Job Description:

We are looking for an accomplished Director manufacturing professional with extensive hands-on experience in Lithium-ion Cell Manufacturing to lead the commissioning, qualification, and ramp-up of a Pilot Line producing Cylindrical and Prismatic cells. This role requires a seasoned manufacturing expert who has successfully commissioned and stabilised high-volume lithium-ion cell manufacturing lines and can mentor engineering and production teams while driving world-class manufacturing performance.

Key Responsibilities:

- Lead commissioning, SAT, qualification, and production ramp-up of Li-ion Cell Manufacturing Pilot Line.

- Drive manufacturing excellence across the complete electrode and cell manufacturing process.

- Optimise production yield, OEE, quality, throughput, and process capability.

- Lead process troubleshooting and implement permanent corrective actions.

- Establish SOPs, manufacturing standards, process controls, and best practices.

- Mentor and train production engineers, technicians, and operators.

- Collaborate closely with Equipment, Maintenance, Process Engineering, and Quality teams.

- Lead continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies.

- Drive process capability improvements through SPC, Cpk, Ppk, PFMEA, 8D, DMAIC, and Root Cause Analysis.

- Ensure stable production while maintaining world-class quality and safety standards.

Required Experience:

- 20+ years of experience in Lithium-ion Cell Manufacturing.

- Hands-on experience in commissioning and stabilizing at least one Gigafactory or GWh-scale Cell Manufacturing Line.

- Strong expertise across the complete manufacturing process including:

1. Slurry Mixing

2. Electrode Coating & Drying

3. Calendaring

4. Slitting

5. Stacking / Winding

6. Laser & Ultrasonic Welding

7. Electrolyte Filling

8. Formation

9. Cell Assembly

- Experience with Cylindrical and/or Prismatic Cell Manufacturing.

- Strong knowledge of MES, SCADA, SPC, OEE, Lean Manufacturing, and Six Sigma.

- Demonstrated leadership in training production teams and driving manufacturing excellence.

Educational Qualification:

- Bachelor's / Master's / PhD in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Electrochemical Engineering, Battery Technology, or related engineering discipline.

Role Details:

- Role: Production & Manufacturing - Other

- Industry Type: Automobile

- Department: Production, Manufacturing & Engineering

- Employment Type: Full Time, Permanent

- Role Category: Production & Manufacturing - Other

Education:

- UG: B.Tech / B.E. in Materials Science And Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical

- PG: M.Tech in Mechanical, Chemical

- Doctorate: Ph.D/Doctorate in Chemical, Mechanical