IPQA Manager

Amara Raja Advanced Cell Technologies; Mahabubnagar; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Amara Raja Advanced Cell Technologies is seeking an experienced In-Process Quality Assurance Manager to oversee QA activities across the lithium‑ion cell manufacturing line. You will ensure adherence to quality standards, drive defect reduction, and lead cross‑functional quality investigations.

The role leads the quality team, maintains robust quality systems, monitors process parameters, and champions continuous improvement to boost FPY and COPQ reduction.

Qualifications

• B.E./B.Tech in relevant engineering field.
• 10-15 years of quality assurance experience in Li-ion cell/battery/high-volume manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of SPC, PFMEA, MSA, Control Plan, 8D and CAPA.

Responsibilities

• Oversee in-process QA across all cell manufacturing steps.
• Lead quality investigations and RCA using 8D, 5-Why, Fishbone.
• Drive CAPA programs and improve FPY and COPQ.
• Mentor IPQA Engineers and Technicians and coordinate with cross-functional teams.

Skills

Quality Assurance

SPC

PFMEA

MSA

Control Plans

8D

CAPA

Root Cause Analysis

Education

B.E./B.Tech in Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical, Materials, Industrial Engineering, or related field

Job description

The Amara Raja Group is one of the fastest growing conglomerates in India with a revenue exceeding USD 1.2 Billion through highly engaged customers across the Globe. Through our engaged employees, empowered teams and collaborative leadership we are in a constant endeavor of making things better for the Environment, Society, Customers, Suppliers, Employees and Shareholders. Anchored by a workforce of 15,000+ people working for 7 companies encompassing 16 businesses and at the heart of all of this, are our people. We take pride in fostering an inspiring workplace with values that help each of us in becoming better individuals. Amara raja group of Companies are great place to work Certified from Feb 2023.

For More details, please visit: - https://www.amararaja.com

Job Purpose & Key Responsibilities

Job Description:

• The In-Process Quality Assurance Manager is responsible for overseeing in-process quality assurance activities throughout the lithium-ion cell manufacturing process. The role ensures adherence to quality standards, drives defect reduction initiatives, leads quality investigations, and collaborates with cross-functional teams to improve process capability, yield, and product reliability.

Position Overview:

The IPQA Manager will lead the quality team responsible for monitoring and controlling manufacturing quality at all stages of cell production. The position focuses on maintaining robust quality systems, ensuring process compliance, driving continuous improvement, and supporting operational excellence within the Gigafactory.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Process Quality Management:

• Ensure effective in-process quality control across Mixing, Coating, Calendaring, Slitting, Cell Assembly,Formation, Aging, and Packaging processes.
• Monitor critical process parameters and product quality characteristics.
• Ensure compliance with approved Control Plans, SOPs, and inspection standards.
• Establish and maintain quality checkpoints and quality gates throughout production.
• Analyse defect trends, yield losses, scrap, and rework data.
• Monitor SPC charts and process capability indicators (Cp/Cpk).
• Identify improvement opportunities and lead quality improvement projects.
• Drive initiatives to improve First Pass Yield (FPY) and reduce Cost of Poor Quality (COPQ).
• Ensure effective in-process quality control across Mixing, Coating, Calendaring, Slitting, Cell Assembly,Formation, Aging, and Packaging processes.
• Monitor critical process parameters and product quality characteristics.
• Ensure compliance with approved Control Plans, SOPs, and inspection standards.
• Establish and maintain quality checkpoints and quality gates throughout production.
• Analyse defect trends, yield losses, scrap, and rework data.
• Monitor SPC charts and process capability indicators (Cp/Cpk).
• Identify improvement opportunities and lead quality improvement projects.
• Drive initiatives to improve First Pass Yield (FPY) and reduce Cost of Poor Quality (COPQ).

2. Non-Conformance & Problem Solving:

• Lead investigations for process deviations, quality incidents, and non-conformities.
• Drive Root Cause Analysis (RCA) using 8D, 5-Why, and Fishbone methodologies.
• Implement and monitor Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA).
• Verify effectiveness of corrective actions and prevent recurrence.
• Lead and develop IPQA Engineers, Inspectors, and Quality Technicians.
• Allocate resources and manage daily quality operations. Conduct team training and competency development programs.
• Foster a strong quality culture across manufacturing operations.
• Work closely with Production, Process Engineering, Maintenance, and R&D teams to resolve quality issues.
• Support process qualifications, validations, and new product introductions (NPI).
• Review and approve process changes from a quality perspective.
• Participate in risk assessments and manufacturing improvement initiatives.

Qualifications:

• B.E./B.Tech in Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical, Materials, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
• 10-15 years of experience in Quality Assurance within Lithium-ion Cell, Battery, Automotive, Electronics, or High-Volume Manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of SPC, PFMEA, MSA, Control Plan, 8D, and CAPA