Quality Manager

Sadbhav Futuretech Ltd.; Gurugram District; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

ESOP benefits

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Sadbhav Futuretech Limited is seeking an experienced Quality Manager to lead QA/QC for Solar Ground-Mounted Commercial & Industrial projects. You will manage QA/QC activities across material, installation, testing and commissioning, ensuring compliance with designs, standards and regulations.

Responsibilities include developing Project Quality Plans, conducting site inspections, witnessing FATs, preparing NCRs and driving CAPA.

Qualifications

• BE/B.Tech in Electrical, Mechanical or Civil Engineering.
• 5–10 years total professional experience.
• Minimum 3–5 years of QA/QC experience, preferably in Solar EPC project execution.
• Strong exposure to Solar Ground-Mounted / Utility-Scale Solar Projects.

Responsibilities

• Quality Planning & Management Systems: Prepare and implement Project Quality Plans (PQP), ITPs and method statements; maintain site quality management systems per ISO 9001.
• Civil, Mechanical & Electrical Quality: Define and implement quality inspection checklists; monitor piling, testing and erection; ensure proper alignment and torque checks.
• Material & Vendor Quality: Plan and witness FATs and pre-dispatch inspections; inspect PV modules, inverters, transformers, MMS structures, cables and switchgear; verify incoming materials against specs and BIS/IEC.
• Solar Module Quality: Ensure proper handling and installation; coordinate EL and IV-curve testing as specified.
• Electrical Testing & Commissioning: Supervise insulation resistance, polarity, string tests and earthing; monitor transformer and switchgear testing; support CEIG/CEA inspections.
• Non-Conformance Management: Identify, raise, track and close NCRs; conduct RCA; implement CAPA.
• Quality Audits & Documentation: Conduct internal audits; maintain inspection reports, calibration records and quality dossiers.
• Vendor & Team Management: Evaluate vendor performance; lead QA/QC engineers; train site engineers and subcontractors.
• Quality Monitoring & Continuous Improvement: Prepare KPIs, NCR reports and audit findings; implement measures to reduce defects and rework.

Skills

QA/QC

Solar EPC

Ground Mounted

Project QA

ISO 9001

NCR Management

CAPA

Root Cause

Electrical Inspection

Civil Inspection

Mechanical Inspection

FAT

IEC Standards

Quality Audits

Excel

Education

BE/B.Tech in Electrical/Mechanical/Civil

Job description

Role Summary:

We are looking for an experienced and technically sound Quality Manager to lead and manage Quality Assurance and Quality Control (QA/QC) activities for Solar Ground-Mounted Commercial & Industrial (C&I) projects.

The incumbent will be responsible for ensuring that project execution, materials, installation, testing and commissioning activities comply with approved engineering designs, applicable quality standards, client specifications and regulatory requirements.

The role involves developing and implementing Project Quality Plans, managing site inspections, conducting material and vendor quality assessments, monitoring civil, mechanical and electrical works, resolving non-conformities and maintaining comprehensive quality documentation throughout the project lifecycle.

Key Roles & Responsibilities:

• 1. Quality Planning & Management Systems
  • Prepare and implement Project Quality Plans (PQP), Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs) and method statements.
  • Maintain site quality management systems in accordance with ISO 9001 requirements.
• 2. Civil, Mechanical & Electrical Quality
  • Define and implement quality inspection checklists for civil, mechanical and electrical activities.
  • Monitor piling, pull-out tests, lateral load tests, foundations, concrete cube tests and MMS erection.
  • Ensure proper alignment, installation and torque checks.
• 3. Material & Vendor Quality
  • Plan and witness Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) and pre-dispatch inspections.
  • Inspect PV modules, inverters, transformers, MMS structures, cables and switchgear.
  • Verify incoming materials against approved specifications, test certificates and BIS/IEC requirements.
• 4. Solar Module Quality
  • Ensure proper handling and installation of solar modules as per OEM guidelines.
  • Coordinate Electroluminescence (EL) and IV-curve testing wherever specified.
• 5. Electrical Testing & Commissioning
  • Supervise insulation resistance, polarity, string Voc/Isc and earthing resistance tests.
  • Monitor transformer and switchgear testing.
  • Support pre-commissioning, commissioning and CEIG/CEA inspections.
• 6. Non-Conformance Management
  • Identify, raise, track and close Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs).
  • Conduct Root Cause Analysis (RCA).
  • Implement Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA).
• 7. Quality Audits & Documentation
  • Conduct internal quality audits and coordinate client, consultant and third-party audits.
  • Maintain inspection records, testing reports, calibration records, quality registers and project quality dossiers.
• 8. Vendor & Team Management
  • Evaluate vendor and subcontractor quality performance.
  • Lead QA/QC engineers and inspectors across project sites.
  • Train site engineers, supervisors and subcontractors on quality requirements.
• 9. Quality Monitoring & Continuous Improvement
  • Prepare quality KPIs, NCR reports, inspection status and audit findings.
  • Implement improvement measures to reduce recurring defects, rework and quality deviations.

Desired Candidate Profile:

• B.E. / B.Tech in Electrical, Mechanical or Civil Engineering.
• 5 to 10 years of total professional experience.
• Minimum 3 to 5 years of relevant QA/QC experience, preferably in Solar EPC project execution.
• Strong exposure to Solar Ground-Mounted / Utility-Scale Solar Projects.
• Experience in civil, mechanical and electrical quality inspections.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001, IEC 61215, IEC 61730, IEC 62446, relevant IS codes and CEA regulations.
• Experience in NCR management, CAPA, Root Cause Analysis and quality audits.
• Experience in managing vendors, subcontractors, QA/QC engineers and inspectors.
• Strong technical documentation and reporting skills.

Preferred Certifications & Additional Exposure

• ISO 9001:2015 Lead Auditor / Internal Auditor.
• Six Sigma Green Belt or higher.
• NDT Level II certification.
• Welding Quality or Civil QA/QC certifications.
• Experience with large Independent Power Producers (IPPs).
• Exposure to PSU / Government solar tenders, including SECI, NTPC and State Renewable Energy Agencies.
• Experience in Owner's Engineer audits and third-party inspections.
• Exposure to pooling substations and BESS projects.

Required Technical Skills

QA/QC | Solar EPC | Ground Mounted Solar | Project Quality Management | ISO 9001 | PQP | ITP | NCR Management | CAPA | Root Cause Analysis | Civil Inspection | Mechanical Inspection | Electrical Inspection | FAT | Solar PV Modules | Inverter Testing | Piling & Foundation Inspection | Concrete Cube Testing | Earthing Testing | Testing & Commissioning | IEC Standards | Quality Audits | MS Excel

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive compensation based on experience and industry standards.
• Employee Medical Insurance as per company policy.
• ESOP benefits as per company policy and eligibility.
• Professional development and career growth opportunities.
• Opportunity to contribute to large-scale renewable energy projects.

Sadbhav Futuretech Limited is an Equal Opportunity Employer.