QHSE Engineer - Materials

About SolarSquare: At SolarSquare we are building the Home-Energy brand of future India. We help homes switch to rooftop solar and move away from traditional coal electricity. We are a full-stack D2C residential solar brand - designing, installing, maintaining (after-sales) and financing solar systems for home-owners across India. In 3 years we have scaled to become the leading residential solar brand in India. We are obsessed with quality, customer service and innovating to make it simple for homes to switch to solar. We are looking for leaders to join us in this mission. Know us a bit better through these links: Techcrunch SolarSquare article Elevation - Podcast with SolarSquare Founders Startup by IIT Grads Helps Indian Homes Run on Zero Electricity, Earns Rs 200 Crore in Revenues The Climate Conversations ft Solar Square Elevation Capital - SolarSquare About the Role: We are looking for a detail-oriented and process-driven Quality Engineer for Materials to oversee the quality planning, inspection, and assurance of PV module mounting structures. The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in ensuring the structural reliability, compliance with standards, and seamless coordination between factory, design, and execution teams. This role is vital for maintaining product integrity across incoming materials, manufacturing processes, and final assemblies. Key Responsibilities: Primary Responsibilities: Quality Planning: Develop Quality Plans specific to PV mounting structures Prepare and review QAPs (Quality Assurance Procedures) and ITPs (Inspection Test Plans) Ensure adherence to applicable standards (IS, IEC, ASTM, ISO, etc.) Coordinate with vendors and suppliers for compliance with project quality norms Material Inspection & Verification: Conduct inspections on incoming raw materials like aluminum, galvanized steel, and fasteners Verify dimensions, MTCs (Material Test Certificates), surface treatment, and corrosion resistance Ensure traceability and batch-wise documentation In-Process Inspection: Inspect fabrication and assembly processes at factory/site Validate welding quality, drilling/hole alignments, torque on fasteners, and placement accuracy Check compliance with design drawings and technical specifications Documentation & Reporting: Maintain inspection reports, NCRs (Non-Conformance Reports), and CAPA (Corrective and Preventive Actions) Prepare and manage as-built dossiers and final quality documentation Create dashboards and summaries for regular reporting to management Key Competencies: Behavioral (Must-Have): High attention to detail Strong ownership and accountability Excellent communication (English, Hindi) Proactive problem solver Ability to work in a fast-paced, target-driven environment Technical (Must-Have): Strong understanding of solar PV structures and quality inspection methods Familiarity with IS/ASTM/IEC standards for structural components Proficiency in MS Excel, Word, and report preparation Working knowledge of quality management software/tools Travel & Other Requirements: Travel to supplier or project sites may be required Should be open to work at factory/shop floor conditions Local accommodation near factory preferred