Responsibilities & Key Deliverables
Lead Component development activities for proprietary parts (Truck, Bus, Off road vehicle) including Exhaust system, Brake System, Air-intake system – Air filters, Fuel System – fuel filters, Ad blue system (DEF system), Cooling System – Engine Fan, Lift Axle Actuation System, Suspension System– Axle dampers and cabin dampers, Hydraulic systems & HVAC & Transmission, Engine Peripheral components, Bus FAPS/FDSS.
Work with design and vehicle integration team to ensure technical feasibility and Compliance with regulations and Internal standards.
Hands-on experience in end-to-end vehicle/commodity development lifecycle
Concept Design Prototyping Testing SOP (Start of Production)
Co-Ordination with suppliers for technical signoff, Commercial synthesis & Development
Supplier capacity mapping, able to dig our RCA and resolve with in the available time frame
2. Material Management & Supply Chain.
Own the sourcing strategy for all listed proprietary components.
Ensure timely availability of parts for development and production phases.
Monitor Supply capacity, lead times and material flow to avoid bottlenecks.
Drive cost reduction through value engineering, localization and alternate sourcing.
3.Supplier Management
Identify and onboard capable suppliers with focus on quality, reliability and innovation.
Ensure material availability to meet production requirements –MM Function
Supplier Performance improvements- QCD Targets
Build long-term supplier relationships.
Experience
Industry Preferred
Qualifications
General Requirements
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