Role Purpose The Head of Engineering & Maintenance will be responsible for providing strategic, technical and operational leadership for the complete Engineering and Maintenance function across the organisation's Electric Bus and Electric Truck fleet.

The role will be responsible for fleet reliability, vehicle availability, preventive and breakdown maintenance, troubleshooting, EV diagnostics, workshop operations, asset lifecycle management, OEM coordination, spare-parts planning, cost optimisation and development of a strong technical maintenance organisation.

The ideal candidate should have 20+ years of experience, with significant leadership experience in the EV industry and strong exposure to both electric buses and electric trucks.

Key Responsibilities1. Engineering & Maintenance Strategy

- Develop and implement the overall Engineering & Maintenance strategy for EV bus and truck operations.
- Establish standardised maintenance policies, SOPs, service schedules and technical standards across locations.
- Drive fleet availability, reliability, safety and maintenance cost optimisation.
- Develop long-term asset lifecycle and component reliability strategies.
- Plan maintenance requirements in line with fleet expansion and new project requirements.

2. EV Fleet Maintenance
- Lead preventive, predictive, corrective and breakdown maintenance for electric buses and trucks.
- Ensure maximum fleet availability and minimum vehicle downtime.
- Establish maintenance schedules based on vehicle utilisation, route conditions, payload and duty cycles.
- Monitor vehicle health, maintenance trends and recurring failures.
- Drive continuous improvement in fleet reliability and component life.

3. Breakdown Management & Troubleshooting
- Lead the resolution of critical and recurring vehicle breakdowns across all operating locations.
- Establish effective breakdown response, escalation and recovery mechanisms.
- Provide technical guidance for complex troubleshooting of electric buses and trucks.
- Diagnose and resolve issues related to:
- Battery Pack & BMS
- Electric Motor & Motor Controller
- VCU and Inverter
- High-Voltage electrical systems
- Charging systems
- DC-DC Converter and On-board Charger
- Thermal management systems
- Electrical and electronic systems
- Braking, steering, suspension and other mechanical systems
- Lead Root Cause Analysis (RCA) for major and recurring breakdowns.
- Implement corrective and preventive actions to eliminate repeat failures.
- Drive improvement in MTTR and breakdown response time.
- Coordinate with OEMs and technical partners for complex technical issues.

4. EV Technical & Engineering Expertise Provide technical leadership across complete EV architecture, including:
- Battery Packs and BMS
- Electric Motors and Controllers
- Inverters and Power Electronics
- Vehicle Control Unit (VCU)
- DC-DC Converters
- On-board Chargers
- Charging Systems
- High-Voltage Systems
- Thermal Management
- Regenerative Braking
- Telematics and Vehicle Diagnostics
- Electrical & Electronic Systems
- Mechanical and commercial vehicle systems
- Analyse diagnostic data and vehicle performance to identify technical issues.
- Support engineering improvements and technical modifications where required.

5. Fleet Reliability & Continuous Improvement
- Establish a structured fleet reliability improvement programme.
- Monitor MTBF, MTTR, breakdown rate, repeat failures and component failure trends.
- Conduct RCA and implement corrective/preventive actions.




- Identify chronic technical issues and develop permanent solutions.
- Work with OEMs and Engineering teams to improve vehicle and component reliability.
- Implement predictive maintenance and condition-monitoring practices.

6. Workshop & Maintenance Infrastructure
- Establish and standardise EV workshops across locations.
- Define requirements for workshop infrastructure, tools, diagnostic equipment and specialised EV equipment.
- Ensure workshops have adequate technical and safety infrastructure.
- Improve workshop productivity and technician utilisation.
- Conduct periodic engineering and maintenance audits.
- Ensure workshop capacity is aligned with fleet growth.

7. High-Voltage EV Safety
- Establish and enforce EV high-voltage safety protocols.
- Develop SOPs for HV isolation, battery handling, diagnostics, charging and emergency response.
- Ensure technicians are trained and competent to work on high-voltage systems.
- Conduct regular technical and safety audits.
- Work closely with EHS/Safety teams to ensure a solid safety culture.

8. Spare Parts & Inventory Management
- Define critical spare-parts requirements for EV buses and trucks.
- Coordinate with SCM and Stores to maintain appropriate Min-Max and safety stock levels.
- Monitor spare consumption and component failure trends.
- Ensure availability of critical components to minimise vehicle downtime.
- Drive reduction in excess, obsolete and slow-moving inventory.
- Develop repair, refurbishment and component lifecycle strategies.

9. OEM & Vendor Management
- Act as the senior technical interface with EV OEMs, battery suppliers, charging partners and maintenance vendors.
- Manage technical escalations and critical failure resolution.
- Monitor OEM technical support and service performance.
- Drive warranty claim identification, submission and recovery.
- Participate in technical evaluation of new EV models and technology partners.
- Establish performance standards for technical vendors and service partners.

