The Role
Leads manufacturing engineering for high-voltage battery modules and packs, including process design, DFA, DFM, PFMEA, laser welding qualification, fixtures, tooling, equipment procurement, process controls, and documentation. Collaborates with design, quality, suppliers, and production teams; leads POCs and DOEs; ensures safety and industrial-standard compliance; supports audits and trains production staff.
Summary Generated by Built In
1. Work with High-Voltage battery system Manufacturing engineering to establish manufacturing processes for Battery Modules/Packs and its related components.
2. Perform DFA, DFM, and PFMEA for all the associated processes at the battery module/pack assembly level.
3 Ownership on process design and execution on Battery laser welding process for battery modules. Qualify welding in accordance with International standards.
4. Design and manufacture applicable fixtures, tools etc for efficient process execution.
5. Define the build sequence, process steps and develop suitable manufacturing assembly steps.
6. Work closely with suppliers on equipment requirements, tools, fixtures through qualification, RFQ, Inspection, equipment installation, and final qualification.
7. Develop process control specifications for all set processes.
8. Collaborate closely with Design, Quality and internal teams to define optimal strategies in battery manufacturing.
9. Lead proof-of-concept (POC) and Design of Experiments (DOE) to validate process design and performance.
10. Develop process documentation for all processes, such as MIS and route cards. Ensure all manufacturing processes comply with industrial standards. Ensure compliance with safety regulations and company policies.Maintain detailed records of process parameters, equipment specifications, maintenance activities and performance metrics
11. Train and support production staff on new processes, safe battery operation, equipment and tool operation, and industry best practices.
12. Understand AS9100 quality standards and lead internal and external quality audits.
Requirements
Experience
12-18 Years in Manufacturing engineering and Battery manufacturing.
Experience with an eVTOL company is an additional advantage for this position.
Laser welding of Pouch format cells, Cell to pack architecture.
Skills Required
- 12–18 years of experience in manufacturing engineering and battery manufacturing
- Experience with an eVTOL company
- Experience with laser welding of pouch-format cells
- Experience with cell-to-pack architecture
- Understanding of AS9100 quality standards
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The Company
What We Do
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