The Role
Leads end-to-end engineering, procurement, installation, commissioning, validation, and ramp-up of electrode mixing and slurry preparation systems for a high-volume Li-ion cell plant. Manages OEMs, FAT/SAT, layouts, MES integration, process documentation, CAPEX/OPEX, schedules, vendor performance, and cross-functional launch activities. Requires substantial Li-ion manufacturing experience, greenfield project delivery, and collaboration with Chinese equipment suppliers.
Summary Generated by Built In
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 ResponsibilitiesEquipment 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.
- 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.
- Electrode mixing and wet mixing systems; slurry handling.
- FAT / SAT / I&C procedures; MES integration basics.
- PFMEA, Control Plan, SOP, APQP, IATF 16949, OEE / TPM.
- AutoCAD, MS Project; CAPEX/OPEX management; layout and facility design.
Skills Required
- B.E. or B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering; Diploma plus B.E. pathway acceptable
- 8+ years of experience in manufacturing or equipment engineering
- 3+ years of experience in Li-ion cell manufacturing, specifically electrode mixing or slurry preparation
- Hands-on experience with at least one greenfield project involving FAT, installation, commissioning, and SAT of mixing equipment
- Experience working with Chinese OEMs and technology partners
- Willingness to travel to China for FAT and training
- Experience with electrode mixing and wet mixing systems and slurry handling
- Experience with FAT, SAT, installation, and commissioning procedures
- MES integration basics
- Knowledge of PFMEA, Control Plans, SOPs, APQP, IATF 16949, OEE, and TPM
- AutoCAD and MS Project experience
- CAPEX/OPEX management and layout or facility design experience
- Background in maintenance, machine installation, and leveling
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The Company
What We Do
KP Group was founded by Dr. Farukbhai Gulambhai Patel in 1994 which is now well recognized group of Gujarat. What started as a logistics service provider in 1994 is now a Rs.100+ Billion business empire. The Group has completed more than 29 years of its successful operations and today consists of several group of companies, all contributing to the fast and robust growth of the group. During the last decade the group has achieved phenomenal growth as a result of diversification into fabrication and galvanizing, renewable energy sector (Solar & Wind), Telecom infrastructure and lately in Green Hydrogen and Ammonia.
