Supplier Quality Assurance Engineer

Solarworld Energy Solutions; Dadri; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Solarworld Energy Solutions in Noida is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer to join the corporate Quality team. You will manage supplier quality, perform vendor audits, and coordinate PDI/FAT for solar EPC projects and electrical equipment.

The role requires 4-6 years in supplier quality in solar EPC or QA/QC, familiarity with ISO 9001:2015, IEC, BIS, and strong analytical and documentation skills. B.Tech/B.E./Diploma in Electrical Eng preferred.

Qualifications

• 4-6 years in Supplier Quality or QA/QC in solar EPC projects
• Experience with supplier audits and incoming inspections
• Knowledge of QAP, ITP, NCR, RCA, and CAPA processes
• Familiarity with solar electrical equipment and materials
• Understanding ISO 9001:2015, IEC standards and BIS requirements

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement Supplier Quality Plans, QAPs, ITPs
• Conduct supplier audits and assess capabilities
• Manage incoming material inspections for PV modules, inverters, MMS, cables, panels, transformers
• Coordinate PDI, FAT, third-party inspections, and lab testing
• Review QAPs, test/inspection reports, and certificates
• Handle NCRs, perform RCA, ensure CAPA closure
• Monitor supplier quality performance and resolve issues
• Coordinate with Procurement, Engineering, Project Execution and vendors
• Verify quality against specs and standards
• Maintain supplier quality records and QA/QC documentation
• Support supplier qualification, approval and improvement
• Ensure ISO 9001:2015, IEC, BIS and MNRE compliance

Skills

Supplier Quality

Vendor Quality

QA/QC

Audits

NCR/CAPA management

PDI/FAT coordination

Inspection planning

MIS/reporting

Quality documentation

Education

Electrical Engineering degree (B.Tech / B.E. / Diploma)

Tools

QAP

ITP

ISO 9001:2015 knowledge

IEC/BIS standards knowledge

Job description

Job Title: Supplier Quality Engineer (Corporate Role)
Position: Senior Engineer / Assistant Manager Quality

Job Summary:

We are seeking an experienced Supplier Quality Engineer to join our corporate Quality team in Noida. The role involves supplier quality management, vendor audits, material inspections, PDI/FAT coordination, NCR/CAPA management, and ensuring quality compliance for solar EPC projects and electrical equipment.

Role & responsibilities:

• Develop and implement Supplier Quality Plans, Quality Assurance Plans (QAPs), Inspection Procedures, and Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs).
• Conduct supplier/vendor quality audits and assess supplier capabilities against applicable quality standards and project requirements.
• Manage incoming material inspections for PV modules, inverters, cables, Module Mounting Structures (MMS), electrical panels, transformers, and other electrical equipment.
• Coordinate Pre-Dispatch Inspections (PDI), Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT), third-party inspections, and laboratory testing.
• Review and verify QAPs, test reports, inspection reports, material certificates, calibration certificates, and other quality documentation.
• Handle supplier-related Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs), conduct Root Cause Analysis (RCA), and ensure effective Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA) implementation and closure.
• Monitor supplier quality performance and ensure timely resolution of quality issues, deviations, and inspection observations.
• Coordinate with Procurement, Engineering, Project Execution, and vendors to ensure compliance with approved quality requirements.
• Verify the quality of electrical equipment and supplied materials against approved specifications, drawings, applicable standards, and project requirements.
• Maintain supplier quality records, MIS reports, inspection reports, Work Inspection Requests (WIRs), and QA/QC documentation.
• Support supplier qualification, approval, evaluation, and continuous performance improvement.
• Ensure compliance with ISO 9001:2015, relevant IEC and BIS standards, MNRE guidelines, and applicable project quality requirements.

Preferred candidate profile:

• 4-6 years of experience in Supplier Quality, Vendor Quality, or QA/QC within the solar EPC Projects ( Ground Mount), renewable energy Sector.
• Minimum 2 years of corporate-level experience in supplier/vendor quality management.
• Strong knowledge of supplier audits, incoming inspections, PDI, FAT, QAP, ITP, NCR, RCA, and CAPA.
• Experience with electrical equipment and materials used in solar EPC projects.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001:2015, IEC standards, BIS requirements, and quality documentation.
• Good coordination, analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in preparing quality reports, MIS, inspection documentation, and audit records.
• Educational Qualification B.Tech / B.E. / Diploma in Electrical Engineering