Assistant Manager – Assembly (EV)

Job Title:

Role Objective

electric dumper trucks

Key Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end assembly of

  EV dumper trucks

  including chassis, suspension, axles, cabin, dump body, and final vehicle integration.
• Oversee assembly of

  EV-specific systems

  : battery packs, e-axle/motor, inverter, DC-DC, onboard charger, HV & LV wiring harnesses.
• Ensure

  high-voltage safety compliance

  , lock-out/tag-out, insulation checks, and safe commissioning.
• Drive daily production planning, manpower deployment, and line balancing.
• Coordinate with

  Quality, R&D, Supply Chain, Manufacturing Engineering, and Service

  teams.
• Support

  prototype builds, pilot lots, and NPI ramp-up

  for EV dumper platforms.
• Ensure adherence to

  mining & off-highway standards

  , safety norms, and ruggedization requirements.
• Monitor assembly KPIs (FPY, rework, downtime, takt adherence) and drive improvements.
• Implement

  Lean, 5S, Kaizen, and waste elimination

  initiatives.
• Train and develop supervisors, technicians, and operators on EV systems and safety.
• Support field issue resolution and feedback incorporation into assembly processes.

Must-Have Skills

• Hands-on experience in

  heavy commercial vehicle / off-highway assembly

  .
• Strong understanding of

  EV systems

  (battery, motor, inverter, HV architecture).
• Knowledge of

  HV safety standards and procedures

  .
• Ability to manage

  shop-floor teams and production targets

  .
• Working knowledge of

  quality tools

  (PFMEA, Control Plan, SOPs).

Good-to-Have Skills

• Experience in

  mining or construction equipment

  assembly.
• Exposure to

  EV dumper / tipper / truck platforms

  .
• Knowledge of

  Lean Manufacturing / TPM / Six Sigma

  .
• Familiarity with

  SAP / MES / digital production dashboards

  .

Education & Experience

• BE / BTech / Diploma

  – Mechanical / Electrical / Automobile / Mechatronics.

• 7–12 years

  of assembly experience;

  EV exposure preferred