Sr. Manager / Manager - Product Management Engineering

Key Responsibilities:

1. Certification Compliance / Products & Systems Certification Management

• Product certifications and approvals (IEC & UL Standards & BIS) & System Certification.
• Compiling, Reviewing, and sending necessary documentation packages to certifying bodies in compliance with certification requirements
• Communicate technical details within certification with certification agencies and statutory bodies.
• Internal compliance Check with design standards and regulations.
• Should be able to manage #BIS registration - Branding Application ,ALMM Enlistment for new and Expansion units.

2. Product Development & Innovation

• Lead end-to-end product development, translating customer and market requirements into product specifications.
• Coordinate with Technical, Quality, R&D and MFG teams on prototype design, performance evaluation, and validation.
• Ensure new products meet cost, quality, performance, and reliability goals.
• Drive design improvements to enhance efficiency and reduce costs.

3. Module Technology & Roadmap

• Closely work the Product Technical Team to evaluate and adopt emerging solar cell and module technologies
• Monitor industry trends, innovations in materials, and advanced manufacturing techniques.
• Benchmark competitor products and provide insights to shape the companys technology roadmap.
• Interface with material and equipment suppliers to assess and implement technological upgrades.

4. Cross-Functional & Technical Collaboration

• Work closely with R&D, Quality, Procurement, Manufacturing teams to ensure product readiness and compliance.
• Provide technical documentation and support to compliance and certification teams.
• Facilitate pilot production runs and successful transition to mass production.

5. Market Interface & Technical Support

• Gather market intelligence and customer feedback to guide product development.
• Support technical sales efforts by delivering product knowledge, presentations, and training to commercial teams and customers.

6. Testing, Reliability & Qualification

• Define and oversee reliability testing protocols for new product configurations.
• Approve Bills of Materials (BOM) for new module types.
• Assist Technical & Plant teams in carrying out the testing requirements for Calibration modules and Customer requested testing
• Ensure long-term durability and field performance through robust validation and testing procedures.
• Collaborate with certification bodies for product qualification and documentation.

7. Continuous Improvement & Team Leadership

• Lead initiatives for product and process optimization.
• Mentor and manage a high-performing product development team.
• Foster a culture of innovation, agility, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical/electrical engineering/Electronics/Mechatronics Engineering. Master’s degree in Engineering in preferred.
• Minimum 10+ years of experience in solar module engineering, product development, or technology innovation.
• Strong understanding of PV module materials, design, and manufacturing processes.
• Hands-on experience with reliability testing, BOM evaluation, and technology benchmarking.
• Proficient in managing product lifecycles from concept to commercialization.
• Excellent cross-functional leadership, project management, and communication skills.
• Familiarity with global certification standards and documentation protocols.