Quality Lead - Solar Roof Top

QA/QC Strategy & Governance Define and enforce comprehensive QA/QC plans at project and site levels. Develop and institutionalize Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs), QA manuals, and quality checklists. Align QA processes with regulatory, DISCOM, and client-specific compliance frameworks. Site Quality Execution Conduct frequent quality inspections, audits, and walkthroughs on live sites. Monitor project quality KPIs and provide proactive inputs for corrective action. Ensure calibration and traceability of all quality instruments and records. Vendor Quality Management Conduct vendor audits for critical components (solar modules, inverters, batteries, cables). Ensure vendor compliance with Jaksons quality SOPs and contractual obligations. Coordinate pre-dispatch inspections and material certifications. Training & Capability Building Train site engineers, contractors, and vendors on quality protocols and SOPs. Create certification programs for internal and vendor teams. Root Cause Analysis & Continuous Improvement Lead field issue investigations and perform detailed root cause analysis (RCA). Interface with Product and Engineering teams to incorporate field feedback into design improvements. Define quality metrics to support BoM optimization and reduce defect rates. Digital QMS Implementation Deploy and monitor QMS dashboards, defect tracking, and closure systems. Promote CAPA (Corrective & Preventive Action) culture across projects. Team Leadership Build and lead a high-performing team of site quality engineers. Review team performance and support career development and upskilling initiatives. Key Skills & Competencies: Solar EPC quality management (Rooftop focus) Inspection & Test Plan (ITP) development Vendor audits & supplier quality control QMS software, dashboards, and documentation Root Cause Analysis (RCA), CAPA management Regulatory compliance (DISCOM, CEIG, MNRE) Training and team development Strong analytical and communication skills