Lead- Manufacturing Engineering Process

You’ll be our: Lead - Manufacturing Engineering Process

You’ll be based at: IBC Knowledge Park, Bangalore

You’ll be Aligned with: Head Manufacturing Engineering Process

You’ll be a member of: Manufacturing Engineering - Assembly

What you’ll do at Ather:

• Take the lead on all program-related activities, focusing on key areas like timelines, capex plans, and 4M (Man, Machine, Material, Method) planning.

• Ensure all new product introductions (NPIs) are launched on time and with a "First Time Right" approach.

• Closely work with cross-functional teams (CFTs) to provide updates and represent the ME team's interests.

• Primary liaison between the ME team and other departments, coordinating to resolve issues related to sustenance, cycle time improvements, and proof of concept (PoC).

• Maintain a comprehensive log of all ongoing issues, tracking them from identification to final closure.

• Facilitate program reviews with suppliers for new projects, working alongside the relevant ME team members to ensure alignment and progress.

• Experience with Siemens Teamcenter Visualization to create graphical Sequence of Events (SoE), which is crucial for visualizing and optimizing manufacturing processes.

• Manage virtual and physical builds to validate processes before they go live, catching potential problems early.

• Convert Engineering Bills of Material (EBOM) into Manufacturing Bills of Materials (MBOM), ensuring a seamless transition from design to production.

• Implementing Poka-Yoke to minimize operator errors and enhance quality.

• Strong working knowledge of Design for Assembly (DFA) and Design for Manufacturing (DFM), which will be integrated into the product development lifecycle from the start.

• Actively participate in the creation of Process Flow Diagrams (PFD), Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (PFMEA), and Control Plans to build robust processes.

• Continuously identify areas for improvement, determine problem resolutions, and implement them to enhance efficiency and reduce costs.

• Identify the necessary equipment, tooling, and material handling facilities for manual processes, ensuring smooth workflow.

• Manage the Change Request (CR) process, evaluating the impact of changes and implementing them effectively to maintain compliance and quality.

• Ensure that all manufacturing processes, equipment, and products comply with relevant safety standards and legal regulations.

• Transfer the knowledge to relevant teams to give them the awareness about discussions and decisions.

• Manage a team of 4-5 people and own the delivery

• Need to find & drive the improvement projects .

Here’s what we are looking for:

Domain skills:

• Ability to develop & foster strong stakeholder relationships

• Ability to identify potential risks & plan to mitigate them

• Hands on experience in working with multiple CFT

• Experience in project management

• About Company

  Ather Energy is a Bengaluru-based electric vehicle startup known for its smart scooters like the Ather 450X. The company builds high-performance EVs and invests in its own public charging network. It is pushing innovation in India’s growing sustainable mobility space.