Department: Manufacturing Engineering / Projects

Industry: Electric Vehicle (EV) Motor & Controller Manufacturing

About the Role:
Job Summary: We are seeking a highly motivated and technically competent Project Engineer / Senior Project Engineer to lead manufacturing project execution for EV Motor and Controller production facilities. The candidate will be responsible for end-to-end project management, including machine sourcing, CAPEX planning, technical evaluation, procurement support, installation, commissioning, validation, and production handover. The role requires solid experience in Special Purpose Machines (SPM), industrial automation, electrical systems, PLCs, HMIs, and manufacturing line integration. Exposure to world-class End-of-Line (EOL) testing systems, automated assembly lines, and EV manufacturing processes will be an added advantage.

Responsibilities
- Project Management
- Lead manufacturing projects from concept to production implementation.
- Prepare project timelines, CAPEX budgets, and project execution plans.




- Coordinate with internal stakeholders including Production, Quality, Maintenance, R&D;, Purchase, Finance, and Suppliers.
- Track project milestones, risks, and deliverables to ensure timely completion.
- CAPEX & Procurement Management
- Prepare CAPEX proposals with technical and financial justification.
- Develop technical specifications and RFQs for equipment procurement.
- Conduct supplier evaluation, technical discussions, and commercial comparison.
- Support Purchase team in PO creation, vendor finalization, and procurement.
- Monitor machine manufacturing progress and supplier compliance.
- Machine Installation & Commissioning
- Manage machine installation, utility planning, and site readiness activities.
- Coordinate FAT (Factory Acceptance Test) and SAT (Site Acceptance Test).
- Lead machine commissioning and process qualification activities.
- Ensure all safety, quality, and productivity requirements are met.
- Machine Valid

📌 Senior Project Engineer (Chennai)
🏢 Simpson Ltd.
📍 Chennai