Module Lead- Manufacturing Engineering Process -Battery

Ather Energy; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Ather Energy in Bengaluru is seeking a Process Engineer to drive DFA/DFM analysis, develop a comprehensive Bill of Process for battery assembly, and explore technologies to meet product specs. The role emphasizes proactive design input and integration with product design lifecycles.

Responsibilities include continual process improvement, DPQ/DOE for parameter finalization, CAPA, and 8D analyses, with close collaboration to design, QA, and production teams.

Qualifications

• B.Tech/BE in Mechanical, Industrial, or related field with 7–10 years of experience.
• Experience in high-volume battery assembly environments and DFA/DFM focus.
• Familiarity with IATF 16949, SPC, FMEA, and 8D problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Focus on continuous improvement, maintenance, and optimization of battery assembly processes.
• Evaluate pack design for DFA/ manufacturability and perform tolerance stack analyses.
• Lead DOE/POC efforts, CAPA, and 8D analyses for process issues.
• Implement cost reduction projects and monitor line performance to address bottlenecks.
• Manage ECRs, PFMEA, process documentation, and changes to production lines.

Skills

Battery assembly experience

DFA/DFM analysis

Tolerance stack analysis

DOE (Design of Experiments)

8D problem solving

CAPA implementation

ECR process

MBOM creation

CAD models reading

SPC & FMEA

Education

B.Tech/BE in Mechanical/Industrial Engineering

Tools

AuroCAD

NX

SolidWorks

Job description

Role: Process Engineer

Location: IBC, Bengaluru

Reporting to: Lead - Manufacturing Engineering Process

Team Name: ME - Assembly

About the Team and the Role

The Manufacturing Engineering Assembly team plays a pivotal role in attaining production and process excellence. As a Process Engineer, your duties will include: Ensuring Design for Assembly (DFA) Manufacturability – conducting DFA analysis and Tolerance Stack studies specifically on battery designs; Process Definition – developing the comprehensive Bill of Process for the manufacturing assembly operations; Technology Exploration – investigating and implementing requisite technologies to fulfill product specifications; Proactive Design Input – anticipating product design elements that will influence DFA and the overall manufacturing process; Design Integration – incorporating manufacturing assembly hardpoints into the product design lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Focus on continuous improvement, maintenance, and optimization of existing battery assembly processes.
• Evaluation of the battery pack design with respect to design for assembly and manufacturability.
• Explore technology for new battery pack design where applicable.
• Proof of concept (POC) & DOE for process parameter finalization.
• Tolerance stack analysis for the battery pack assembly.
• Implement cost reduction projects.
• Monitor and analyze assembly line performance data to identify and address bottlenecks, quality issues, and efficiency gaps.
• Lead and implement continuous improvement projects using methodologies such as Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma to reduce waste and improve cycle times.
• Act as point of contact for technical requirements required for manufacturing process design.
• Conduct thorough root cause analysis for assembly defects, process deviations, and equipment malfunctions.
• 8D analysis for process-related issues during the development build.
• MBOM creation for all new projects.
• Implement effective corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) to resolve issues permanently.
• Manage the engineering change request (ECR) process for existing battery models, evaluating impact on assembly processes, tooling, and cycle times.
• Ensure all engineering changes are properly documented, validated, and integrated into the production line.
• Maintain and update critical manufacturing documentation, including work instructions, process flow diagrams, and assembly sequences.
• Participate in the creation and revision of Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (PFMEA) and Design Failure Mode and Effect Analysis, Control Plans for assembly operations.
• Ensure all processes and products adhere to safety standards, quality requirements, and legal regulations.
• Work closely with cross‑functional teams, including design engineering, quality assurance, and production management, to solve problems and drive improvements.
• Design tools and fixtures for prototype build.

Experience and Qualifications

B.Tech/BE or Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, or a related field) with 7 to 10 years of experience.

Must have Competencies

• Proven experience in a battery assembly or similar high‑volume manufacturing environment.
• Hands‑on experience with battery assembly processes.
• Familiarity with quality management systems (e.g., IATF 16949) and quality tools (e.g., SPC, FMEA, 8D).
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting engineering drawings and CAD models.
• Better understanding of control systems.
• Better understanding of battery manufacturing SPMs and troubleshooting.

Good to have Competencies

• APQP, problem solving tools, MSA, GD&T and Tolerance stack.
• Vismockup – Virtual manufacturing.
• MPP planner – Digital work instruction.
• AuroCAD, NX, Solidworks.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.