Product Engineering Specialist

Role Summary We are seeking a seasoned Head – Product Engineering & Manufacturing Engineering (PE & ME) to lead end-to-end product industrialization for Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS). The role will drive design-to-manufacturing integration, ensuring scalable production, cost optimization, and robust quality systems. Key Responsibilities: Product Engineering Lead end-to-end engineering of BESS modules, racks, and containerized systems Define system architecture including battery cells, BMS, PCS, and EMS integration Drive Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA) Own DFMEA to identify and mitigate product design risks Lead product validation, reliability testing, and certification (IEC / UL / BIS) Manufacturing Engineering Develop manufacturing processes for battery module and rack assembly Establish production line layout, tooling, and automation strategy Lead PFMEA to identify and mitigate manufacturing process risks Drive yield improvement, cycle time reduction, and cost optimization Support factory ramp-up and capacity planning NPI & Industrialization Lead New Product Introduction (NPI) from prototype to mass production Drive pilot builds and production validation Ensure seamless design transfer to manufacturing Collaborate with R&D, Quality, and Supply Chain teams Quality & Compliance Implement robust engineering quality frameworks Ensure adherence to global safety and compliance standards Support certification and regulatory approvals Leadership Build and lead Product Engineering and Manufacturing Engineering teams Drive localization and supplier industrialization initiatives Partner with cross-functional stakeholders for execution excellence Qualification & Experience Bachelor's / Master's in Electrical / Mechanical / Electronics Engineering 15+ years in product & manufacturing engineering Experience in BESS / EV battery / energy storage / power electronics preferred Proven track record in manufacturing scale-up and industrialization