Production Engineer- Battery

Role & responsibilities

1. Production:

• Responsible for to achieve set productivity target
• Responsible to achieve the set OEE
• Responsible to close the daily MIS
• Responsible to make all the production documents like SOP, Process check sheet, OPL etc
• Responsible to train the operator and skill upgradation
• Develop and implement production schedules to meet customer demand and optimize resources.
• Collaborate with the supply chain team to ensure timely availability of raw materials and components.
• Develop and implement production schedules to meet customer demand and optimize resources.
• Collaborate with the supply chain team to ensure timely availability of raw materials and components.

2. Quality Control:

• Implement defect free process
• Implement and enforce quality control standards throughout the production process.
• Work closely with the quality assurance team to address and rectify any production-related quality issues.

3. Team Leadership

• Lead and motivate the production team to achieve production targets and quality objectives.
• Conduct regular performance evaluations, provide feedback, and facilitate training as needed.

4. Process Optimisation:

• Continuously analyze production processes to identify opportunities for improvement and increased efficiency.
• Implement lean manufacturing principles to streamline workflows and reduce waste.

5. Safety Compliance:

• Ensure 100% PPE compliance
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and best practices in the production environment.
• Implement and enforce safety protocols to create a secure working environment for all team members.

6. Equipment Maintainance:

• Schedule and oversee routine maintenance activities to minimize downtime.
• Collaborate with the maintenance team to ensure that production equipment is well-maintained and operating at optimal levels.

7. Cost Maintainance:

• Monitor production costs and implement cost-effective measures to enhance overall profitability.
• Work with the finance team to develop and manage production budgets.

8. Collaboration:

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineering, quality assurance, and logistics, to ensure seamless coordination and communication.
• Provide regular updates on production status and address any challenges or bottlenecks.

Core Competencies:

• Lithium ion battery pack,Battery charging and discharging process , BCT, BMS ,Safety requirement, Function parameter Like -OCV,IR,Cell Dimension ,Nominal voltage,SOC,C-rate.Cell technology,
• Responsible for monthly schedules by coordinating with PPC and planning resources availability all the time for smooth execution of production activities.
• Responsible for capacity planning and manpower planning as per production forecast.
• Responsible for Preparing & updating the SOPs, work instructions and training the team members.
• Responsible to Ensure the quality of products meeting as per IATF:16949 standard requirements.
• Responsible to Ensure the employee safety and environment across the line
• Responsible to Ensure the 5S in worplace all time and improving continuously on daily basis.
• Responsible to Establish the effective process controls like POKE-YOKEs for the existing process, by coordinating with customers on process audits initiating counter measures based on customer complaints through CAPA, QCC, one point lesson & 8D reports.
• Responsible to implement low cost automation projects and implement by coordinating with concerned department.
• Responsible for End-to-End Assembly and Reworking / Rectifying the defects in the Battery Pack.
• Responsible to implement PFD,APQP,PPAP,FMEA,SPC & MSA)
• Responsible to identify bottle neck opeartion and implement kaizen to reduce the same
• Responsible to do cycle time study (MOST )

Qualifications:

• Proven experience in production management, preferably in the electric vehicle or automotive industry.

• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and inspire a production team.

• In-depth knowledge of production processes, quality control, and safety standards.

• Familiarity with lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.