Manager

KP Group; Madurai District; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 3,400,000; Full time

Job summary

KP Group in India is seeking a senior Equipment Engineer to own the end-to-end engineering and ramp-up of the electrode mixing and slurry preparation area for a multi-GWh Li-ion cell plant (LFP and NMC). You will be the SPOC from RFP and design review through FAT, installation, SAT, process validation, and eventual scale-up.

Responsibilities include leading design reviews with OEMs and technology partners (including overseas suppliers), coordinating FAT at supplier sites and SAT at the plant,

Qualifications

• BE/B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering is required.
• 8+ years in manufacturing/equipment engineering.
• 3+ years in Li-ion cell manufacturing, electrode mixing/slurry prep.
• Willingness to travel to China for FAT/training.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end engineering and rollout of electrode mixing area.
• Lead design reviews with OEMs and tech partners.
• Plan FAT/SAT and commissioning, and ramp-up for target capacity.
• Develop SOPs, PFMEA, Control Plans, and equipment standards.

Skills

Equipment engineering

MES integration

CAPEX/OPEX management

AutoCAD

Education

Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical

Tools

MS Project

3D modelling

Job description

1. Role Purpose

Own the end-to-end engineering and launch of the Electrode Mixing and Wet Mixing (slurry preparation) area for a multi-GWh Li-ion cell manufacturing plant (LFP and NMC; prismatic/cylindrical). The role is the single point of contact (SPOC) for mixing equipment from RFP and design review through FAT, installation, commissioning, SAT, process validation and ramp-up, and builds the documentation and process discipline needed for stable, high-volume production.

2. Key Responsibilities

Equipment Engineering Procurement Support

• Prepare technical specifications and RFPs for electrode mixing, slurry transfer, NMP/solvent handling and related systems; support techno-commercial evaluation of OEMs.
• Lead design reviews (2D/3D, safety, layout, interlocks) with OEMs and technology partners, including Chinese equipment suppliers.
• Plan and execute FAT at supplier premises (including overseas) and SAT at site; define acceptance criteria and close punch lists.

Installation, Commissioning Launch

• Manage installation activities: utility readiness, equipment alignment, interlock verification, dry/wet runs and process validation.
• Drive launch-readiness for the electrode mixing area and support ramp-up to target capacity and process stability.
• Coordinate cross-functionally with Civil, Electrical, Utilities, Automation, EHS, Quality and Production teams.

Process Systems

• Support MES integration for electrode process data, recipe control and production traceability.
• Develop SOPs, Work Instructions, PFMEA, Control Plans, TABRA and equipment standards.
• Carry out layout planning and material-flow optimisation for electrode manufacturing areas.
• Lead RCA / Why-Why analysis for equipment and process issues; drive engineering change implementation.

Project Governance

• Manage CAPEX/OPEX budgets, schedules (MS Project) and vendor/OEM performance.
• Report project status, risks and deviations to senior management.

3. Qualifications Experience

• B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering (Diploma + B.E. pathway acceptable).
• 8+ years of experience in manufacturing/equipment engineering, of which 3+ years in Li-ion cell manufacturing, specifically electrode mixing / slurry preparation.
• Hands-on experience in at least one greenfield project: FAT, installation, commissioning and SAT of mixing equipment.
• Experience working with Chinese OEMs and technology partners; willingness to travel to China for FAT/training.
• Background in maintenance, machine installation and leveling is an advantage.

4. Technical Skills

• Electrode mixing and wet mixing systems; slurry handling.
• FAT / SAT / IC procedures; MES integration basics.
• PFMEA, Control Plan, SOP, APQP, IATF 16949, OEE / TPM.
• AutoCAD, MS Project; CAPEX/OPEX management; layout and facility design.