Deputy Manager - Shift Engineer Cluster IPQA

About Adani Group

Adani Group is a leading diversified Indian enterprise comprising 10 publicly listed companies. It has established a premier presence in transport, logistics, and utility infrastructure across India, headquartered in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. The group is recognized as the only Infrastructure Investment Grade issuer in India with four IG rated businesses, focusing on sustainable and large-scale infrastructure development aligned with global O&M benchmarks and driven by its philosophy of 'Nation Building' via 'Growth with Goodness'.

Adani Solar, a division within the group, is India's first and largest vertically integrated solar photovoltaic manufacturer, with capacities spanning 4 GW cells and modules and 2 GW ingots and wafers.

Role Purpose

The Shift Engineer - Cluster - In-Process Quality Assurance (IPQA) performs quality inspections throughout production shifts to monitor and maintain quality standards during solar PV manufacturing processes. The incumbent tracks quality data, identifies deviations, initiates corrective actions, and trains production teams to maintain consistent quality adherence while supporting continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Enforce safety guidelines during inspections, fostering a secure workspace.
• Carry out in-process quality checks at various manufacturing stages, including texturing, anti-reflective coating application, and metallization, monitoring process parameters vigilantly.
• Detect quality variances and promptly report findings to Cluster Manager - IPQA.
• Help implement corrective measures addressing identified in-process quality issues.
• Validate test outcomes and if necessary, calibrate instruments like Automatic Optical Inspection (AOI), IV curve testers, weighing balances, and other metrology tools.
• Manage defect teaching to AOI and breakage camera systems; conduct benchmarking against competitors’ solar cells.
• Document and analyze quality data trends, sharing insights with management for action.
• Ensure raw materials comply with relevant industry standards and keep abreast of evolving quality protocols specific to solar cell manufacturing.
• Provide practical, on-the-job training to production staff to uphold uniform quality standards across all shifts and lines.
• Contribute to identifying and executing process enhancements through collaboration with the IPQA team and participate in quality improvement projects.
• Coordinate internally with cluster management, quality assurance teams, production supervisors, maintenance, and process improvement units, as well as externally liaising with equipment suppliers, quality consultants, and regulatory bodies.

Technical and Professional Skills

• Proficiency in data analytics and reporting tailored to solar manufacturing processes.
• Expertise in In-Process Quality Control (IPQC) within solar manufacturing.
• Knowledge of Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) applied in the solar manufacturing domain.
• Familiarity with Quality Management Systems (QMS) implemented in solar PV production.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical or Electrical Engineering (B.E/B.Tech) is required.
• 2 to 5 years' experience in production or quality assurance focused on in-process inspection roles.