Ninad Thaware

Operations Associate

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India8 yrs 3 mos experience

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Key Highlights

Expertise in Li-ion cell manufacturing and development.
Proven track record in corporate strategy for EV and ESS.
Hands-on experience in electrode fabrication and optimization.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Battery Manufacturing expert with a focus on corporate strategy and process optimization.

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Skills

Core Skills

Electrode ManufacturingProcess OptimizationCorporate StrategyManufacturing Strategy

Other Skills

Electrode FabricationAssembly of coin and pouch cellsManufacturing processesQuality assuranceTesting and validationTechnology partner collaborationManufacturing technology transferProduct strategyR&D development planningVendor selectionCost estimation

Experience

8 yrs 3 mos

Total Experience

2 yrs 5 mos

Average Tenure

2 yrs 10 mos

Current Experience

Nash energy (i) pvt ltd

3 roles

Li-ion Cell Raw Material Sourcing and Manufacturing Strategy

Mar 2024 – Present · 2 yrs 2 mos

Li-ion Cell Development Japan

Promoted

Oct 2023 – Mar 2024 · 5 mos

5-month hands-on experience and specialized training in the Electrode Fabrication, Assembly of coin and pouch cells at cutting-edge pilot facility in Japan:
Acquired hands-on expertise in electrode manufacturing processes including mixing, coating, and calendaring and Slitting
Applied meticulous attention to detail to ensure quality and consistency of fabricated cells.
Developed proficiency in advanced machinery and tools used in electrode preparation.
Successfully set up and optimized various manufacturing processes to enhance efficiency and output quality.
Conducted thorough process evaluations to identify areas for improvement and implement necessary adjustments.
Conducted rigorous testing and validation procedures for pouch cells on the pilot line.
Ensured all cells met required performance standards and specifications through detailed analysis and reporting.

Electrode FabricationAssembly of coin and pouch cellsManufacturing processesQuality assuranceProcess optimizationTesting and validation+2

Product and Process

Jul 2023 – Oct 2023 · 3 mos

-Vendor Engagement, RFP preparation and Techno-commercial evaluation

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Li-ion cell Corporate Strategy- EV & ESS

Sep 2021 – Jun 2023 · 1 yr 9 mos · Vadodara, Gujarat, India

Involved in technology partner collaboration and manufacturing technology transfer Including due diligence of Technology, Company, IP and along with consultants.
Involved in Product Strategy - To assess market offering (both supply & demand side for various applications) & develop benchmark specification as per market requirement
Involved in R&D Development plan for coin and small pouch cell from identifying material supplier, due diligence and vendor selection, procurement of sample and material characterisation through third party
Involved in manufacturing strategy in phased manner starting from R&D lab scale to Pre-production line to Giga-Scale manufacturing pertaining to:
a)Equipment supplier engagement- Identifying turnkey and specialized equipment suppliers and engaging technical discussion, RFP development, finalizing process flow, evaluating techno-commercial proposal and equipment procurement
b)Contract manufacturing development plan with cell design consultant.
c)Layout Design and Feasibility- Optimizing layout in line with process flow and involved in feasibility study of land parcel for R&D lab & pre-production line along with consultant.
d)Optimising energy consumption for production line through energy mapping and engagement of equipment supplier.
e)Co-developed cost estimation model incorporating bill of material taking material & production parameters into consideration

Technology partner collaborationManufacturing technology transferProduct strategyR&D development planningVendor selectionCost estimation+2

Axis,vnit nagpur

2 roles

Core Coordinator

May 2019 – Mar 2020 · 10 mos · Nagpur Area, India

Organizer

May 2018 – Feb 2019 · 9 mos

I was one of the Overall Event Representative for Junior Scientist'19 which is an event under AXIS which have five sub events, this event involves participation of school students within Nagpur with participation of around 5000 every year.
I was also part of Logistics team in
AXIS 19-20.