Engineer - Plant Quality

Ather Energy; Krishnagiri District; On-site; INR 700,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Ather Energy, based in India, is seeking a Plant Quality Engineer (Audit) to plan and conduct IMS, process, and PPAP audits across vehicle assembly and battery modules. You will track non-conformities, evaluate root cause analysis, and verify CAPA effectiveness to ensure ongoing compliance with SOPs, PFMEA, and EHS norms.

Ideal candidates hold a BE/B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering with 2–5 years of automotive QA experience and certifications in ISO/IATF Internal Audit and Six Sigma.

Qualifications

• BE / B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering.
• 2–5 years of experience in Quality Assurance within the automobile industry.
• Certifications: ISO / IATF Internal Auditor, Six Sigma.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute internal IMS audits (ISO 9001, 14001, 45001), process audits, and PPAP audits.
• Support external certification, customer, and regulatory audits with non-conformity tracking and closure.
• Audit vehicle assembly, battery pack, module, and cell processes for SOPs, Control Plans, PFMEA, and EHS norms.
• Evaluate critical-to-quality and safety-critical manufacturing processes for capability and adherence.
• Audit 8D reports, root cause analysis, and CAPA effectiveness for long-term sustainability.
• Review customer complaint investigations and validate closed-loop engineering corrective actions.
• Audit BOMs for vehicle and battery pack assemblies to ensure BOM accuracy.
• Monitor Change Request (CR) implementation and adherence across production processes.

Skills

ISO/IATF Internal Auditor

Six Sigma

Audit planning & execution

Root cause analysis

Education

BE / B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

ERP systems

Traceability platforms

Production tracking software

Job description

Reporting to: Lead - Plant Quality (Audit)

About the Team and the Role

The Quality, Plant Quality team at Ather is responsible for driving quality compliance across plant manufacturing operations, ensuring adherence to process guidelines, and managing internal and external audit frameworks.

This role is for a Plant Quality - Engineer (Audit) who will plan and conduct internal IMS, process, and PPAP audits, track non-conformities, evaluate root cause analysis and CAPA effectiveness, and verify compliance across vehicle assembly, battery pack, module, and cell manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute internal IMS audits (ISO 9001, 14001, 45001), process audits, and manufacturing PPAP audits.
• Support external certification, customer, and regulatory audits while driving non-conformity tracking and timely closure.
• Audit vehicle assembly, battery pack, module, and cell processes for compliance with SOPs, Control Plans, PFMEA, and EHS norms.
• Evaluate critical-to-quality and safety-critical manufacturing processes to ensure process capability and adherence.
• Audit 8D reports, root cause analysis, and CAPA effectiveness to verify long-term sustainability of corrective actions.
• Review customer complaint investigations and validate closed-loop engineering corrective actions.
• Audit multi-level Bills of Materials (BOM) for vehicle and battery pack assemblies to ensure BOM accuracy.
• Monitor Change Request (CR) implementation and adherence levels across production processes.

Experience and Qualifications

• BE / B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering.
• 2 to 5 years of experience in Quality Assurance within the automobile industry.
• Certifications: ISO / IATF Internal Auditor, Six Sigma.

Must Have Competencies

• Plan and execute ISO 9001, 14001, 45001, and process audits within high-volume automotive manufacturing environments.
• Audit manufacturing PPAP, multi-level Bills of Materials (BOM), and Engineering Change Request (CR) implementation.
• Evaluate 8D reports, root cause analysis, and CAPA effectiveness across vehicle and battery assembly processes.
• Audit critical-to-quality and safety-critical systems for compliance with Control Plans, PFMEA, and SOPs.

Good to Have Competencies

• Operate ERP systems, traceability platforms, and production tracking software for quality audit tracking.
• Utilize EV and high-voltage battery manufacturing processes and plant safety frameworks during quality audits.
• Apply problem-solving tools and risk assessment methodologies across plant quality operations.
• Execute cross-functional audit coordination and regulatory compliance verification.

Want to know more?

At Ather, we’ve built India’s first intelligent scooter, from scratch. Based on the philosophy of clean design and smart technology, we are transforming the urban commute experience. We are expanding in India, and in the coming years, we look forward to scaling up and launching more products globally. Today, our product offerings include the Ather 450X, 450S, 450 Apex, and Rizta. Beyond the product, we are also setting up an extensive charging network and re-imagining end-to-end ownership experience. To know more, check out our Careers site and our Substack.

Be You, With Us

The Ather story doesn't write itself - our people do. We believe everyone is equal, but not the same. Diversity is our strength, and building an inclusive and equitable workplace begins with acknowledging and embracing our differences. We are an equal opportunity employer, and our team reflects a wide range of identities, experiences, and perspectives - all united by a shared passion to shape the Ather journey.