Head- Engineering (Heavy Electric Vehicle)

As Head Engineering (Heavy Electric Vehicle) individual will drive all technology and product-related functions for the organization. The person must have experience in technical leadership in design, development and analysis of electro-mechanical systems and controls. Delivering high-quality outcomes and responsible for driving technical innovation, managing engineering projects, and ensuring the successful delivery of high-quality products and solutions for the organization as per business needs.

Ideal Experience:

Education:

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Must have in-depth knowledge of Automotive HARDWARE (mechanical, electrical, electronics, embedded systems) and SOFTWARE (design, development, testing of drivers & firmware) engineering.
• Designing, developing, prototyping and testing of Electric Vehicle batteries, powertrain and other electromechanical components.
• Creates functional strategies & specific objectives for sub functions. Develops budgets, policies & procedures to support functional infrastructure.
• Conduct feasibility studies and prototyping to evaluate new technologies and approaches.
• Involves planning, managing, and supervising the design, development, testing and integration of systems, products, or processes (Hardware & Software).
• Create and maintain internal dashboards and MISs and support operations and account teams with necessary data for smooth running of the business.
• Set up the right analytics infrastructure to allow the organizations ability to scale up and monitor operations/ assets.
• Develop innovative pricing models in close conjugation with the account and marketing teams.
• Understand the companys strategy and performance needs and help develop methodologies.
• With the group members, create and sustain a dynamic group culture that rewards innovation, creativity, risk taking and success.

Key Skills & Attributes:

• A reputation for competence, strong work ethics and a high energy approach.
• Plan for growth of the practice and liaise with the necessary stakeholders to execute the same Very strong technology background in Product Engineering including end-end (electromechanical, firmware, drivers, applications) product development on traditional and new technologies.
• A hands-on natural leader, advisor, consultant and strategist with the demeanor, business maturity, intellect and integrity required to establish immediate credibility.
• A collaborative individual who is motivated by working effectively with others and forging consensus. Someone described it as "good with people" and "down-to-earth”.
• Track record of developing new products, technical services and approaches, Experience in taking a business from concept to reality, ideally gained in start-up or new business development environment.
• Demonstrated experience in a product development and mass deployment environment involving multiple technologies like energy storage, power electronics, embedded software, mechatronics, automation/robotics, information networks and data management.
• Demonstrated experience both as a strategist and tactical operating leader, possessing strong problem solving and project management skills.
• Has exceptional capability to set up and maintain analytical and data science tools/ dashboards/ reporting systems from scratch.
• Capable of building strong product teams and delivering the right products to cater to customer needs while keeping business objectives in mind.
• Exceptional management skills in recruiting, developing, retaining, and motivating strong management teams.
• Possess an open and flexible mindset toward culturally and technically diversified global and multicultural working environments. Has historically been able to build cohesive, diverse teams.