Quality Control Manager – Solar Projects

Company Description:

Neoteric Energy is committed to making clean energy accessible, efficient, and impactful for Commercial & Industrial clients. We specialize in renewable energy solutions designed with cutting-edge technologies for system integration, performance optimization, and scalability. By aligning with the latest industry standards, we empower businesses to achieve their decarbonization and energy sustainability goals. Neoteric Energy takes a data-driven approach to deliver reliable, cost-effective, and innovative solutions tailored to unique business needs. Join us to contribute to a cleaner, greener future with transformative renewable energy solutions.

Energy lies at the heart of many of the world's most pressing future challenges. At Neoteric Energy, our team is working every day to make energy cleaner, smarter, and more sustainable.

We invite you to be part of this mission—shaping how energy is produced, distributed, and consumed. By joining Neoteric Energy, you'll be contributing to a bold and meaningful endeavor where innovation, collaboration, and individual creativity drive success. Together, we aim to build a responsible energy future in an industry that is transforming the global landscape.

About the Role:

The Quality Control Manager will be responsible for ensuring that all equipment, materials, and EPC workmanship across the IPP's solar power portfolio meet the highest standards of performance, reliability, and compliance. This role will oversee quality control from
vendor qualification and procurement
to
project execution and commissioning
, ensuring long-term asset performance and lifecycle reliability.

Skilled in Quality Control, Process Control, Quality Documentation, Project Coordination, and Inspection. Having experience in Quality Management, Manpower Management, Time Management, Resource management is a plus.

What We're Looking For:

We seek a proactive, technically strong professional who can act as the
custodian of quality
for the organization's solar assets. The ideal candidate should combine
deep technical understanding of solar components and systems
with a
practical, on-ground approach
to quality assurance and risk management. They should be comfortable working across functions—engineering, procurement, construction, and operations—and confident in dealing with vendors, EPCs, and certification agencies. A strong sense of ownership, attention to detail, and commitment to delivering best-in-class project standards are essential qualities for success in this role.

Role Description

1. Vendor Qualification & Procurement Quality

• Lead the
  technical qualification and desktop assessment
  of all key vendors and EPC partners based on financial stability, manufacturing capability, quality systems, and past performance.
• Develop and enforce
  quality assurance protocols and acceptance criteria
  for critical components including
  solar PV modules, inverters, AC/DC cables, transformers, and module mounting structures (MMS)
  .
• Coordinate and oversee
  Pre-Dispatch Inspections (PDI)
  and
  Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT)
  at manufacturing facilities for modules, transformers, and MMS.
• Review and approve supplier QA/QC documentation, including test reports, datasheets, and certifications (IEC, BIS, UL).
• Maintain a continuously updated
  approved vendor list (AVL)
  and quality performance scorecards.

2. EPC Workmanship & Site Quality Oversight

• Define and implement
  site-specific Quality Assurance Plans (QAPs)
  and inspection checklists for EPC partners in alignment with project specifications and industry best practices.
• Supervise and audit
  EPC execution quality
  , covering module installation, cable laying, earthing, structural alignment, and overall workmanship.
• Conduct
  quality audits and inspections
  during project construction and commissioning stages to ensure adherence to IPP's quality benchmarks.
• Identify deviations or non-conformities and drive
  Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA)
  processes with EPC and vendors.
• Ensure all site-level quality documentation, test records, and inspection reports are complete and archived for project handover.

3. Standards, Compliance & Continuous Improvement

• Ensure compliance with
  IEC, IS, MNRE, and CEA technical standards
  across all projects.
• Liaise with third-party inspection agencies for independent quality assessments as required by lenders, investors, or regulators.
• Support the engineering team in developing
  technical specifications
  , material evaluation sheets, and QA requirements during the design and tender stages.
• Promote
  continuous improvement
  by analyzing recurring issues and implementing preventive measures to enhance asset quality and reliability.

4. Reporting & Quality Governance

• Develop and maintain a
  centralized QC dashboard
  for tracking vendor and EPC quality metrics across projects.
• Prepare periodic
  quality performance and audit reports
  for management and investment committees.

Support the Technical and O&M teams in ensuring
long-term asset performance
through lessons learned and feedback integration from operating sites.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree
  in Electrical, Mechanical, or Renewable Energy Engineering (Master's preferred).
• 8–12 years of experience
  in QA/QC roles within
  utility-scale solar projects
  , preferably with an IPP, developer, or large EPC firm.
• Proven experience in
  vendor audits, FAT/PDI inspections
  , and
  EPC quality supervision
  .
• In-depth understanding of
  PV modules, inverters, transformers, MMS, and balance-of-system components
  .
• Familiarity with
  ISO 9001, IEC, IS standards
  , and
  MNRE/CEA regulations
  .
• Strong analytical, documentation, and communication skills.
• Willingness to travel to project and manufacturing sites as required.