Co-FounderManufacturing & Industrial Plants 1008 Studio Backed
Active RequirementManufacturing & Plant Setup Head for EV Power Harness & Battery Interconnects
TARGET ROLEManufacturing & Plant Setup Head
EQUITY RANGE16% - 25%
COMPENSATION₹2.0L/mo + Shared Plant Equity
LOCATION Chennai
Direct introduction to founder under mutual NDA
Domain Originator & Founder Profile
Dinesh N.20 Years Industry Depth
Ex-VP Engineering & Quality, Motherson Sumi / Yazaki
20 years in high-voltage wiring harness manufacturing for commercial vehicles and EV OEMs.
The Venture Thesis & Ground Operational Reality
Core Venture Thesis:
Setting up a state-of-the-art automated wiring harness assembly plant in Oragadam (Chennai) targeting Tier-1 2W/3W electric vehicle assemblers.
The Market Bottleneck / Operational Need:
EV OEMs face 20% assembly rejection rates and 90-day lead times due to reliance on low-grade uncertified wire harness suppliers.
Key Domains, Skills & Technologies:
Plant CommissioningIATF 16949Wiring Harness ToolingQuality ControlOEM Sourcing
Ideal Candidate Profile
- 10+ years managing automotive electrical manufacturing or EMS plant operations.
- Expertise in IATF 16949 certifications, ultrasonic welding machines, and terminal crimping automation.
- Proven ability to commission factory equipment on aggressive timelines.
Core Day-1 Responsibilities
- Lead plant layout design, equipment procurement from Germany/Taiwan, and machine installation.
- Establish strict incoming raw material quality testing and end-of-line harness testing benches.
- Recruit and train the shop-floor technicians and line supervisors.
Confidential Process
Ready to co-build with Dinesh N.?
Submissions are reviewed by our venture partner team within 24 hours. Intros are made with strict mutual NDA protections.