Senior Quality Engineer

Amara Raja Advanced Cell Technologies; Mahabubnagar; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Amara Raja Advanced Cell Technologies in India seeks a Senior Quality Engineer with hands-on experience in Li-ion cell, module and battery pack manufacturing. You will ensure product quality, process compliance and customer satisfaction across the manufacturing lifecycle.

You will lead root cause analysis, CAPA, supplier quality, and EV battery standards, supporting audits, PPAP submissions, and quality documentation while driving continuous improvement and defect reduction.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in Li-ion battery cell, module, and pack manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of quality systems, root cause analysis, and CAPA.
• Familiarity with EV battery standards and supplier quality management.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and control quality across cell grading, module assembly, and final testing.
• Lead 8D, 5 Why, and Fishbone analysis for internal and customer issues.
• Manage PPAP submissions and OEM quality documentation.
• Ensure compliance with IATF 16949 / ISO 9001 standards.
• Drive continuous improvement through CAPA and Kaizen.
• Lead supplier quality management and audits.

Skills

Root cause analysis

CAPA

8D

FMEA

SPC

MSA

Control plans

Supplier quality

Quality systems

EV battery standards

Tools

8D

CAPA

FMEA

SPC

MSA

Control Plan

Job description

Role & responsibilities

Job Purpose

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Quality Engineer with strong experience in Li-ion cell / module / battery pack manufacturing. The candidate will be responsible for ensuring product quality, process compliance, defect reduction, and customer satisfaction across the manufacturing lifecycle. This role requires hands-on experience in quality systems, root cause analysis, supplier quality, and EV battery standards.

Key Responsibilities

1 Manufacturing Quality Control

Monitor and control quality across cell grading, module assembly, pack assembly, and final testing.

Ensure adherence to SOPs, control plans, and quality checkpoints.

Drive in-process quality improvements and defect reduction initiatives.

2 Root Cause & Problem Solving

Lead 8D, 5 Why, Fishbone analysis for internal and customer complaints.

Implement CAPA (Corrective & Preventive Actions).

Drive closure of field failures and warranty concerns.

3 Customer & OEM Quality

Handle customer audits and quality documentation.

Manage PPAP submissions and quality approvals.

Ensure compliance with EV OEM standards.

4 Quality Systems & Documentation

Ensure compliance with IATF 16949 / ISO 9001 standards.

Maintain control plans, FMEA, MSA, SPC documentation.

Support internal and external audits.

5 Supplier Quality Management

Conduct supplier audits.

Monitor incoming quality performance.

Drive supplier corrective actions.

6 Continuous Improvement

Drive PPM reduction targets.

Improve FPY (First Pass Yield).

Lead quality Kaizen projects.

Required Technical Skills

Strong knowledge of Li-ion battery cell chemistry, module & pack assembly

Experience in HV battery systems (2W / 3W / 4W applications)

Tools: 8D, CAPA, FMEA, SPC, MSA, Control Plan

Understanding of BMS quality validation

Knowledge of EV safety standards and testing protocols

Exposure to warranty quality is an added advantage