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 continuouslyelevate 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
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Business Unit: GBU Renewables
Division: REN AMEA - IndiaLegal Entity: ENGIE Energy India Private LimitedProfessional Experience: Senior (experience >15 years)Education Level: Bachelor's Degree
