Process Engineer

Ather Energy; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Ather Energy in Bengaluru, India is seeking a Process Engineer to join the Manufacturing Engineering Assembly team. You will drive DFA/DFMA analyses, develop the Bill of Process for battery assembly, and explore technologies to meet product specs while integrating hardpoints into the product design lifecycle.

The role emphasizes continuous improvement, tolerance stack analysis, CAPA execution, and close collaboration with design, quality, and production to deliver safe, high-quality battery

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a battery assembly or similar high-volume manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Focus on continuous improvement, maintenance, and optimization of existing battery assembly processes.
• Evaluate battery pack design for DFA and manufacturability.
• Explore technology for new battery pack design wherever applicable.
• POC & DOE for process parameter finalization.
• Tolerance stack analysis for battery pack assembly.
• Cost reduction projects implementation.
• Monitor and analyze assembly line performance data to identify bottlenecks, quality issues, and efficiency gaps.
• Lead Lean and Six Sigma projects to reduce waste and improve cycle times.
• Point of contact for technical requirements for manufacturing process design.
• Root-cause analysis for assembly defects, process deviations, and equipment malfunctions.
• 8D analysis for process issues during development builds.
• MBOM creation for new projects.
• CAPA implementation to resolve issues permanently.
• Manage ECR process for existing battery models and assess impact on processes and tooling.
• Ensure changes are documented, validated, and integrated into production.
• Maintain critical manufacturing docs: WIs, process flows, assembly sequences.
• Participate in PFMEA and Control Plans for assembly operations.
• Ensure safety, quality, and regulatory compliance.
• Collaborate with design engineering, QA, and production management to drive improvements.
• Design tools and fixtures for proto builds.

Skills

Battery assembly

Hands-on experience

IATF 16949

Quality tools

Engineering drawings

CAD proficiency

Control systems

SPM troubleshooting

Education

B.Tech/BE or Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

AuroCAD

NX

Solidworks

Job description

Reporting to: Lead - Manufacturing Engineering Process

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: This involves 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 the continuous improvement, maintenance, and optimization of existing battery assembly processes.

Evaluation of the battery pack design w.r.t design for assembly and manufacturability

Exploring the technology for new battery pack design wherever applicable

Proof of concept (POC) & DOE for process parameter finalization

Tolerance stack analyse for the battery pack assembly

Cost reduction projects implementation

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.

Point of contact for technical requirements which is 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 the 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 the impact on assembly processes, tooling, and cycle times.

Ensure all engineering changes are properly documented, validated, and smoothly 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.

Designing of tools and Fixture for proto build

Experience and Qualifications

B.Tech/BE or Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical , Industrial , or a related field) with 4 to 8 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

Preparation of control documents PFD, PFMEA, Control plan and WIS

M-BOM creation in TC

AuroCAD,NX, Solidworks.

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.