DGM - Production Pilot line
Core
End-to-end process management of the Pilot Line, including planning and execution of chemistry changeovers to support R&D trials and new product qualification.
Role type
Senior IC manufacturing operations manager (pilot line)
Builds
Pilot line builds for R&D trials and new product qualification
Domain
EV battery manufacturing (Li-ion cells)
Required skills
Shop-floor management, manpower deployment, process ownership, chemistry changeover management, trial data analysis, cost optimization, cross-functional coordination, exception handling, problem-solving (8D, Six Sigma, DOE), IATF 16949 knowledge, ERP/MES usage
Preferred skills
NPI experience, process validation, multi-chemistry changeover exposure, electrode/mixing-coating/cutting/stacking/cell assembly/welding/formation & aging/vision inspection knowledge
Technologies
SAP/ERP, MES
Responsibilities
Plan and manage manpower deployment across the Pilot Line, own overall shop-floor management including work allocation and housekeeping, manage non-standard procurement for pilot builds, define and maintain changeover procedures and process parameters, capture and analyze trial data to support go/no-go decisions, initiate plans to minimize Pilot Line costs, coordinate with R&D and Commercial teams for trial planning and sequencing
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC