Job Description: QAQC Lead – Semiconductor Project, Dholera
Position Summary
JLL is seeking a highly experienced QAQC Lead to oversee quality assurance and quality control operations for the Semiconductor fabrication project in Dholera, Gujarat. This is a critical senior leadership position accountable for establishing, implementing, and governing the project-wide Quality Management System (QMS) across all construction disciplines, including civil, structural, MEP, and specialized cleanroom/high-purity systems. The role demands a seasoned quality professional capable of managing complex stakeholder relationships, driving a zero-defect culture, and ensuring the facility meets the stringent quality benchmarks required for semiconductor manufacturing.
Key Responsibilities
Quality Management System (QMS) Development & Governance
•Develop, implement, and continuously improve the project-wide QMS in alignment with contractual, statutory, and client-specific requirements
•Establish quality control procedures, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and inspection protocols tailored to semiconductor facility construction
•Ensure QMS documentation is version-controlled, audit-ready, and accessible to relevant stakeholders at all times
•Benchmark QMS practices against industry best practices for complex industrial and cleanroom facilities
Inspection, Testing & Compliance
•Review, approve, and periodically update Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs), method statements, and quality procedures submitted by contractors and subcontractors
•Conduct scheduled and surprise site audits/inspections across all work fronts, including civil, structural, MEP, cleanroom construction, and specialty process systems
•Oversee material submittal reviews, test certificates, mill certificates, and calibration records to ensure full compliance with specifications
•Manage and coordinate third-party inspection agencies (TPIA) and independent testing laboratories, ensuring timely scheduling and reporting
•Verify welding, NDT, and other specialized testing activities conform to applicable codes (ASME, ASTM, IS codes)
Non-Conformance & Risk Management
•Identify, document, and track non-conformances through to closure using a structured NCR system
•Lead root cause analysis (RCA) for significant non-conformances and systemic quality issues
•Drive implementation and verification of corrective and preventive actions (CAPA)
•Conduct quality risk assessments for high-risk, critical, or novel construction activities, particularly those related to cleanroom and process system installation
•Escalate unresolved or high-impact quality issues to senior project leadership and client stakeholders in a timely manner
Stakeholder Coordination & Reporting
•Serve as the primary quality interface between the project management team, design consultants, EPC contractors, subcontractors, and client representatives
•Represent the project in client quality review meetings, audits, and inspections
•Prepare and present regular quality performance reports, dashboards, and KPI summaries to senior leadership and client stakeholders
•Facilitate quality-focused coordination meetings with contractors to proactively address emerging risks
Documentation & Handover
•Maintain comprehensive, organized quality records throughout the project lifecycle to ensure continuous audit readiness
•Compile and manage QA/QC dossiers, including test certificates, inspection records, NCR logs, and as-built quality documentation
•Support project handover and commissioning phases by ensuring all quality documentation packages are complete, accurate, and delivered on schedule
Training & Culture Building
•Design and deliver quality training sessions, toolbox talks, and awareness programs for site engineers, supervisors, and workforce
•Promote a strong quality-first culture across all levels of the project organization, reinforcing accountability and attention to detail
•Mentor and develop junior QAQC engineers and inspectors within the team
Specialized Systems Oversight
•Coordinate closely with specialty contractors on cleanroom construction standards, including air cleanliness classifications, surface finishes, and material compatibility
•Oversee quality compliance for process piping, high-purity gas and chemical delivery systems, and other semiconductor-specific infrastructure
•Liaise with technology licensors/process equipment vendors where quality interfaces with specialized semiconductor manufacturing requirements
Required Qualifications & Experience
•Bachelor's degree in Civil, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering, or a related technical discipline
•15–18 years of total professional experience, with the substantial majority specifically in QAQC functions within the construction/EPC industry
•Demonstrated, verifiable experience serving as QAQC Lead on large-scale industrial construction projects
•Preferred: direct experience on semiconductor fabrication facilities, data centers, pharmaceutical manufacturing plants, or other technically complex, highly regulated facilities
•Prior exposure to cleanroom construction standards (e.g., ISO 14644) and high-purity/specialty process systems strongly preferred
•Strong working knowledge of international and national quality standards, including ISO 9001, relevant IS codes, ASME, and ASTM
•Experience managing quality functions within EPC contracts or large construction management (CM) engagements
•Familiarity with quality documentation platforms, digital inspection tools, and reporting software
•Certifications such as Lead Auditor (ISO 9001), CQE, CSQE, or NDT/welding inspection certifications are an advantage
Key Skills & Competencies
•Excellent written and verbal communication skills — mandatory, given extensive interaction with client leadership, senior management, design teams, and multiple contractor organizations
•Strong stakeholder management, negotiation, and conflict-resolution skills, particularly in managing quality disputes diplomatically
•Proven leadership capability to manage and mentor a team of QAQC engineers and inspectors across a large, multi-contractor site
•Strong analytical, investigative, and root-cause analysis skills
•High attention to detail with uncompromising commitment to quality standards
•Ability to work effectively under pressure in a fast-paced, deadline-driven industrial construction environment
•Proactive, hands-on approach to anticipating and resolving quality issues before escalation
•Sound judgment in balancing quality rigor with project schedule and commercial considerations
•Proficiency in MS Office, quality management software, and reporting dashboards
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
•Non-conformance report (NCR) closure rate within defined SLA/timeline
•Reduction in recurring/repeat non-conformances over time (trend analysis)
•Percentage of inspections and ITPs completed on schedule versus planned
•First-time pass rate for inspections, material approvals, and test results
•Internal and client/third-party audit compliance scores
•Timeliness and completeness of QA/QC documentation, including handover dossiers
•Zero critical quality incidents impacting safety, project schedule, or cost
•Training and toolbox talk completion rate across site workforce
•Client and stakeholder satisfaction ratings regarding quality performance
•Average turnaround time for CAPA implementation and verified closure
•Cleanroom and specialty system quality compliance rate (where applicable)
Working Conditions
•Location: Full-time, on-site presence required at Dholera, Gujarat
•Reporting to: Project Director / Senior Project Manager
•Work hours: Flexibility required to align with project milestones, contractor shift schedules, and client-driven deadlines
•Travel: Occasional travel may be required for vendor/factory inspections or coordination meetings
Location: Ahmedabad, GJ
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40
