Senior Manager Battery Assembly

Senior Manager Battery Assembly

Department:

Job Summary:

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the battery pack assembly operations

  for electric buses, ensuring high quality, efficiency, and safety standards.
• Strong knowledge of

  battery technology

  , BMS integration, thermal management, and quality control
• Supervise the

  design for manufacturability (DFM)

  and

  design for assembly (DFA)

  reviews in collaboration with R&D and engineering teams.
• Oversee the

  integration of Battery Management Systems (BMS)

  , thermal systems, wiring harnesses, enclosures, and safety mechanisms.
• Drive the

  industrialization of new battery pack designs

  , working closely with cross-functional teams (Design, Supply Chain, Quality, and Production).
• Implement and monitor

  production KPIs

  , quality metrics, and continuous improvement initiatives (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen).
• Ensure strict adherence to

  safety protocols, hazardous material handling

  , and regulatory compliance (AIS-048, AIS-038, ISO 26262, etc.).
• Coordinate with vendors for battery cells/modules procurement and support localization efforts.
• Lead a team of engineers, supervisors, and technicians in the battery assembly plant.

Key Skills & Competencies:

• Strong understanding of

  battery architecture, cell formats (cylindrical, prismatic, pouch)

  , and safety systems.
• Hands-on experience in

  battery pack production lines

  , jig/fixture development, and automation systems is a plus.
• Familiarity with quality standards like

  IATF 16949

  ,

  ISO 9001

  , and EV-specific standards.
• Proven leadership skills with experience managing cross-functional technical teams.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and analytical abilities.
• Experience with thermal management systems (liquid/air-cooled packs).
• Knowledge of

  battery testing protocols (IEC 62660, UN 38.3)

  .
• Exposure to high-voltage safety standards and energy storage compliance norms.
• Familiarity with digital manufacturing tools (MES, ERP, PLM).
• Knowledge of cell to pack concept.
• Exposure to work control environment (Temperature, Moisture and Dust)
• Team Management.
• Task Management.
• Financial Acumen.