10. New Fleet & Project Readiness
- Lead engineering and maintenance readiness for new EV projects and fleet deployment.
- Participate in technical evaluation of new electric bus and truck models.
- Ensure availability of workshops, diagnostic tools, critical spares, SOPs and trained manpower before deployment.
- Support vehicle trials, pilot operations and technical acceptance.
- Develop maintenance plans for new projects and locations.

11. Maintenance Cost & Budget Management
- Prepare and manage the annual Engineering & Maintenance budget.
- Monitor maintenance cost per vehicle and per kilometer.
- Optimize labor, spare-parts, repair and external service costs.
- Develop lifecycle cost models for critical EV components.
- Identify cost-saving opportunities without compromising safety or reliability.

12. Maintenance Data, MIS & Analytics
- Develop and monitor Engineering & Maintenance dashboards.
- Track:
- Fleet Availability
- Breakdown Rate
- MTBF
- MTTR
- Preventive Maintenance Compliance
- Vehicle Downtime
- Maintenance Cost/KM
- Repeat Failure Rate
- Critical Spare Availability
- Warranty Recovery
- Workshop Productivity
- Use telematics,



diagnostic and maintenance data for predictive maintenance and decision-making.
- Present periodic performance reports and improvement plans to senior management.

13. Team Leadership & Capability Development
- Lead a multi-location Engineering & Maintenance organisation.
- Manage Engineering Managers, Maintenance Managers, Engineers, Supervisors and Technicians.
- Develop technical competency frameworks and training programmes.
- Identify skill gaps and strengthen internal EV technical capabilities.
- Establish succession planning for critical technical roles.
- Build a culture of safety, accountability, reliability and continuous improvement.

14. Cross-Functional Collaboration

Work closely with

- Operations & Fleet Management
- SCM & Procurement
- Stores
- Finance
- EHS / Safety
- Engineering / Technology
- Telematics
- OEMs and technical partners

to ensure seamless fleet operations and timely resolution of technical issues.

Key Performance Indicators

- Fleet Availability
- Breakdown Frequency
- Vehicle Downtime
- MTBF
- MTTR
- Preventive Maintenance Compliance
- Repeat Failure Reduction
- Maintenance Cost per KM
- Maintenance Budget Adherence
- Critical Spare Availability
- Warranty Recovery
- Workshop Productivity
- Technician Productivity
- EV/HV Safety Compliance
- Fleet Lifecycle Cost Optimisation

Qualification & Experience

Education

- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical / Electrical / Automobile / Mechatronics Engineering or equivalent.
- MBA / Master's qualification in Operations, Engineering or Management will be an added advantage.

Experience

- 20+ years of overall experience in Engineering & Maintenance.
- Significant experience in the Electric Vehicle industry is mandatory.
- Strong hands-on and leadership experience in electric bus and electric truck maintenance.
- Experience managing large commercial EV fleets across multiple locations.
- Experience with EV OEMs, fleet operators, commercial vehicle OEMs, logistics or electric mobility companies will be preferred.

Technical Competencies
- EV Architecture & Powertrain
- Battery & BMS
- Electric Motors & Controllers
- Power Electronics
- High-Voltage Systems
- Charging Infrastructure
- Vehicle Diagnostics & Troubleshooting
- Telematics
- Preventive & Predictive Maintenance
- Breakdown Management
- Root Cause Analysis
- Reliability Engineering
- Commercial Vehicle Mechanical Systems
- Workshop Management
- Spare Parts Management

Leadership Competencies
- Strategic Planning & Execution
- Strong Technical Leadership
- Multi-location Operations Management
- Large Team Management
- Problem Solving & Troubleshooting
- Data-driven Decision Making
- OEM & Vendor Management
- Cost & Budget Management
- Stakeholder Management
- Strong Safety & Compliance Orientation

Ideal Candidate Profile The ideal candidate will be a senior Engineering & Maintenance leader with 20+ years of experience, including significant experience in the Electric Vehicle industry, with proven expertise in both electric bus and electric truck maintenance. The candidate should have strong hands-on knowledge of breakdown management, troubleshooting, EV diagnostics, reliability engineering, workshop operations and fleet maintenance, combined with the ability to lead large multi-location teams and drive fleet availability, safety, cost optimization and operational excellence.

Industry: Electric Mobility / Commercial EV

Experience: 20+ Years

Location: Mumbai

Interested candidate please share your cv at [email protected]

📌 Head – Engineering & Maintenance (Mumbai)
🏢 Transvolt Mobility
📍 Mumbai