Job Purpose
Plan, coordinate, and direct QC and Application development activities, to support manufacturing and R&D; in timely delivery of results / products to customers.
To ensure analytical / testing protocols are developed for all planned products.
Monitoring laboratory data and metrics on a regular basis to ensure that appropriate investigation, corrective action, and/or escalation is conducted.
Drive investigation in case of non-conforming laboratory test results.
Identify training needs and arrange for training.
To ensure adequate testing facility is available at all times.
To ensure & plan timely calibration / maintenance of all the equipment and instruments.
To provide hands on leadership and management of day-to-day quality interactions within the manufacturing group and QC group.
Obtain ISO and other specific certifications for the lab.
Skills and academic qualifications
Functional Skills
Functional Skills Required -
• Lab management • Knowledge of battery materials – cathode, anode, electrolyte • Hands-on experience with assembly and testing of Li ion cells (coin & pouch type) • Electrochemical methods – cyclic voltammetry, impedance spectroscopy, charge / disc
Technical Skills required -
• Inorganic synthesis, especially oxides, phosphates, silicates of alkali and transition metals. • Chemical analysis, Thermal analysis, spectrophotometry, etc.