Quality Manager
Australian Premium Solar (India) Ltd.
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Job summary
Australian Premium Solar (India) Ltd. seeks a Quality Manager to establish and maintain the QMS across solar PV module manufacturing, ensuring compliance with customer requirements and IEC/ISO standards.
You will drive product quality, process excellence, and customer satisfaction through continuous improvement and robust audits. The role requires expertise in SPC, FMEA, CAPA, and Lean Six Sigma, with collaboration across Production, Procurement, and R&D to reduce defects and optimize yields.
Qualifications
- Experience leading QA/QC in solar PV or electronics manufacturing.
- Strong knowledge of ISO 9001, SPC, FMEA, and CAPA processes.
Responsibilities
- Develop, implement, and maintain the QMS in line with ISO 9001 and applicable standards.
- Lead IQC, IPQC, FQC, and Audit activities to ensure product conformance.
- Drive continuous improvement using Lean Six Sigma, FPY, OEE, and COPQ metrics.
- Coordinate with Production, Procurement, R&D, and Planning for quality initiatives.
- Manage supplier quality and audits; ensure traceability of finished products.
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Job description
The Quality Manager is responsible for establishing, implementing, and maintaining the Quality Management System (QMS) to ensure that all solar photovoltaic (PV) modules and manufacturing processes comply with customer requirements, industry standards, and regulatory requirements. The role focuses on driving product quality, process excellence, customer satisfaction, and continuous improvement across manufacturing operations.
- Develop, implement, and maintain the Quality Management System (QMS) in accordance with ISO 9001 and other applicable standards.
- Ensure compliance with customer specifications, statutory regulations, and international standards for solar PV modules.
- Establish quality objectives, KPIs, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Monitor quality performance and drive continual improvement across manufacturing operations.
Develop and implement inspection plans for incoming raw materials, including:
- Glass
- EVA/POE
- Back sheets
- Junction Boxes
- Frames
- Busbars and Ribbons
Responsibilities include:
- Approving incoming materials based on defined quality standards.
- Coordinating with suppliers to resolve quality issues.
- Conducting supplier audits and performance evaluations.
- Monitoring supplier quality performance and implementing corrective actions.
Monitor quality throughout the manufacturing process, including:
- Cell Stringing
- Layup
- Lamination
- Trimming
- Framing
- Junction Box Fixing
- Electroluminescence (EL) Testing
- Flash Testing
- Packaging
Responsibilities include:
- Ensuring adherence to manufacturing processes.
- Identifying process deviations and reducing defects.
- Implementing process improvements to improve product quality.
- Verify that finished modules meet electrical, mechanical, cosmetic, and performance requirements.
- Review electrical test data and inspection reports.
- Approve final product release before shipment.
- Ensure traceability of finished products.
Ensure compliance with international standards including:
- IEC 61215
- IEC 61730
- ISO 9001
- ISO 14001
- ISO 45001
Additional responsibilities:
- Coordinate reliability and environmental testing.
- Support product certification and surveillance audits.
- Ensure compliance with customer-specific quality requirements.
- Investigate customer complaints and warranty claims.
- Perform root cause analysis using:
- 8D Methodology
- 5 Why Analysis
- Fishbone (Ishikawa) Diagram
- Pareto Analysis
- Implement and monitor Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA).
- Improve customer satisfaction through proactive quality improvements.
- Lead Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma initiatives.
- Reduce defects, scrap, and rework.
- Improve:
- First Pass Yield (FPY)
- Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE)
- Process Capability (Cp/Cpk)
- Drive cost reduction through quality improvement initiatives.
Develop, maintain, and control:
- Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
- Quality Plans
- Inspection Standards
- Control Plans
- Work Instructions
- Process Flow Charts
- FMEA
- PPAP (where applicable)
- CAPA Records
- Audit Reports
- Quality Dashboards
- Lead Internal Quality Audits.
- Coordinate customer, certification, and regulatory audits.
- Ensure timely closure of audit observations.
- Maintain audit readiness across all manufacturing functions.
- Lead QA/QC Engineers, Quality Inspectors, and Laboratory Personnel.
- Conduct performance reviews and competency assessments.
- Develop training plans for quality awareness and technical skills.
- Foster a culture of continuous improvement and accountability.
Collaborate with:
- Production
- Maintenance
- Procurement
- Supply Chain
- R&D
- Planning
Support:
- New Product Introduction (NPI)
- Process validation
- Customer Complaint Rate
- Warranty Claim Rate
- First Pass Yield (FPY)
- Defect Parts Per Million (PPM)
- Scrap Rate
- Rework Percentage
- Cost of Poor Quality (COPQ)
- CAPA Closure Time
- Internal & External Audit Compliance Score
- Supplier Quality Performance
- On-Time Quality Reporting
- Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Materials Engineering, or a related discipline.
- Master's Degree (preferred).
- 8–15 years of experience in Quality Assurance/Quality Control.
- Minimum 5 years in a leadership role within Solar PV Module Manufacturing or Electronics Manufacturing.
- Experience with automated production lines is preferred.
- ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems
- IEC 61215 & IEC 61730 Standards
- Statistical Process Control (SPC)
- Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA)
- Measurement System Analysis (MSA)
- Control Plans
- Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA)
- 8D Problem Solving
- Lean Manufacturing
- Six Sigma Methodology
- Quality Auditing
- Supplier Quality Management
- Reliability & Environmental Testing
- Quality Data Analysis
- ERP/MES Systems
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Power BI (Preferred)
- Strong leadership and people management skills
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving ability
- Effective communication and stakeholder management
- Sound decision-making skills
- High attention to detail
- Result-oriented approach
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
- Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt
- Lean Manufacturing Certification
- Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) – Preferred
- Frequent interaction with production teams, suppliers, and customers.
- Occasional travel for supplier audits, customer visits, and certification activities.
Compensation will be offered as per company standards and will be commensurate with the candidate's qualifications, experience, and skill set.
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