Role Purpose
The role is to lead the planning, coordination, and execution of equipment, starting from rigging, move-in, installation, commissioning, and facility readiness activities for lithium-ion battery manufacturing operations. The role is responsible for ensuring seamless integration of process equipment while meeting safety, quality and timeline.
Responsibilities
Project Planning & Scheduling
- Lead end-to-end project planning and execution for equipment rigging, move-in, installation, and commissioning phases.
- Develop detailed project schedules, milestones, and resource plans aligned with factory ramp-up timelines.
- Coordinate with equipment vendors, contractors, and internal cross functional teams.
- Manage project budgets, procurement coordination, and cost control.
- Prepare detailed project schedules.
- Develop installation methodologies and execution plans.
- Plan manpower, equipment, and material requirements.
- Monitor project progress and update schedules accordingly.
- Familiarity with heavy equipment handling and logistics planning
Installation, Commissioning & MEP Coordination
- Plan and coordinate machine delivery, unloading, positioning, alignment, and installation activities.
- Lead commissioning activities including:
- Utility verification
- Equipment functionality tests
- Safety validation
- Process qualification
- Support FAT and SAT closure.
- Coordinate cross-functional teams for line ramp-up and production.
- Plan and manage facility MEP infrastructure.
Core Skills & Experience
- Knowledge of project planning and scheduling concepts.
- Equipment installation and commissioning.
- MEP system planning.
- Dry room and cleanroom infrastructure.
- Utility integration for manufacturing plants.
- Project planning tools.
- Layout planning and engineering drawings.
- Industrial safety and EHS compliance.
- Bachelor's degree in mechanical / electrical / industrial engineering.
- 10–15 years of experience in project management within manufacturing industries.
- Minimum 5+ years in leadership role.
- Experience in battery manufacturing / semiconductor / electronics / automotive / gigafactory projects preferred.
