Role: Team Lead / Architect, Manufacturing Engineering (Facility & Tooling) - Assembly

Location: Hosur Battery Factory

Reporting to: Head - Facility & Tooling, Manufacturing Engineering

Team name: Manufacturing Engineering - Assembly

About the Team and the Role

The Manufacturing Engineering - Assembly team at Ather is responsible for architecting, layout planning, commissioning, and scaling automated assembly lines, plant expansions, and Industry 4.0 systems for high-voltage battery and box-build assemblies.

As the Team Lead / Architect, Manufacturing Engineering (Facility & Tooling), you will serve as the technical authority and project owner for battery pack facility and tooling engineering. You will lead cross-functional capital projects from concept to series production—spearheading facility design, digital simulation, advanced automation, equipment commissioning, and manufacturing system integration while mentoring engineering teams to achieve world-class OEE, safety, and cycle-time benchmarks.

Responsibilities

- Facility & Tooling Architecture: Deliver end-to-end design, capacity planning, procurement, installation, and commissioning of facility infrastructure, automated tooling, and special-purpose machines (SPMs) for battery pack assembly lines.

- Manufacturing Standards & Ergonomics: Establish and enforce plant-wide standards across visual management, machine safety, lean manufacturing, operator ergonomics, line-side logistics, and overall line efficiency (OLE/OEE).

- Digital Validation & Simulations: Drive early-stage digital engineering for new vehicle platforms, including virtual builds, digital twin deployments, plant/process flow simulations, and layout engineering to resolve capacity constraints ahead of physical rollout.

- Smart Manufacturing & IT Integration: Spearhead digital transformation on the shop floor by integrating line automation and data acquisition systems with MES, ERP, WMS, and QMS platforms.

- Cross-Functional Design Alignment: Collaborate with R&D;, Product Design, and Quality teams on DFA, DFM, DFS, and CTQ parameters, feeding forward operational constraints and lessons learned into next-generation architectures.





- Risk Mitigation & Quality Governance: Lead PFMEA and EFMEA reviews to drive down RPN through proactive in-station process controls, poka-yoke systems, control plans, reaction plans, and rigorous MSA/Gage R&R; protocols.

- Program & Budget Management: Manage project Capex/Opex budgets, program milestones, and resource allocation across new product introductions (NPI), greenfield setups, and brownfield expansions.

- Technology Roadmap & Innovation: Track advancements in robotics, machine vision, dispensing, laser processing, and predictive maintenance (AI/ML) to build a scalable technology adoption roadmap.

- Team Leadership & Capability Building: Mentor and develop specialized engineering talent in robotics, PLC architecture, industrial IoT, and SPM development.

Experience and Qualifications

- Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, Instrumentation & Control, or Mechatronics Engineering.

- Experience: 10 to 15 years of relevant experience in Manufacturing Engineering or NPI functions within an automotive OEM or Tier-1 supplier, with significant exposure to high-volume battery pack manufacturing or precision electro-mechanical assemblies.

Must-Have Competencies

- Advanced Battery Pack Assembly Domain: Deep technical mastery in battery module and pack processes, including high-precision cell placement, ultrasonic/spot welding, laser welding, structural/thermal epoxy dispensing, high-voltage busbar tightening, automated end-of-line (EOL) testing, and compliance with AIS 156 norms.

- Turnkey Project Execution: Proven record of leading large-scale greenfield plant setups or complex brownfield expansion programs within tight launch timelines and budgets.

- Core Automation & Tooling Expertise:



Hands-on command over industrial robotics, PLC architectures, automated fixtures, material handling systems, computer vision systems, and SPM integration.

- Quality & Engineering Systems: Advanced proficiency in DFA/DFM/DFS principles, FMEA (Design, Process, Equipment), APQP/PPAP requirements, Root Cause Analysis (8D), and statistical process control.

- Software & Digital Tool Proficiency: Working familiarity with CAD/eCAD tools (SolidWorks, AutoCAD), simulation platforms (Process Simulate, Vis-Mockup/Vis-VSA), and industrial platforms (Siemens TIA Portal, LabVIEW).

Valuable-to-Have Competencies

- Exposure to applied AI/ML pipelines for predictive equipment maintenance, automated visual defect detection, and adaptive weld parameter control.

- In-depth understanding of next-generation battery chemistries, cell form factors (prismatic/cylindrical), and advanced thermal management materials.

- Certified Six Sigma Green/Black Belt with a strong foundation in value stream mapping, Kaizen events, and Lean manufacturing systems.

Want to know more?

At Ather, we’ve built India’s first intelligent electric scooter from scratch. Based on the philosophy of clean design and smart technology, we are transforming the urban commute experience. We are expanding rapidly across India and scaling up to bring our products to global markets.

Today, our product portfolio includes the Ather 450X, 450S, 450 Apex, and Rizta. Beyond the vehicle, we build complete ecosystems: an extensive fast-charging network, integrated battery production infrastructure, and an end-to-end connected ownership experience. To learn more, check out our Careers page and our Substack.

Be You, With Us

The Ather story doesn't write itself—our people do. We believe everyone is equal, but not the same. Diversity is our strength, and building an inclusive and equitable workplace begins with acknowledging and embracing our differences. We are an equal opportunity employer, and our team reflects a wide range of identities, experiences, and perspectives—all united by a shared passion to shape the Ather journey.

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