Position Title:

Head Of QAQC & Operational Excellence

Location:

Head Office, Pune

Reporting To:

Head- Projects

Role Overview

We are seeking an accomplished Head of QAQC & Operational Excellence to establish, lead and continuously

elevate our Quality function across system quality, supply quality and field quality for utility‐scale renewable energy projects. Located in our Pune head office, you will architect and institutionalize a world‐class QA & QC department defining policies, processes and metrics and ensure EPC partners deliver defect‐free, compliant, high‐performance assets. Your zero‐compromise mindset for quality, coupled with deep expertise in quality management systems and operational excellence frameworks, will be critical to our ambition of setting new benchmarks in India’s clean‐energy sector.

Key Responsibilities

1. Department Setup & Governance

• Organizational Design: Define the QA & QC department structure, roles & responsibilities, reporting lines and resourcing plan aligned to project pipeline.
• Quality Framework: Develop and deploy an Integrated Management System (IMS) encompassing ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001 and industry‐specific standards.
• Policies & Procedures: Author and maintain Quality Manual, Project Quality Plans (MQAP), Field Quality Plans (FQAP), Inspection & Test Plans (ITP), work instructions, checklists and method statements.
• Governance Cadence: Establish management review forums, steering committees and KPIs for continuous oversight and strategic alignment.

2. System Quality Management

• IMS Leadership: Drive certification and continual improvement across QMS, EMS and OHSMS; lead internal, external and third-party audits, and close gap findings.
• MIS & Reporting: Implement a digital Quality Management Information System to track non-conformances, corrective actions, COPQ (Cost of Poor Quality), supplier performance and KPI dashboards for executive review.
• Risk Management: Facilitate process‐based risk assessments (FMEA, HAZOP), incorporating quality risk controls into project lifecycle and change‐management processes.

3. Supply Quality Assurance

• Vendor Qualification: Define criteria for A/B/C‐class components (PV modules, inverters, transformers, trackers, balance‐of‐system) and manage vendor audits, capability assessments and approval matrices.
• Inspection Strategy: Develop an optimal mix of in-house and third-party inspections (FAT, pre-dispatch checks, MDCC) to ensure zero‐defect deliveries.
• Supplier Development: Partner with procurement and engineering to drive cost-effective quality improvements, PPAP/APQP rollouts, and vendor corrective‐action closure.

4. Field Quality Control

• Site Quality Oversight: Deploy FQAP, method statements and inspection checkpoints for civil, mechanical, electrical and SCADA works; enforce work‐permit compliance and safety interfaces.
• Non-Conformance Management: Oversee NCR logging, root-cause analyses (8D/PDCA), corrective/preventive actions and lessons-learned integration into process revisions.
• Commissioning Readiness: Collaborate with project teams to validate critical-to-quality points, ensure completion of pre-commissioning checks and support handover to O&M.

5. Operational Excellence & Continuous Improvement

• Lean Six Sigma Deployment: Lead Black Belt/Green Belt initiatives targeting COPQ reduction, productivity gains and process cycle‐time compression across projects.
• Business Excellence Frameworks: Establish strategic priorities (SP/SI), and functional initiatives (FP/FI), ensuring cascading through KRAs for individual performance alignment.
• Benchmarking & Analytics: Institute KPI benchmarking (yield, uptime, waste, rework), conduct time-motion studies and apply SPC to monitor process capability.

6. Leadership & Stakeholder Engagement

• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Act as the quality evangelist with Engineering, Procurement, Construction and O&M teams to embed quality‐by‐design principles.
• External Interface: Represent the company in regulatory, lender and insurer quality audits; liaise with TPAs, certification bodies and industry forums to influence best practices.
• Team Development: Recruit, mentor and upskill a high-performing QA & QC team; drive a culture of ownership, innovation and zero‐tolerance for substandard work.

Qualifications & Experience

• Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s in Mechanical/Electrical/Civil Engineering or equivalent; advanced certification in Quality (Six Sigma Master Black Belt, ASNT Level II, Lead Auditor IMS) is highly preferred.

• Experience:

• 15+ years in QA & QC and Operational Excellence roles within large-scale renewable energy or power‐generation projects (solar PV, wind, BESS, green hydrogen).
• Proven track record establishing quality functions and processes de novo, managing end-to-end system, supply and field quality across multiple EPC contractors.
• Hands-on expertise in ISO 9001/14001/45001, APQP/PPAP, ITP/FAT protocols, NCR management, COPQ frameworks and Lean‐Six Sigma deployments.

• Technical Skills:

• Proficiency with QMS software, ERP modules, Microsoft Project/Primavera and BI tools (Power BI preferred).
• Strong command of industry standards (IEC, IS, ASME, NACE, SSPC) and statutory compliance mandates.

Core Competencies

• Strategic Vision & Execution: Ability to translate executive quality objectives into robust processes and measurable outcomes.

• Analytical Rigor: Data-driven decision maker with exceptional problem-solving and statistical analysis skills.

• Influence & Communication: Persuasive leader, adept at stakeholder management—from shop-floor teams to board-level presentations.

• Safety & Integrity: Unwavering commitment to HSE excellence and ethical practices; fosters a culture of accountability.

• Change Leadership: Skilled in driving organizational transformation, overcoming resistance and institutionalizing continuous improvement.