Role Overview:

The Engineer / Assistant Engineer Quality will be responsible for ensuring product and process quality across machine shop operations, inward inspection, and final inspection activities within an automotive R&D environment. The role requires hands-on experience in quality assurance practices, inspection methods, and coordination with cross-functional teams to meet quality standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform quality assurance activities for machine shop components and R&D prototypes.

• Handle inward inspection of raw materials, bought-out parts, and machined components as per specifications.

• Conduct in-process and final inspections to ensure compliance with drawings, specifications, and quality standards.

• Review engineering drawings, GD&T, and technical specifications for inspection requirements.

• Identify non-conformances, raise NCRs, and support corrective and preventive actions.

• Coordinate with production, design, and supplier teams to resolve quality issues.

• Support process audits, inspection planning, and quality documentation.

• Maintain inspection records, reports, and quality documents as per company procedures.

• Assist in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance product and process quality.

Skills & Competencies:

• Basic knowledge in Aluminium and ferrous casting

• Strong knowledge of Quality Assurance in automotive or engineering environments.

• Hands-on experience in machine shop operations and inspection methods.

• Exposure to inward quality control and final inspection processes.

• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and GD&T.

• Familiarity with measuring instruments (vernier, micrometer, height gauge, CMM – preferred).

• Good problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.

• Knowledge of quality standards and basic quality tools is an added advantage.

Job description

Job Title: Engineer / Assistant Engineer Quality

Qualification: B.E. (Mechanical / Automobile)

Experience: 3 to 5 years

Job Purpose

Responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing battery testing, validation, homologation, and certification processes for electric vehicle battery packs, in compliance with Indian and global standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Design Validation & Certification (Testing)- Ensure battery packs, cells, BMS, and components undergo design validation and pass all mandatory certification tests under Indian (AIS 038 Rev 2, AIS 156, IS 16893, BIS, IS 16046/IEC 62133) and international standards (UN 38.3, IEC 62619, IEC 62133, ISO 12405, UL 2580, SAE J2929).​

• Battery Testing & Troubleshooting- Execute and supervise homologation-specific tests: vibration, thermal cycling/shock, mechanical drop, fire resistance (flammability/crush/thermal runaway), EMC/EMI, external short-circuit, overcharge/over-discharge, over-temperature, cell gas emission, cycle life, and abuse tests in accredited labs.​

• Vehicle-Level Integration Support- Troubleshoot and resolve battery pack issues during vehicle integration and customer trials, ensuring pack meets homologation compliance.

• Test Setup & Laboratory Management- Develop custom bench test setups as per test schedules; maintain NABL-accredited in-house battery test laboratory per national and international standards.

• Documentation & Regulatory Compliance- Prepare and manage technical documents, test reports, DVPs, DFMEA, ECN/ECF, part code, and BOM data as required for certification submissions.​ Coordinate with certification bodies (ARAI, ICAT, BIS) and external accredited labs for submission and approval.

• Supplier & Cross-Functional Coordination- Facilitate battery homologation/testing activities with suppliers; review and release test reports; ensure purchased components/completed packs meet regulatory compliance.​

• Software Support- Assist with BMS software flashing, debugging, and compliance with diagnostics/testing communication (CAN protocol, HV/LV safety relays).

• Test Procedure & Data Analysis- Develop and frame standard operating procedures for the entire range of EV battery homologation tests; analyze test results and summarize data for regulatory submissions and certification.​

• Manufacturing Transfer & Customer Interaction-Finalize technical reports for transition from R&D to Manufacturing; interact with customers and other internal functions to ensure compliance and positive test/certification outcomes.​

Technical Skills

• In-depth knowledge of Indian standards: AIS 038 Rev 2, AIS 156, IS 16893, BIS, IS 16046, NABL, CMVR, etc.

• Proficiency with international standards: UN 38.3, IEC 62619/62133, ISO 12405, UL 2580, SAE J2929.

• Hands-on experience with battery test equipment, sensor instrumentation, safety procedures, and test lab management.

• Experience with designing experiments, writing test plans, conducting homologation/certification tests, and generating detailed test reports.

• Advanced data analysis (Excel, Python, MATLAB) for interpreting test data and optimizing battery pack reliability and longevity.

• Familiarity with BOM, ECN/ECF documentation, DVP, DFMEA, and QMS/ISO compliance for certification.

• Understanding of real-world integration, vehicle diagnostics (CAN), and field support during homologation.

Interpersonal & Process Skills

• Effective at cross-functional teamwork and technical communication.
• Capable of managing multiple projects, documentation schedules, and test lab resources for timely homologation/certification delivery.
• Willingness to travel to accredited testing agencies and customer locations, as required for homologation.
• Strong sense of ownership, responsibility, and commitment to high standards of product quality and compliance.

Job description

Job Title: Senior Engineer / Assistant Manager: Homologation & Certification Focus

Location: Coimbatore

Qualification: University degree in Electrical, Electronics, Mechanical, Mechatronics, or equivalent

Experience: 3 to 5+ Years