TACO EV -The BESS (Battery Energy Storage System) Vertical focuses on delivering reliable and cost-effective energy storage solutions through solid supplier partnerships, robust technical evaluation processes, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Position Title

Purchase - Engineer (BESS Vertical)

Department -Purchase / Supply Chain

Reporting To - Manager Purchase

Location - Chakan - Pune

Job Purpose -

To serve as a technical interface between suppliers and internal cross-functional teams by ensuring supplier capability development, process compliance, product quality, timely project execution, and successful new product introduction for BESS-related components and systems.

Key Responsibilities

Supplier Technical Development
Evaluate supplier manufacturing capabilities, infrastructure, and technical competencies.
Conduct supplier technical audits and capability assessments.
Support development of new suppliers and alternate sourcing prospects.
Drive localization initiatives for BESS components and materials.

Recent Product Development (NPD) Support
Coordinate supplier involvement during new product development and industrialization.
Ensure timely submission and approval of APQP, PPAP, FMEA, Control Plans,



and Process Flow Diagrams.
Track supplier readiness for prototype, pilot, and mass production stages.
Support engineering changes and product transfer activities.

Supplier Quality Management
Monitor supplier quality performance and process adherence.
Support root cause analysis and corrective actions for supplier quality issues.
Participate in supplier process validation and quality improvement activities.
Ensure supplier compliance with customer and regulatory requirements.

Project Management & Coordination
Coordinate with Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, and Procurement teams.
Track project timelines and supplier deliverables.
Review technical specifications, drawings, BOMs, and test requirements with suppliers.
Facilitate resolution of technical concerns during project execution.

Process & Continuous Improvement
Promote Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement initiatives at supplier locations.
Drive productivity, quality enhancement, and cost optimization projects.
Support supplier capacity planning and risk mitigation activities.

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