Deputy Manager - Supplier Quality - Solar

Renew; Gurgaon; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

ReNew is seeking a Deputy Manager - Supplier Quality for its Solar division at Gurgaon. The role requires 5-12 years of experience and a Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering.

You will lead quality inspections, supplier qualification, and technical validation, ensuring compliance with standards and driving continuous improvement across the vendor base. You will coordinate internal and external QA activities, manage audit programs, and contribute to robust CAPA implementations to deliver reliable

Qualifications

• Bachelors in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
• Experience in vendor quality assurance for solar/structural components preferred.
• Certifications in quality management/auditing add advantage.

Responsibilities

• Quality Inspection & Compliance: ensure timely inspection and release of critical materials (Transmission Structures, MMS, Fasteners).
• Vendor Development & Qualification: assess, qualify new vendors, conduct audits, drive supplier improvement.
• Technical Validation & Quality Assurance: review MQPs, approve Type Test Reports and product qualification docs.
• Failure Analysis & Continuous Improvement: analyze RCA, lead CAPA, drive improvements across suppliers.
• Third-Party Inspection Management: coordinate and oversee external inspection agencies and closures.
• Documentation & Reporting: maintain quality records and supplier evaluation summaries.

Skills

Quality Assurance

Vendor Quality

Inspection

Auditing

CAPA

Education

Bachelors in Mechanical Engineering

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Deputy Manager - Supplier Quality - Solar

Working @ Renew
Working here means you’ll be part of something genuinely special . Funded by marquee investors and guided by a unique set of values, ReNew is the leading renewable energy IPP in India in terms of total energy generation capacity. We take pride in providing opportunities to our employees to create, explore, express, take risks and grow. As a ReNewer, you’ll always be doing things that would be beneficial to millions.

About Company

Founded in 2011, ReNew, is one of the largest renewable energy companies globally, with a leadership position in India. Listed on Nasdaq under the ticker RNW, ReNew develops, builds, owns, and operates utility-scale wind energy projects, utility-scale solar energy projects, utility-scale firm power projects, and distributed solar energy projects. In addition to being a major independent power producer in India, ReNew is evolving to become an end-to-end decarbonization partner providing solutions in a just and inclusive manner in the areas of clean energy, green hydrogen, value-added energy offerings through digitalisation, storage, and carbon markets that increasingly are integral to addressing climate change.With a total capacity of more than 13.4 GW (including projects in pipeline), ReNew’s solar and wind energy projects are spread across 150+ sites, with a presence spanning 18 states in India, contributing to 1.9 % of India’s power capacity. Consequently, this has helped to avoid 0.5% of India’s total carbon emissions and 1.1% India’s total power sector emissions. In the over 10 years of its operation, ReNew has generated almost 1.3 lakh jobs, directly and indirectly.ReNew has achieved market leadership in the Indian renewable energy industry against the backdrop of the Government of India’s policies to promote growth of this sector. ReNew’s current group of stockholders contains several marquee investors including CPP Investments, Abu Dhabi Investment Authority, Goldman Sachs, GEF SACEF and JERA.Its mission is to play a pivotal role in meeting India’s growing energy needs in an efficient, sustainable, and socially responsible manner. ReNew stands committed to providing clean, safe, affordable, and sustainable energy for all and has been at the forefront of leading climate action in India.

Job Description

Role - Deputy Manager - Quality - Solar

Location - Gurgaon

Exp - 5-12 Years

Academics - Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline.

Key Responsibilities

Quality Inspection & Compliance

Ensure timely inspection and release of critical materials such as:

o Transmission Structures
o Module Mounting Structures (MMS)
o Fastenerso Other project-critical components

Monitor compliance with inspection timelines and defined Turnaround Times (TATs).
Verify adherence to approved technical specifications, drawings, and quality requirements.
Coordinate and witness inspection and testing activities at vendor locations.

Vendor Development & Qualification
Develop, assess, and qualify new vendors as per organizational quality and technical requirements.
Conduct supplier audits and assessments to evaluate manufacturing capabilities, quality systems, and process controls.
Drive supplier performance improvement initiatives and ensure compliance with approved quality standards.
Monitor vendor performance through periodic reviews, scorecards, and corrective action follow-ups.

Technical Validation & Quality Assurance
Review and validate Manufacturing Quality Plans (MQPs) submitted by suppliers.
Evaluate and approve Type Test Reports and product qualification documents.
Ensure compliance with relevant industry standards, customer requirements, and regulatory specifications.
Analyze quality trends and recommend preventive and corrective actions.

Failure Analysis & Continuous Improvement
Review, validate, and monitor Root Cause Analysis (RCA) reports from suppliers.
Conduct field failure investigations and identify systemic quality issues.
Drive corrective and preventive action (CAPA) implementation to eliminate recurring defects.
Lead quality improvement initiatives across the supplier base.

Third-Party Inspection Management
Coordinate and manage Third-Party Inspection Agencies (TPIA) for inspection activities.
Ensure inspection agencies perform assessments in accordance with project specifications and quality plans.
Review inspection reports and ensure timely closure of observations and non-conformities.

Documentation & Reporting
Maintain inspection records, quality reports, vendor qualification documents, and audit records.
Prepare periodic quality performance reports and supplier evaluation summaries.
Ensure proper documentation and compliance with internal quality management systems.

Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline.
Additional certifications in Quality Management, Auditing, or Supplier Quality will be an added advantage.

Experience
5-12 years of experience in Vendor Quality Assurance (VQA), Supplier Quality, Inspection, or Quality Management.
Experience in transmission structures, solar module mounting structures, steel fabrication, heavy engineering, or EPC projects preferred.
Hands-on experience with supplier audits, inspections, testing validation, and failure analysis.

ReNew Values

PIONEER

Take bold calls and innovate; Deliver sustainable future value; Encourage creative and Inspirational ideas; Respond to change with agility.

RESPONSIBLE

Care for the planet; Deliver high-quality solutions to customers; Meet our commitments and uphold stakeholders' trust; Maintain the highest standards of ethics and integrity.

EXCELLENCE

Build and execute best in class & within time; Take charge and dive deep; Driven by results and impact; Experiment and embrace continuous improvement.

PARTNER

Collaborate across businesses, geographies and levels; Connected by trust and mutual respect; Engage as a well-networked community; Drive the clean energy transition together.

At ReNew, we believe that each individual is unique, and we respect and value these differences. We hire people from all regions, geographies, languages, backgrounds, cultures, gender and age groups fostering a truly inclusive environment at work. We are committed to accelerating progress, generating equitable outcomes, and ensuring our culture is supportive for everyone. We demonstrate equality and integrity in our growth as a responsible company for all.