Deputy - Quality Manager

GameChange Energy; Pune District; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

GameChange Energy is seeking a Deputy Quality Manager to drive quality plans across raw materials and supplier networks. You will conduct inspections at suppliers, manage quality resources, and lead root cause analysis to resolve issues.

The role requires BE in Mechanical/Production and 5+ years in QA, preferably in solar or steel structures. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance with ASTM, 8D, FMEA, and SPC methods, and mentor inspectors and TPIs.

Qualifications

• BE with 5+ years in Mechanical/Production engineering; Solar PV structure QA experience mandatory.
• Experience in rolling, sheet metal, assembly, manufacturing, machining and galvanization is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Execute Quality Plans for GC India.
• Attend or witness quality inspections at supplier sites as defined by quality manager.
• Quality resource control: plan and monitor TPIs, measurement systems, equipment, tools and fixtures.
• Drive process improvements and implement quality tools.
• Perform root cause analysis and plan ICA/PCA; report results.
• Interact with suppliers, labs on quality issues.
• Prepare/approve Quality documents (FAI, PDI, MDCC).
• Decide inspection/testing parameters, resources and methods with manager.
• Lead continuous quality improvement using 8D, 7QC, MSA and SPC.

Skills

Aluminium Casting

Plastic Injection Moulding

Shock Absorber Manufacturing

Testing

MIG/GMAW Welding

Welding Standards (AWS D1.1)

WPS, PQR, WPQ

Sheet Metal Stamping

Sheet Metal Galvanizing

PPAP Audit (Level 5)

Supplier Audits

Measurement & Inspection Tools

NDT Testing Knowledge

Quality Documentation

Quality Tools (8D, 7QC, MSA, SPC)

Pokayoke (Error Proofing)

Data Collection & Analysis

Education

BE in Mechanical/Production Engineering

Job description

Functional Competencies:

• Good knowledge of Aluminium Casting and Plastic Injection Moulding Process.
• Expertise in Shock Absorber Manufacturing and Testing.
• Good knowledge of MIG/GMAW welding process.
• Awareness of AWS D1.1 welding standards.
• Handle welding qualifications like WPS, PQR, and WPQ.
• Good understanding of sheet metal stamping process.
• Knowledge of sheet metal galvanizing process and related testing.
• Should conduct Level 5 PPAP audit at vendor end.
• Perform supplier audits and evaluations independently using checklist.
• Use measuring instruments like:
  • o Micrometre
  • o VMM
  • o Contour tracer
  • o Weld gauge
  • o Weld penetration tester
• Should have hands on Welding NDT Testing knowledge.
• Ability to understand drawings and execute inspection methodology and preparation of quality documents.
• Sound knowledge of Quality standards like ASTM, 8D method, FMEA techniques, 7 QC tools,
• Implementing error-proofing techniques- Pokayoke
• Data Collection and basic analytical skills.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

• 1) B.E. with 5+ years of Mechanical/Production engineering, Min. 3 years of experience in Solar PV Structure QA and QC is mandatory.
• 2) Experience in Rolling, Sheet metal working, Assembly, Manufacturing, Machining and Galvanization, etc - preferably from industry which makes Steel/Structural – mechanical products (Module mounting structure, electrical towers, etc) will be an added advantage

1. In the Deputy Quality Manager position, take the defined responsibility of Raw material,
   1. a) Execution of Quality Plans of GC India
   2. b) perform, attend or witness the quality inspections at supplier’s place as defined by quality manager
   3. c) Quality Resource control: Plan, monitor and get work done from TPI, measurement systems, equipment’s, tools and fixtures to execute quality plans.
   4. d) Drive process improvements & Implement Quality tools.
2. Analyze quality issues, do root cause analysis and plan ICA, PCA and report it out (Trouble shoot quality related issues and develop sustainable actions & ensure implementation)
3. Interact with international/local suppliers, labs etc directly on quality issues
4. Prepare and/or approve Quality documentations like FAI, PDI, MDCC – help for speedy quality clearances
5. Help the reporting manager to decide on the inspection and testing parameters, resources and methods
6. Do Continuous Quality improvement through 8D, 7QC, MSA and SPC tools, CP CPk studies.
7. Bring continuous focus on problem solving and improving process controls
8. Implement product & process audits - Navigate the quality audits with team, identify NCs and closure of the open-ended elements
9. Train the Inspectors and operators on Quality – extend training support to suppliers
10. Learn industry best practices, identify the opportunities for improvements and implement it in own area
11. Manage team of TPI, inspectors, train them and help achieve their quality performance and objectives
12. Get involved in Daily Management and proactively reduce the risk to Quality & Delivery by working on resolving potential issues with along cross functional teams.