MANAGER

Position Name

Quality Manager

Function

Line of Business

BESS

Grade

Reporting to

Functionally

Administratively

Roles Reporting into

No. of employees

Role Description

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The Quality Manager – BESS will be responsible for developing, implementing, and managing quality systems, processes, and standards across BESS R&D, manufacturing, assembly, and field deployment. This role ensures compliance with international standards (ISO, IEC, UL, BIS, etc.), regulatory requirements, customer specifications, and internal quality policies. The candidate will lead QA/QC teams, oversee supplier quality, drive continuous improvement, and ensure the highest reliability, safety, and performance of BESS products.

Perspective

Responsibility

Job Responsibilities

1. Quality Strategy & Leadership

·        Establish and implement a comprehensive Quality Management System (QMS) for BESS operations.

·        Define and enforce quality standards, policies, and inspection protocols across the value chain.

·        Lead internal and external quality audits and ensure ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 27001 compliance.

·        Develop a culture of “zero-defect” and continuous improvement across manufacturing and project execution.

2. Supplier & Incoming Quality

·        Implement supplier qualification, auditing, and performance evaluation for battery cells, modules, containers, electrical components, etc.

·        Ensure incoming materials and parts meet defined specifications through strict IQC (Incoming Quality Control).

·        Collaborate with sourcing, SCM, and R&D for vendor development and corrective actions.

3. Manufacturing & Process Quality

·        Oversee in-process and final product inspections during cell, module, battery pack, container fabrication, and system integration.

·        Develop quality control plans, inspection checklists, and acceptance criteria.

·        Implement Lean Six Sigma tools to eliminate defects, reduce rework, and enhance process capability.

4. Testing & Validation Quality

·        Ensure compliance with type tests, performance tests, reliability tests, and certification requirements (IEC 62619, IEC 62933, UL 9540, etc.).

·        Monitor quality of electrical, mechanical, thermal, and software validation processes.

·        Coordinate with R&D teams to ensure design validation and reliability improvements.

5. Project Site & Field Quality

·        Implement quality assurance protocols for BESS installation, commissioning, and O&M.

·        Conduct field audits to ensure compliance with design, safety, and customer requirements.

·        Manage non-conformance reports (NCRs), root cause analysis, and corrective/preventive actions (CAPA).

6. Documentation & Reporting

·        Maintain detailed quality documentation: SOPs, inspection reports, CAPA reports, audit findings.

·        Provide regular quality dashboards and KPI reports to senior management.

·        Ensure traceability of critical components and records throughout the product lifecycle.

Job Description

·  First Pass Yield (FPY) in manufacturing

·  Supplier rejection rate & corrective action closure time

·  Field failure rate / warranty claims

About Company

SPML Engineering is an infrastructure development company that provides innovative engineering solutions in areas such as water supply, wastewater treatment, solid waste management, and environmental services. The company works on large-scale infrastructure projects aimed at improving public utility services and promoting sustainability.

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