Production Engineer

The Production Planning Engineer will be responsible for end-to-end production planning, material coordination, capacity planning, scheduling, and workflow optimization for the BESS manufacturing line. This role ensures seamless alignment between design, procurement, production, and quality teams to meet output targets and project timelines. Key Responsibilities 1. Production Planning & Scheduling Develop daily, weekly, and monthly production plans for battery pack, module, and container assembly lines. Plan resources, manpower, and machine loading to meet production targets. Monitor WIP across stations and maintain optimal material flow. Coordinate with engineering and manufacturing teams for capacity utilization. 2. Material Requirement Planning (MRP) Prepare and monitor Bill of Materials (BOMs) for BESS products. Ensure timely availability of cells, modules, busbars, electronics, and assembly hardware. Coordinate with procurement and supply chain for on-time material delivery. Manage inventory levels through forecasting and consumption analysis. 3. Manufacturing Line Coordination Track progress of the battery pack, PCS integration, and enclosure assembly lines . Highlight bottlenecks and initiate corrective actions with production supervisors. Support development of SOPs, WI (Work Instructions) , and takt-time analysis. Facilitate smooth transition of engineering changes into production. Shift wise work allocation, manpower and material planning 4. Data Analytics & Reporting Maintain dashboards on: Production targets vs actuals Material usage & wastage Cycle time analysis Line efficiency (OEE) Provide reports to management for review, planning, and forecasting. 5. Cross-Functional Coordination Work closely with: Quality for inspections and process adherence Engineering & Application for routine updates Procurement for material availability Projects for delivery timelines Finance & Accounts for financial planning Participate in daily production meetings and present planning status. Required Skills & Knowledge Technical Skills Strong understanding of: Battery pack/module assembly processes Manufacturing planning , scheduling, and inventory control BOM structures , routing, and MRP systems Knowledge of BESS components: LFP battery modules/packs PCS, EMS, enclosures Wiring harnesses and power electronics Tools & Software SAP / ERP systems (mandatory) MS Excel (advanced) MS Project (preferred) Power BI Experience Required 3 5 years in manufacturing planning within BESS, EV batteries, electronics, or power equipment manufacturing. Experience in a large-volume assembly line is preferred. Familiarity with lean manufacturing, Kanban, and 5S is a plus. Qualification B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical / Electrical Certifications in Production Planning, Lean, or Supply Chain are preferable.