Launch Execution Manager - LFP

Agratas – A Tata Enterprise; Ahmedabad District; On-site; INR 2,600,000 - 4,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Agratas – A Tata Enterprise in Gujarat seeks a senior engineering expert to drive end-to-end industrialization and launches for LFP cell manufacturing, covering pilot and mass production lines. You will collaborate with plant design partners and equipment suppliers to ensure safe, cost-effective and on-time delivery, while supporting NMC projects in India and the UK.

Requirements include a mechanical/electrical engineering degree, 12+ years in equipment maintenance in automotive OEM/Tier 1, and

Qualifications

• Must have 12+ years of experience in process/production equipment maintenance in automotive OEM or Tier 1 suppliers.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in Lithium-Ion cell manufacturing or maintenance.
• Strong understanding of end-to-end manufacturing launch execution (RFQ, design review, FAT, SoP, ramp).

Responsibilities

• Define technical requirements and specifications for LFP cell manufacturing pilot line equipment.
• Evaluate equipment options based on process capability, precision, repeatability and scalability.
• Collaborate with R&D and process engineering teams to align with product design and process parameters.

Skills

Experience in equipment maintenance

Li-ion cell manufacturing

End-to-end launch execution

Cross-functional collaboration

RFQ & FAT processes

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical/electrical engineering

Job description

Job Description:

Purpose of the Role

This role involves end-to-end industrialization and launches of Lithium Iron Phosphate (LFP) cell manufacturing, covering both pilot line & Cell Testing line and LFP mass production Line. This role is responsible for ensuring a seamless transition from process development to full-scale manufacturing while meeting safety, quality, cost, and delivery targets. You will collaborate closely with plant design and construction partners and equipment suppliers during the design phase to ensure the foundations for effective maintenance are established early on. Additionally, work with CFT to support for ongoing NMC projects in India & UK.

Key Responsibility Areas

• Define technical requirements and specifications for LFP cell manufacturing pilot line equipment.
• Evaluate equipment options based on:
• Process capability (precision, repeatability, scalability)
• Compatibility with LFP chemistry requirements
• Collaborate with R&D and process engineering teams to ensure alignment with product design and process parameters.

Knowledge Generic

• Encourage close teamwork between all functions (Engineering, PMO, Commercial, Quality Management & Operation team)
• Must have 12 plus years of experience in process/production equipment maintenance in automotive industry (OEM or Tier 1)
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in Lithium-Ion Cell manufacturing or maintenance,
• Strong understanding of end‑to‑end manufacturing launch execution, spanning Equipment RFQ, Design review, FAT, Start of Production (SoP), and production ramp stabilization.

Job Context

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical/electrical engineering, or relevant demonstrable field experience.

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