Quality Control Manager, Solar Projects (IPP)

Role & responsibilities

Energy lies at the heart of many of the worlds most pressing future challenges. At Neoteric Energy, our team is working every day to make energy cleaner, smarter, and more sustainable.

We invite you to be part of this mission—shaping how energy is produced, distributed, and consumed. By joining Neoteric Energy, you’ll be contributing to a bold and meaningful endeavor where innovation, collaboration, and individual creativity drive success. Together, we aim to build a responsible energy future in an industry that is transforming the global landscape.

About the Role:

vendor qualification and procurement

Skilled in Quality Control, Process Control, Quality Documentation, Project Coordination, and Inspection. Having experience in Quality Management, Manpower Management, Time Management, Resource management is a plus.

What We’re Looking For:

custodian of quality

Key Responsibilities

1. Vendor Qualification & Procurement Quality

• Lead the

  technical qualification and desktop assessment

  of all key vendors and EPC partners based on financial stability, manufacturing capability, quality systems, and past performance.
• Develop and enforce

  quality assurance protocols and acceptance criteria

  for critical components including

  solar PV modules, inverters, AC/DC cables, transformers, and module mounting structures (MMS)

  .
• Coordinate and oversee

  Pre-Dispatch Inspections (PDI)

  and

  Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT)

  at manufacturing facilities for modules, transformers, and MMS.
• Review and approve supplier QA/QC documentation, including test reports, datasheets, and certifications (IEC, BIS, UL).
• Maintain a continuously updated

  approved vendor list (AVL)

  and quality performance scorecards.

2. EPC Workmanship & Site Quality Oversight

• Define and implement

  site-specific Quality Assurance Plans (QAPs)

  and inspection checklists for EPC partners in alignment with project specifications and industry best practices.
• Supervise and audit

  EPC execution quality

  , covering module installation, cable laying, earthing, structural alignment, and overall workmanship.
• Conduct

  quality audits and inspections

  during project construction and commissioning stages to ensure adherence to IPP’s quality benchmarks.
• Identify deviations or non-conformities and drive

  Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA)

  processes with EPC and vendors.
• Ensure all site-level quality documentation, test records, and inspection reports are complete and archived for project handover.

3. Standards, Compliance & Continuous Improvement

• Ensure compliance with

  IEC, IS, MNRE, and CEA technical standards

  across all projects.
• Liaise with third-party inspection agencies for independent quality assessments as required by lenders, investors, or regulators.
• Support the engineering team in developing

  technical specifications

  , material evaluation sheets, and QA requirements during the design and tender stages.
• Promote

  continuous improvement

  by analyzing recurring issues and implementing preventive measures to enhance asset quality and reliability.

4. Reporting & Quality Governance

• Develop and maintain a

  centralized QC dashboard

  for tracking vendor and EPC quality metrics across projects.
• Prepare periodic

  quality performance and audit reports

  for management and investment committees.
• Support the Technical and O&M teams in ensuring

  long-term asset performance

  through lessons learned and feedback integration from operating sites.

Preferred candidate profile

• Bachelor’s Degree

  in Electrical, Mechanical, or Renewable Energy Engineering (Master’s preferred).

• 8–12 years of experience

  in QA/QC roles within

  utility-scale solar projects

  , preferably with an IPP, developer, or large EPC firm.
• Proven experience in

  vendor audits, FAT/PDI inspections

  , and

  EPC quality supervision

  .
• In-depth understanding of

  PV modules, inverters, transformers, MMS, and balance-of-system components

  .
• Familiarity with

  ISO 9001, IEC, IS standards

  , and

  MNRE/CEA regulations

  .
• Strong analytical, documentation, and communication skills.
• Willingness to travel to project and manufacturing sites as required.

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