General Manager - Quality

Tata Projects Limited; Mumbai; On-site; INR 4,040,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Tata Projects Limited is seeking a Lead Quality for Advanced Technology Facilities (ATF) such as Data Centers, Semiconductor and Cleanrooms. Lead end-to-end QA across tendering, Engineering, Supply Chain, Execution, Erection and commissioning to ensure first-time-right delivery with strong governance.

You will drive QA strategy, audit programs, CAPA, and continuous improvement across multiple projects, engaging with global customers/consultants and ensuring compliance with IS/BS/ASTM/ASME/ISO

Qualifications

• Engineering degree and above with relevance to quality in ATF
• Certification in Clean Room and NDT levels
• Welding tech, NACE, BGas or equivalent certifications
• Basic Civil Engineering knowledge for construction contexts
• MBA/MTech adds value for leadership and project oversight

Responsibilities

• Define and implement QA strategy for ATF (Data Centers, Semiconductor, Cleanrooms, Advanced Manufacturing)
• Align quality systems with client specs and global standards
• Support tendering with risk inputs, constructability, and cost optimization
• Prepare Tender Quality Plan and Quality Budget
• Develop and deploy Project Quality Plan, ITPs, Cleanroom and commissioning protocols
• Ensure readiness and mobilization of QA resources
• Establish and drive internal, ISO, and client audit programs
• Monitor site quality, inspections, testing, and critical ATF parameters
• Ensure First Time Right execution through robust QA planning
• Oversee supplier quality, inspections and material compliance
• Lead site quality teams; standardize practices across projects
• Track quality KPIs, analyze trends and drive corrective actions
• Ensure NC closure with RCA and CAPA using 8D/A3/5W/Ishikawa
• Manage customer interactions, complaints, and resolution
• Lead quality reviews, governance forums and project oversight
• Drive CAPA, lessons learned, and continuous improvement
• Build quality capability through training and best practices
• Drive QA training and development at every site
• Ensure supplier qualification and development programs
• Knowledge of IS/BS/ASTM/ASME/EN/ISO standards
• Engage with global customers/consultants for agreed solutions

Skills

Quality management

QA strategy

Audits

CAPA

Vendor management

Continuous improvement

Education

Engineering Degree

MBA

M.Tech

Clean Room Certification

NDT Level II/III

Welding Technology

NACE Level II/III

BGas Certification

Civil Engineering knowledge

Job description

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Tata Projects, part of the globally renowned Tata Group, is a leading sustainable, technology-driven EPC firm in India. It excels in executing large-scale urban and industrial infrastructure projects, including refineries and petrochemical plants.

With a focus on clean energy transition, Tata Projects offer comprehensive solutions for various sectors such as refineries, green fuels, transportation, power generation, chemical plants, water management, and advanced technology facilities.

Job Title

Lead Quality - ATF

Location

Reporting

Position Summary

Lead the Quality function for Advanced Technology Facilities (Data Centers, Semiconductor, Cleanrooms, Advance Manufacturing Units), ensuring strict compliance with client specifications and global standards through end-to-end quality assurance across tendering, Engineering, Supply Chain, Execution, Erection and commissioning, while driving first-time-right delivery, strong governance, vendor quality, risk mitigation, and continuous improvement across all projects.

Responsibilities

• Define and implement QA strategy for ATF (Data Centers, Semiconductor, Cleanrooms, Advance Manufacturing)
• Align quality systems with business goals, client specs, and global standards
• Support tendering with risk identification, constructability inputs, Lessons Learnt and cost optimization
• Prepare Tender Quality Plan and Quality Budget
• Develop and deploy Project Quality Plan, ITPs, Cleanroom & commissioning quality protocols
• Ensure readiness and mobilization of specialized QA resources
• Establish and drive audit programs (internal, ISO, client) and compliance systems
• Monitor site quality, inspections, testing, and critical ATF parameters (cleanliness, environment control)
• Ensure First Time Right execution through robust QA planning
• Oversee vendor quality, source inspections, and material compliance
• Lead and guide site quality teams; standardize practices across projects
• Track quality KPIs, analyze trends, and drive corrective actions
• Ensure timely NC closure with effective RCA & CAPA by use of 8D/A3/5W/Ishikawa tools
• Manage customer interactions, complaints, and resolution
• Lead quality reviews, governance forums, and project oversight
• Drive CAPA, lessons learned, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Build quality capability through training and best practice deployment
• Drive Quality related training and development programs at every Site
• Ensure Supplier Qualification, Inspections and development programs
• Knowledge of IS/BS/ASTM/ASME/EN/ISO etc.
• Must be able to engage with global customers/ consultant and bring agreed solutions

Experience & Education

Qualification – Engineering Degree (preferably Mechanical/Electronics / Electrical/ Any other relevant experience). Additional qualifications in terms of M. Tech, MBA with relevance of above will be added advantage.

• Certification in Clean Room
• NDT Level II/ Lev III in UT/PT/MT/RT/VT
• Welding technology
• Painting experience and qualification NACE Level II/III or relevant certification e.g. BGas
• Basic knowledge of Civil Engineering construction

Experience – Minimum 20+ years’ experience in quality management (5 years minimum in Data Centre/ Semiconductor/Adv Manufacturing each or min 2 of them)

Tata Projects values diversity, equality and inclusion and does not discriminate based on race, religion, color, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.