Senior Officer - Cell Quality

Responsibilities

Quality Management & Assurance

• Ensure adherence to quality standards and specifications throughout the solar cell manufacturing process.
• Develop, implement, and monitor quality control plans, inspection methodologies, and testing procedures.
• Drive in-process quality checks and final product audits to ensure compliance with customer and regulatory requirements.
• Lead quality improvement projects to reduce defects, enhance yield, and improve process capability.

Process Monitoring & Control

• Analyze quality trends, process deviations, and manufacturing parameters to identify improvement opportunities.
• Monitor key quality KPIs such as yield, defect density, scrap rates, reliability performance, and customer complaints.
• Collaborate with production and process engineering teams to establish robust process controls.

Defect Analysis & Corrective Actions

• Lead root cause analysis (RCA) for quality failures, product non-conformities, and customer complaints.
• Implement CAPA (Corrective and Preventive Actions) to eliminate recurring quality issues.
• Utilize quality tools such as 8D, Fishbone Analysis, FMEA, SPC, Six Sigma, and Statistical Analysis techniques.

Reliability & Product Performance

• Support reliability testing and validation activities to ensure product performance and long-term durability.
• Monitor cell efficiency trends and performance metrics to achieve quality and yield targets.
• Coordinate failure analysis activities with relevant stakeholders and laboratories.

Supplier & Incoming Quality Management

• Review incoming material quality and collaborate with suppliers to resolve quality concerns.
• Conduct supplier performance assessments and quality improvement initiatives as required.
• Ensure compliance of raw materials with defined specifications and standards.

Audits & Compliance

• Ensure adherence to ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, and other relevant quality management systems.
• Participate in internal, external, customer, and certification audits.
• Maintain quality documentation, SOPs, process records, and audit readiness.

Stakeholder Management

• Work closely with Production, Process Engineering, Maintenance, Technology, and Supply Chain teams.
• Support product qualification, process transfers, and new technology implementation projects.
• Mentor and guide team members on quality standards, best practices, and continuous improvement methodologies.

Reporting & Continuous Improvement

• Prepare and present quality dashboards, reports, and performance reviews to management.
• Lead Kaizen initiatives focused on manufacturing excellence and operational efficiency.
• Drive a culture of quality awareness and continuous improvement across the manufacturing organization.

Educational Qualification

• B.E./B.Tech in Electrical, Electronics, Chemical, Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, or related discipline.
• M.Tech/MBA in Operations, Quality, or Manufacturing Management will be an added advantage.

• Minimum 4-6 years of experience in Solar Cell Manufacturing, Semiconductor, Electronics Manufacturing, or High-Technology Manufacturing industries.
• Hands-on experience in solar cell manufacturing processes, defect reduction, yield improvement, and quality management systems.