You'll be working with the New Product Quality team at Exponent Energy
What you will do:
We are seeking an experienced New Product Quality Specialist - Mechanical to lead quality assurance activities for new product development in electric vehicle systems, including battery packs, charging systems, and vehicle components. This role will ensure mechanical design integrity, manufacturing feasibility, and compliance with automotive quality standards throughout the product development lifecycle.
Responsibilities
Product Development Quality
Lead APQP (Advanced Product Quality Planning) activities for new mechanical components and systems including battery enclosures, thermal management systems, and structural components
Conduct design reviews (DFM/DFA) to ensure manufacturability, assembly feasibility, and quality requirements are met
Develop and execute DVP&R; (Design Verification Plan & Report) for mechanical systems
Coordinate PPAP (Production Part Approval Process) submissions and ensure supplier readiness
Standards and Compliance
Ensure compliance with automotive standards including IATF *****, AIS 038, AIS 156, ISO *******, and IS *****
Implement quality requirements for battery pack mechanical design, including vibration, shock, and crash safety specifications
Verify adherence to dimensional tolerancing (GD&T;), material specifications, and surface finish requirements
Failure Analysis and Prevention
Lead root cause analysis (8D, 5-Why, Fishbone) for mechanical failures during development and validation phases




Implement FMEA (Failure Mode and Effects Analysis) for mechanical systems and drive risk mitigation actions
Monitor and analyze field failure data to implement design improvements
Testing and Validation
Define quality checkpoints and acceptance criteria for mechanical validation testing
Coordinate environmental, durability, and performance testing of battery enclosures, cooling systems, and vehicle structures
Review test reports and ensure closure of non-conformances before production release
Cross-functional Collaboration
Interface with design, manufacturing, and validation teams to resolve quality issues
Support EBOM to MBOM conversion with quality considerations
The ideal candidate requires:
Education
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
Master's degree preferred
Experience
8-10 years of experience in automotive quality, with at least 5 years in new product development
Hands-on experience with EV battery systems, power electronics, or automotive structural components
Proven track record of managing APQP/PPAP processes from concept to production
Technical Skills
Strong understanding of mechanical design principles, materials (CRCA, HSLA, aluminum alloys),



and manufacturing processes (stamping, welding, machining, die-casting)
Proficiency in GD&T; interpretation and tolerance analysis
Experience with quality tools: FMEA, Control Plans, MSA, SPC, 8D problem solving
Knowledge of battery pack mechanical design requirements including thermal management, sealing, and structural integrity
Standards Knowledge
Working knowledge of IATF *****, ISO ****, and Indian automotive standards (AIS series)
Understanding of battery safety standards and testing requirements
Knowledge of automotive testing standards for environmental and durability validation
What matters
High ownership of work.
Quality of work
Approach towards problem-solving
Dissatisfaction towards mediocre work
Resilient attitude to bounce back after failing
Ideal experience range of 4 to 8 years of relevant experience
About Us
Exponent simplifies energy for EVs.
Co-founded by Arun Vinayak (Ather Energy's Founding Partner & Former Chief Product Officer) and Sanjay Byalal (Former hardware strategic sourcing and cell strategy lead, Ather and Former Supply Chain Lead, HUL), Exponent focuses on solving two sides of the energy problem by building the e^pump (charging station) and e^pack (battery pack) which together unlock 15-min rapid charging.
The 200+ solid team of passionate builders have a ton of EV experience and are currently looking for more builders to join one of the best EV teams in India to build & scale Exponent.

📌 New Product Quality Specialist - Mechanical (Bengaluru)
🏢 Exponent Energy
📍 Bengaluru