Sathish M
Bangalore
Summary
Strategically driven Manufacturing & Programme Management professional with 6+ years of experience in lithium-ion battery industrialisation, advanced manufacturing, and cross-functional programme execution. Proven expertise in leading end-to-end manufacturing scale-up from R&D to production, aligning technical delivery with business objectives.
Strong background in gigafactory setup, process engineering, technology transfer, and automation strategy, with a track record of delivering improvements in cost, quality, and production scalability. Adept at managing complex programmes, supplier ecosystems, and driving operational excellence in fast-paced environments.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
New Product Manufacturing Engineer
Exide Energy Solutions Limited
Bangalore
04.2024 - Current
- Led industrialisation of lithium-ion battery cell manufacturing, executing end-to-end programme delivery for a Greenfield gigafactory setup.
- Managed installation and commissioning of 73+ advanced manufacturing systems, ensuring alignment with programme timelines, budget, and technical standards.
- Directed capacity planning, supplier strategy, and equipment selection, enabling scalable manufacturing operations.
- Spearheaded technology transfer from engineering design to production, ensuring seamless scale-up and process stabilisation.
- Delivered OEE improvement from 30% to 53% through Lean Six Sigma and process optimisation initiatives.
- Established MES-driven digital manufacturing systems, enabling real-time monitoring, traceability, and data-driven decision-making.
- Led cross-functional programme governance across engineering, quality, and suppliers to achieve 2% defect rate.
- Implemented APQP, PPAP, DFMEA, PFMEA frameworks, ensuring robust product and process validation.
Manufacturing Engineering Specialist
Hyundai Motors India Limited
Chennai
07.2019 - 04.2024
- Managed new product introduction (NPI) programmes for engine assembly lines with 66% automation, ensuring delivery aligned with business and production goals.
- Delivered ₹1.5 Cr cost savings through automation strategy and localisation initiatives.
- Conducted CAPEX planning, financial trade-off analysis, and infrastructure optimisation, avoiding ₹5 Cr in capital expenditure.
- Developed digital dashboards (Power BI) for programme tracking, OEE monitoring, and defect analytics.
- Improved production throughput and cycle time using Lean methodologies (takt time, line balancing, MODAPTS).
- Led supplier collaboration and equipment integration, ensuring smooth deployment of automation systems.
- Enhanced data traceability by 20% via real-time torque monitoring systems.
Education
Master of Business Administration - Strategy & Operations
Indian Institute of Management
Kozhikode04.2026
BE - Automobile Engineering
Anna University - MIT Campus
Chennai01.2019
Skills
- Programme Management & Governance
- Industrialisation & Scale-Up
- Technology Transfer
- CAPEX Planning & ROI Analysis
- Risk Mitigation & Operational Strategy
- Lithium-ion Cell Manufacturing
- Electrode, Assembly, Formation, Testing Processes, Pack End Module
- Gigafactory Setup & Process Engineering
- Automation & Smart Manufacturing
- Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma Black Belt
- Value Stream Mapping, Kaizen
- OEE Optimization & Cost Reduction
- MES, Industry 40
- Power BI, Data Analytics
- SQL (Basic), Advanced Excel
Certification
- Six Sigma Black Belt, Henry Harwin
- Project Management, Google
- Advanced SQL Course, Trendy Tech
Languages
English
Proficient
C2
Tamil
Advanced
C1
Hindi
Upper Intermediate
B2
International Exposure
LEAD GROUP CAMPUS, 2024, Wuxi, Jiangsu,
- Led customer/internal Factory Acceptance Test ‘FAT’, verifying cycle time, quality parameters, and safety interlocks before site installation.
- Tested & executed end-to-end Safety Buy-Off ‘SBO’ for new/modified equipment, ensuring 100% compliance with safety standards before handover.
Websites, Portfolios and Profiles
https://www.linkedin.com/in/sathish-m-879246142/
Awards
Young Engineer Award, 2023, ME Excellence Award
Hobbies and Interests
- Innovative Technology
- Mentoring
Timeline
New Product Manufacturing Engineer
Exide Energy Solutions Limited
04.2024 - Current
Manufacturing Engineering Specialist
Hyundai Motors India Limited
07.2019 - 04.2024
Master of Business Administration - Strategy & Operations
Indian Institute of Management
BE - Automobile Engineering
Anna University - MIT Campus