Experience
10 - 15 yrs
Job Location
Pune, India
Vacancy
1
Designation
NPD Manager
Job Type
Not specified
Job Description
Job Description
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 (RD) / Engineering
Reporting To
Manager / Senior Manager RD Product Development
Location
Corporate Office / Manufacturing Plant
Experience
710 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, CI, 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
- Battery Packs Modules
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
- IEC 62619
- 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
- DVPR
- 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
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