General Manager - Quality

About Us

Tata Projects, part of the globally renowned Tata Group, is a leading sustainable, technology-driven EPC firm in India. It excels in executing large-scale urban and industrial infrastructure projects, including refineries and petrochemical plants. With a focus on clean energy transition, Tata Projects offer comprehensive solutions for various sectors such as refineries, green fuels, transportation, power generation, chemical plants, water management, and advanced technology facilities.

Job Title Lead Quality

• ATF Location Mumbai Grade / Level Reporting Position Summary Lead the Quality function for Advanced Technology Facilities (Data Centers, Semiconductor, Cleanrooms, Advance Manufacturing Units), ensuring strict compliance with client specifications and global standards through end-to-end quality assurance across tendering, Engineering, Supply Chain, Execution, Erection and commissioning, while driving first-time-right delivery, strong governance, vendor quality, risk mitigation, and continuous improvement across all projects.

Responsibilities

Define and implement QA strategy for ATF (Data Centers, Semiconductor, Cleanrooms, Advance Manufacturing) Align quality systems with business goals, client specs, and global standards Support tendering with risk identification, constructability inputs, Lessons Learnt and cost optimization Prepare Tender Quality Plan and Quality Budget Develop and deploy Project Quality Plan, ITPs, Cleanroom & commissioning quality protocols Ensure readiness and mobilization of specialized QA resources Establish and drive audit programs (internal, ISO, client) and compliance systems Monitor site quality, inspections, testing, and critical ATF parameters (cleanliness, environment control) Ensure First Time Right execution through robust QA planning Oversee vendor quality, source inspections, and material compliance Lead and guide site quality teams; standardize practices across projects Track quality KPIs, analyze trends, and drive corrective actions Ensure timely NC closure with effective RCA & CAPA by use of 8D/A3/5W/Ishikawa tools Manage customer interactions, complaints, and resolution Lead quality reviews, governance forums, and project oversight Drive CAPA, lessons learned, and continuous improvement initiatives Build quality capability through training and best practice deployment Drive Kaizen, PDCA, FMEA, Six Sigma projects Drive Quality related training and development programs at every Site Ensure Supplier Qualification, Inspections and development programs Knowledge of IS/BS/ASTM/ASME/EN/ISO etc.

Must be able to engage with global customers/ consultant and bring agreed solutions Experience & Education Qualification – Engineering Degree (preferably Mechanical/Electronics / Electrical/ Any other relevant experience). Additional qualifications in terms of M. Tech, MBA with relevance of above will be added advantage.

Certification in Clean Room Lead Auditor for QMS/EMS/HSE NDT Level II/ Lev III in UT/PT/MT/RT/VT Welding technology Painting experience and qualification NACE Level II/III or relevant certification e.g. BGas Black Belt/ Green Belt certification Basic knowledge of Civil Engineering construction Experience – Minimum 20+ years’ experience in quality management (5 years minimum in Data Centre/ Semiconductor/Adv Manufacturing each or min 2 of them) Tata Projects values diversity, equality and inclusion and does not discriminate based on race, religion, color, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.