Facility & Tooling Engineer

Role: Facility & Tooling Engineer - Battery Assembly

Location: Hosur

Reporting to: Lead - Facility & Tooling

Team name: Manufacturing Engineering- Assembly

About the Team and the Role

• The Manufacturing Engineering- Assembly team at Ather is responsible for designing, layout planning, commissioning, and optimizing assembly lines, plant expansions, and automated equipment for battery and box build assemblies.
• This role is for a Facility & Tooling Engineer - Battery Assembly focused on managing equipment selection, procurement, installation, facility infrastructure, and continuous improvement for battery pack assembly lines.

Responsibilities

• Manage line layout, design, procurement, installation, validation, and commissioning for new assembly lines, plant expansions, and facilities infrastructure.
• Plan, execute, and monitor projects for new model launches, capacity expansions, line modifications, project timelines, budgets, and cross-functional deliverables.
• Develop, implement, and optimize battery assembly processes to enhance quality, reduce cycle time, minimize costs, and maximize equipment uptime through preventive maintenance.
• Apply Lean manufacturing principles, value stream mapping, and time/motion studies to eliminate waste during process and line development.
• Create and update standard process documentation including PFDs, PFMEAs, Control Plans, SOPs, work instructions, and PPAP requirements.
• Collaborate with Process and Development teams on manufacturability hardpoints, DFMEA, DFA, and DFM alignments.
• Integrate mechatronics, automated/semi-automated assembly systems, robotics, and smart tooling across assembly operations.
• Drive continuous improvement, 8D problem solving, Root Cause Analysis, CAPA, Poka-Yoke implementation, and compliance with ISO 9001, TS 16949, and AIS 156 norms.

Experience and Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Industrial, or Production Engineering (Master's degree is a plus).
• 4 to 6 years of relevant experience in manufacturing engineering within the automotive or two-wheeler industry, with 2-3 years in a Battery Pack Manufacturing environment.

Must Have Competencies

• Expertise in core battery assembly processes including module and pack assembly, cell placement, spot welding, laser welding, epoxy dispensing, tightening, and automated inspection systems.
• Proficiency in CAD software (e.g., AutoCAD, SolidWorks) for plant layout design, tooling, and fixture development.
• Practical experience in executing greenfield projects or driving brownfield expansion initiatives within assembly facilities.
• Strong working knowledge of quality management, process documentation (PFD, PFMEA, CP, PPAP), and compliance standards such as AIS 156 norms.

Good to Have Competencies

• Basic exposure to PLC programming, robotics, and automated assembly line integration.
• Familiarity with the latest battery pack manufacturing processes and advanced BOM materials.
• Understanding of AI and ML concepts and programming applications for optimizing predictive maintenance, quality control, and process parameters.
• Understanding of Six Sigma, Kaizen, and 5S continuous improvement frameworks in production environments.

Want to know more?

At Ather, we’ve built India’s first intelligent scooter, from scratch. Based on the philosophy of clean design and smart technology, we are transforming the urban commute experience. We are expanding in India, and in the coming years, we look forward to scaling up and launching more products globally. Today, our product offerings include the Ather 450X, 450S, 450 Apex, and Rizta. Beyond the product, we are also setting up an extensive charging network and re-imagining end-to-end ownership experience. To know more, check out our Careers site and our Substack.

Be You, With Us

The Ather story doesn't write itself - our people do. We believe everyone is equal, but not the same. Diversity is our strength, and building an inclusive and equitable workplace begins with acknowledging and embracing our differences. We are an equal opportunity employer, and our team reflects a wide range of identities, experiences, and perspectives - all united by a shared passion to shape the Ather journey.