Professional Career

Nextracker Inc.

The Role

Overview

Lead supplier quality audits, PPAP, and continuous improvement for solar tracker products.

Key Responsibilities

  • supplier audit
  • six sigma
  • ppap request
  • quality reporting
  • process automation
  • 8d analysis

Tasks

-Be part of sustainable engineering team to evaluate new requirements by collecting data from VOC, best practices in market etc. -Conduct Supplier Qualification Audit for new supplier as per defined process. -Applying Six Sigma methodologies, drive continuous improvements in process to improve the Quality of product. -Generate PPAP request in Arena for specific supplier in coordination with NPI team. -Actively contributes to the continuous improvement of the part and site performance indicators by identifying quality issues and ways to reduce waste. -Prepare and share report of Parts, product and document issues on monthly basis to management. -Collate and evaluate all the quality document from supplier as per acceptable reference standard and submit to customer on time. -Issue Material dispatch clearance certificate (MDCC) to supplier after verifying the data and keep record of all the shipment documents in system. -Support the Quality Manager to monitor and report on supplier product quality and performance. -Planning and prioritizing activities based on situation. -Perform periodic process audit at supplier and close all non-conformities by working with suppliers. -Work on new ideas for automation of documentation and other internal process. -Visit to site for critical quality issues and gather data for root cause analysis and derive corrective and preventive actions. -Visit the supplier for PPAP Audit, conduct review of entire process, generate actions wherever required and work with supplier to close the actions. -Conduct NCR analysis with supplier by using 8D method. -Training the supplier team on Quality tools.

Requirements

  • ppap
  • six sigma
  • qms/iatf
  • mechanical eng
  • power bi
  • minitab

What You Bring

-Indepth working knowledge of production part approval process (PPAP), and supplier qualification process. -Willing to travel to suppliers, project sites and customers for 70% of the time. -Total 6-8 years of experience in supplier Quality Management. -Must be certified either as QMS, IATF, VDA internal auditor -Should be well versed in English and knowledge of local language is preferable. -Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering. -Strong understanding of manufacturing process. -Good command on word, Excel and Power point. -Six Sigma green belt certified. -Strong interpersonal skills, Excellent verbal and written communication skills. -Proficient in quality tools such as 8D, 5 why SPC, Pareto, RCA process. -Good knowledge on data analytics and presentation skill with tools like Power BI, Minitab etc. -Willing to learn and adapt the learning for process improvement.

The Company

About Nextracker Inc.

-Founded to revolutionize solar energy with cutting-edge tracker technology. -Provides advanced solar tracking solutions that maximize energy production and efficiency. -Works with utility-scale solar projects to deliver reliable and cost-effective power solutions. -Delivers engineering excellence with focus on durability, performance, and ease of installation. -Has grown to become a global leader in solar tracker systems, with projects across multiple continents. -Known for developing and deploying smart, automated solar trackers that adjust to the sun’s position. -Focuses on enhancing the sustainability and scalability of solar energy worldwide. -Pioneers in creating solutions that integrate seamlessly with existing grid infrastructure. -Constantly pushing the boundaries of solar technology to support a cleaner, greener future.

Sector Specialisms

Energy

Solar

Utility-scale Solar

Distributed Generation

Manufacturing

Sustainable Supply Chain

Renewable Energy

Steel Industry