Product Engineering Specialist

Vikram Solar; Chennai District; On-site; INR 2,000,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy company is seeking a Head of Product Engineering & Manufacturing Engineering to oversee product industrialization for Battery Energy Storage Systems. This role involves driving design-to-manufacturing integration, cost optimization, and quality assurance. Ideal candidates will have at least 15 years in product and manufacturing engineering, with experience in battery or energy storage systems. The position is based in Chennai, India, and offers a unique opportunity to lead in a rapidly evolving industry.

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years in product & manufacturing engineering.
• Experience in Battery Energy Storage Systems or similar technology preferred.
• Proven track record in manufacturing scale-up and industrialization.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end engineering of BESS modules and systems.
• Define system architecture including integration aspects.
• Implement engineering quality frameworks and ensure compliance.

Skills

End-to-end engineering

Design for Manufacturability

Cost optimization

Quality systems

Education

Bachelor’s / Master’s in Electrical / Mechanical / Electronics Engineering

Job description

We are seeking a seasoned Head – Product Engineering & Manufacturing Engineering (PE & ME) to lead end-to-end product industrialization for Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS). The role will drive design-to-manufacturing integration, ensuring scalable production, cost optimization, and robust quality systems.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead end-to-end engineering of BESS modules, racks, and containerized systems
• Define system architecture including battery cells, BMS, PCS, and EMS integration
• Drive Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA)
• Own DFMEA to identify and mitigate product design risks
• Lead product validation, reliability testing, and certification (IEC / UL / BIS)

Manufacturing Engineering

• Develop manufacturing processes for battery module and rack assembly
• Establish production line layout, tooling, and automation strategy
• Lead PFMEA to identify and mitigate manufacturing process risks
• Drive yield improvement, cycle time reduction, and cost optimization
• Support factory ramp‑up and capacity planning
• Lead New Product Introduction (NPI) from prototype to mass production
• Drive pilot builds and production validationEnsure seamless design transfer to manufacturing
• Collaborate with R&D, Quality, and Supply Chain teams

Quality & Compliance

• Implement robust engineering quality frameworks
• Ensure adherence to global safety and compliance standards
• Support certification and regulatory approvals

Leadership

• Build and lead Product Engineering and Manufacturing Engineering teams
• Drive localization and supplier industrialization initiatives
• Partner with cross-functional stakeholders for execution excellence

Qualification & Experience

• Bachelor’s / Master’s in Electrical / Mechanical / Electronics Engineering
• 15+ years in product & manufacturing engineering
• Experience in BESS / EV battery / energy storage / power electronics preferred
• Proven track record in manufacturing scale‑up and industrialization