Quality Lead/ Field Quality Manager

Tata Projects; Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar District; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 6,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Tata Projects is seeking a senior QA leader to head the Quality function for Advanced Technology Facilities, including data centers and cleanrooms. You will establish QA strategies, ensure compliance with client specs and global standards, and drive first-time-right delivery across tendering, engineering, supply chain, and execution.

Responsibilities include developing and deploying project quality plans, leading audits, monitoring KPIs, managing CAPAs, and guiding site quality teams to

Qualifications

• Minimum 20+ years of experience in quality management, with at least 5 years in Data Centre / Semiconductor / Advanced Manufacturing roles.
• Certification in Clean Room and Lead Auditor for QMS/EMS/HSE is preferred.
• Black Belt/Green Belt certification and basic knowledge of Civil Engineering construction are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Define and implement QA strategy for ATF (Data Centers, Semiconductor, Cleanrooms, Advanced Manufacturing).
• Align quality systems with client specs and global standards.
• Prepare Tender Quality Plan and Quality Budget.

Skills

Quality management

QA strategy

CAPA / RCA

First-time-right

Audits & compliance

KPIs tracking

Six Sigma / Lean

Kaizen / PDCA

Vendor quality

Training & development

Customer interaction

Risk management

IS/BS/ASTM/ISO knowledge

Education

Engineering degree

M.Tech / MBA (advantage)

Tools

NDT Level II/III

Welding technology

Painting qualifications (NACE II/III)

Job description

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.

• 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 Kaizen, PDCA, FMEA, Six Sigma projects
• 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

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
• Lead Auditor for QMS/EMS/HSE
• 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

• Black Belt/ Green Belt certification
• 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)