Head – Process Engineering | BESS
Department: Engineering / Manufacturing Engineering
Level: Head / AGM / DGM
Location: Chennai / Oragadam
Industry: Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)

Role Purpose
Lead the Process Engineering function for BESS manufacturing, covering cell-to-module, module-to-pack, LV/HV pack, rack and container integration. The role will be responsible for process design, NPI, prototype-to-mass-production industrialization, line balancing, productivity, automation, OEE, process quality, and continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities
1. Process Engineering & Industrialization
- Lead end-to-end process engineering for BESS manufacturing lines.
- Develop and optimize manufacturing processes from prototype → pilot → SOP → mass production.
- Establish process flow, SOPs, work instructions, process parameters and control plans.
- Drive DFM/DFA and manufacturability improvements.
- Lead line layout, capacity planning, takt time and manpower optimization.

2. BESS Manufacturing Process
- Strong understanding of:
- Cell/module assembly




- Battery module and pack assembly
- Busbar and harness assembly
- BMS integration
- LV/HV pack assembly
- Rack integration
- Thermal management
- PCS/EMS integration
- BESS container integration
- Develop processes for mechanical, electrical and high-voltage assembly.
- Ensure robust processes for lithium-ion battery manufacturing and handling.

3. NPI & Prototype Development
- Lead NPI activities for recent BESS products.
- Coordinate with R&D;, Design, Quality, Production, SCM and Projects teams.
- Conduct process validation, pilot builds, FAI and production trials.
- Drive smooth transition from engineering prototype to commercial production.
- Identify process risks and establish mitigation plans before SOP.

4. Automation & Manufacturing Excellence
- Identify opportunities for automation, robotics, laser welding, testing and digital manufacturing.
- Drive OEE, FPY, cycle-time, throughput and productivity improvements.

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