New Product Development & Quality Manager
Current•Lead quality assurance activities throughout the battery module production life cycle, including material inspection, manufacturing process and final product testing.•Performed end-of-line testing, including state-of-charge (SOC) and state-of-health (SOH) measurements, voltage balancing, and insulation resistance checks for lithium-ion battery packs.•Conducted testing and validation of lithium-ion battery packs and modules in accordance with AIS 156 standards, focusing on electrical, mechanical, and environmental testing such as thermal cycling, vibration, and shock, as well as ensuring compliance with IP67 ingress protection requirements.•Performed end-of-line testing, including state-of-charge (SOC) and state-of-health (SOH) measurements, voltage balancing, and insulation resistance checks for lithium-ion battery packs.•Evaluated conformance of new child parts to engineering specifications and drawings, including testing of battery cells for capacity, internal resistance, and thermal runaway protection.•Developed and maintained quality documentation and reports by analyzing data from failed processes, recalls, corrective actions, and re-validations.•Conducted monthly supplier performance evaluations and ensured the implementation of improvement plans, maintaining continuous follow-up to drive performance enhancements.•Directed cross-functional teams in executing strategic initiatives, resulting in improved operational efficiency and cost savings.•Directed supplier quality activities, including DFM, APQP, PPAP, and CAPA, using continuous improvement techniques to reduce process variation and implement controls.•Preparing Specification sheet for Battery Pack/Cells, Testing Work Instructions, Manuals & Proto Samples•Conducted audits of internal and supplier quality systems based on performance metrics, complaints, and quality records•Collaboration with suppliers for DFM, PPAP, APQP, CAPA & Risk Assessment