Senior Manager - Solar Cell Quality Assurance

Sr Manager – Cell Quality

About Business:

Adani Group: Adani Group is a diversified organisation in India comprising 10 publicly traded companies. It has created a world class logistics and utility infrastructure portfolio that has a pan-India presence. Adani Group is headquartered in Ahmedabad, in the state of Gujarat, India. Over the years, Adani Group has positioned itself to be the market leader in its logistics and energy businesses focusing on large scale infrastructure development in India with O & M practices benchmarked to global standards. With four IG rated businesses, it is the only Infrastructure Investment Grade issuer in India.

Adani Solar: Adani Solar is India's 1st and largest vertically integrated solar PV manufacturer with 4 GW cells & modules and 2 GW of ingots & wafers manufacturing capacities

Job Purpose: The Cluster Manager - FQA oversees final product inspections, ensuring solar cells meet specified quality standards. This role conducts quality audits, manages defect analysis and corrective actions, collects and analyzes customer feedback, and ensures compliance with industry standards, contributing to improved product quality and customer satisfaction.

Safety :

• Follow and promote safety guidelines during inspections and quality checks, contributing to a safe work environment.

Final Product Inspection:

• Oversee final product inspections to ensure solar cells meet specified quality standards, including visual inspections and implement rigorous inspection protocols.

Quality Audits:

• Conduct regular audits of final inspection processes to ensure compliance with internal and external standards. Identify opportunities for improvement based on audit findings and implement necessary changes.

Defect Analysis and Corrective Actions:

• Track and analyze defects in finished solar cells, using tools like Pareto analysis and root cause analysis. Develop and execute corrective actions to address quality issues and prevent recurrence.

PSI & OQC:

• Ensure timely inspection and clearance in SAP and retain inspection records.

Customer Support:

• In case of customer complaint, verify the concern and provide interim solution; quarantine the suspected lot and help in segregation if required; share RCA and improvement action with Customer and monitor for implementation of actions at production.

Benchmarking and Product Improvement:

• Benchmarking with competitor cells and take part in NPD trials to improve Cell performance in Module testing.

Customer Feedback:

• Collect and analyze customer feedback related to product quality, identifying areas for improvement. Implement changes based on feedback to enhance product performance and customer satisfaction.

Documentation:

• Maintain accurate records of FQA inspections, including measurement data and non-conformance reports. Ensure all documentation meets regulatory and company-specific requirements.

Compliance:

• Ensure final products meet all relevant industry standards, including IEC certifications. Maintain up-to-date knowledge of regulatory requirements and ensure compliance throughout the production process.

 

Training:

• Provide training on FQA quality standards and procedures to production staff. Ensure consistent application of quality protocols across all shifts and production lines.

Key Stakeholders - Internal:

• Manager - Multi Line
• Shift Engineer - Cluster - FQA
• Cluster Manager - Incoming
• Cluster Manager - IPQA
• Logistics Team
• Production Managers
• Maintenance Team

Key Stakeholders - External:

• Quality Auditors
• Customer Quality Representatives
• Packaging Suppliers

Educational Qualification:

• Essential Qualification: B.Tech/ M.Tech- Electronics and communication or Electrical Engineering

Work Experience (Range of years):

• Total Experience:15-25 years in quality assurance roles, with specific experience preferred in final product inspection of solar cells.

 

Experience Level

Senior Level