Module Quality/Assistant Manager/Senior Engineer

Role & responsibilities

Product & Process Quality Management

• Ensure quality at each stage of module manufacturing from incoming raw material to final module dispatch.
• Supervise in-process and final inspection activities (visual inspection, EL, IV, Hi-Pot, etc.)
• Ensure compliance with IEC 61215, IEC 61730, UL, and BIS standards during module testing and validation.
• Maintain and monitor key quality KPIs such as yield, rework, FPY, and scrap rate.

Testing & Inspection

• Validate test results from equipment like EL tester, IV tester, Hi-Pot, and flash tester.
• Analyze and report non-conformities in testing parameters and drive resolution.
• Coordinate with equipment engineers for calibration and routine verification of test equipment.

Problem Solving & Root Cause Analysis

• Lead root cause analysis (RCA) for product or process-related issues.
• Implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) using tools such as 8D, 5 Why, Pareto, and FMEA.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams (production, maintenance, design) to address and prevent recurring issues.

Documentation & Standards Compliance

• Maintain quality records, test reports, SOPs, and work instructions as per ISO 9001:2015 and other quality systems.
• Support internal, external, and customer audits with required documentation and evidence.
• Train junior staff and operators on quality processes and new inspection criteria.

Supplier & Customer Interaction

• Handle customer quality complaints and ensure effective resolution.
• Support incoming quality team to evaluate critical raw materials (glass, EVA, backsheet, cells, etc.)
• Participate in supplier evaluations, audits, and performance improvement initiatives.

Preferred candidate profile

• B.E/B.Tech or Diploma in Electrical, Electronics, Mechanical, or related field
• 48 years of experience in solar module or electronic product manufacturing quality
• Strong understanding of IEC/UL standards, ISO 9001, BIS, and solar module test protocols
• Proficient in MS Excel, Minitab/SPC tools, and Quality Management Systems (QMS)

Ability to lead audits and RCA independently