DEPUTY MANAGER

Job Description (JD) – Deputy Manager – New Product Development (NPD) – BESS

Position

Deputy Manager – New Product Development (NPD) – Battery Energy Storage System (BESS)

Department

Research & Development (R&D) / Engineering

Reporting To

Manager / Senior Manager – R&D & Product Development

Location

Corporate Office / Manufacturing Plant

Experience

7–10 Years

Qualification

B.E./B.Tech in Electrical, Electronics, Mechanical, Mechatronics, Energy Engineering or equivalent.

M.Tech/MBA (Technology Management) preferred.

Certification in Project Management (PMP/PRINCE2) is an added advantage.

Job Summary

The Deputy Manager – NPD (BESS) is responsible for leading the end-to-end development of Battery Energy Storage System products, from concept and design to prototype validation, certification, pilot production, and commercialization. The role requires strong technical expertise in lithium-ion battery systems, Battery Management Systems (BMS), power electronics, thermal management, and cross-functional coordination to deliver innovative, reliable, and cost-effective products. Similar industry roles emphasize end-to-end product development, testing, validation, compliance, and collaboration across engineering and manufacturing teams.

Key Responsibilities

Product Development

Lead complete New Product Development (NPD) lifecycle for BESS products.

Define product specifications based on customer and market requirements.

Develop innovative BESS solutions for Utility, C&I, and Renewable Energy applications.

Drive prototype development and product improvements.

System Design

Design and integrate:

Battery Packs & Modules

Battery Management System (BMS)

Power Conversion System (PCS)

Energy Management System (EMS)

Thermal Management System

Fire Protection System

Containerized BESS Solutions

Engineering & Validation

Prepare engineering calculations and technical specifications.

Conduct Design Verification (DVT), Product Validation (PVT), Reliability Testing and Environmental Testing.

Perform Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and Failure Mode Effect Analysis (FMEA).

Ensure compliance with customer specifications.

Compliance & Certification

Coordinate certification with NABL/UL/IEC accredited laboratories.

Ensure compliance with:

IEC 62619

IEC 62933

UL 9540

UL 9540A

IEC 61000

IEEE Standards

BIS Requirements

Support documentation for product approvals.

Cross Functional Coordination

Coordinate with:

Mechanical Design

Electrical Design

Embedded Software

Manufacturing

Supply Chain

Quality Assurance

Procurement

Projects & Commissioning

Sales & Marketing

Project Management

Prepare project schedules and milestones.

Track NPD timelines.

Manage engineering changes (ECN/ECR).

Drive cost reduction and value engineering initiatives.

Monitor risks and mitigation plans.

Supplier Development

Evaluate new technology suppliers.

Support localization initiatives.

Validate new components and alternate vendors.

Work with suppliers during prototype development.

Documentation

Prepare and maintain:

Design Documents

BOM

Product Specifications

Test Reports

Validation Reports

DFMEA/PFMEA

SOPs

Engineering Change Notes

Technical Manuals

Team Leadership

Mentor Design Engineers and Graduate Engineer Trainees.

Allocate engineering tasks.

Conduct technical reviews.

Drive continuous improvement and innovation culture.

Required Technical Skills

Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)

Lithium-ion Battery Technology

Battery Management Systems (BMS)

Power Electronics

PCS Integration

EMS/SCADA Integration

Thermal Management

Fire Suppression Systems

Electrical Protection Systems

Grid Integration

Product Validation & Reliability Testing

DFMEA / PFMEA

Root Cause Analysis

DVP&R

CAD Software (SolidWorks/AutoCAD/CATIA)

MATLAB/Simulink

ETAP

ERP/SAP

MS Project / Primavera

Desired Knowledge

Renewable Energy

Solar + Storage Integration

Grid Code Compliance

Microgrid Applications

Utility Scale Energy Storage

Product Certification Process

Manufacturing Process Development

Cost Engineering

Lean Product Development

Design for Manufacturability (DFM)

Behavioral Competencies

Leadership

Innovation

Analytical Thinking

Problem Solving

Project Management

Decision Making

Cross-functional Collaboration

Communication Skills

Customer Orientation

Ownership & Accountability

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

New Product Launches

Time-to-Market

Product Reliability

Prototype Success Rate

Product Cost Optimization

Engineering Change Closure

Certification Completion

Defect Reduction

Customer Acceptance Rate

On-Time Project Delivery

Preferred Industry Background

Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)

Renewable Energy

Solar EPC

EV Charging Infrastructure

Lithium-ion Battery Manufacturing

Power Electronics

Electrical Equipment Manufacturing

Energy Storage Solutions