Assistant Manager - Manufacturing Engineering

Electrodrive Powertrain Solutions; Coimbatore District; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,900,000; Full time

Job summary

Electrodrive Powertrain Solutions seeks a lead manufacturing engineer to drive NPI and industrialization for EV products including battery packs, modules, motors, inverters, and drivetrain assemblies. You will oversee process development, automation projects, capacity planning, and quality improvements, coordinating with R&D, Quality, Production, SCM, and suppliers.

The role focuses on implementing PFMEA, Control Plans, SOPs, and work instructions, while leading Lean, Six Sigma, and

Qualifications

• Experience in EV battery pack manufacturing or advanced manufacturing.
• Knowledge of DFMA, PFMEA, APQP, PPAP, Lean Manufacturing, Automation, and Industry 4.0.
• Hands-on experience with battery assembly, testing, and automated production lines.

Responsibilities

• Lead NPI and industrialization from prototype to mass production.
• Develop and optimize manufacturing processes for EV components.
• Create and implement PFMEA, Control Plan, SOPs, and work instructions.
• Drive automation projects with robotics, laser welding, vision systems, EOL testing.
• Plan capacity, takt time, cycle time, manpower and line balancing.
• Develop battery testing and traceability systems (OCV, IR, Hi-Pot, BMS, leak tests).
• Lead Lean, Kaizen, Six Sigma and cost-reduction initiatives.
• Ensure APQP, PPAP, IATF 16949 and customer requirements.
• Manage CAPEX including equipment procurement, installation, commissioning.
• Mentor teams and coordinate with R&D, Quality, Production, SCM, Maintenance, suppliers.
• Ensure compliance with EHS and safety standards.

Skills

NPI

Process development

Automation

Capacity planning

Quality improvement

Cost reduction

Lean manufacturing

Kaizen

Six Sigma

APQP/PPAP

IATF 16949

Tools

Robotics

Laser welding

Vision systems

EOL testing

Automation lines

Job description

Position Summary:

Lead manufacturing engineering activities for EV products including battery packs, battery modules, electric drivetrains, motors, inverters, and assembly/testing lines. Responsible for new product industrialization, process development, automation, capacity planning, quality improvement, cost reduction, and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead NPI (New Product Introduction) and industrialization from prototype to mass production.
• Develop and optimize manufacturing processes for EV battery packs, modules, motors, inverters, and drivetrain assemblies.
• Prepare and implement Process Flow, PFMEA, Control Plan, SOPs, and Work Instructions.
• Drive automation projects involving robotics, laser welding, vision systems, EOL testing, and automated assembly lines.
• Plan production capacity, takt time, cycle time, manpower, and line balancing.
• Develop battery testing and traceability systems (OCV, IR, Hi-Pot, BMS, leak test, EOL testing).
• Lead Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, Six Sigma, and cost-reduction initiatives.
• Ensure process quality, process controls, APQP, PPAP, IATF 16949 compliance, and customer requirements.
• Manage CAPEX projects including equipment procurement, installation, and commissioning.
• Lead and mentor manufacturing engineering teams while coordinating with R&D, Quality, Production, SCM, Maintenance, and suppliers.
• Ensure compliance with EHS and manufacturing safety standards.

Preferred Experience:

• Experience in EV Battery Pack Manufacturing, E-Mobility, Automotive, or Advanced Manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of DFMA, PFMEA, APQP, PPAP, Lean Manufacturing, Automation, and Industry 4.0.
• Hands-on experience with battery assembly, testing, and automated production lines.