Key Responsibilities

- Component Development

- Lead end-to-end development of gears & shafts for 2W applications (engine and transmission systems).
- Work on recent product development (NPD), localization, and design change activities.
- Ensure technical specifications, drawings, and manufacturing requirements to be met.

3. Supplier Development
- Identify, evaluate, and develop suppliers for gear and shaft manufacturing.
- Drive APQP, PPAP approvals with suppliers.
- Ensure supplier readiness for mass production.

4. Manufacturing Process Management
- Monitor and optimize key processes:
- Forging / Bar machining
- Gear hobbing, shaping, shaving/grinding
- Heat treatment (carburizing, hardening, tempering, nitriding)
- Surface finishing

- Ensure adherence to process capability (Cp, Cpk).

5. Quality & Validation
- Plan and execute validation activities:
- Metallurgical checks




- Dimensional inspection

- Analyse field failures and implement corrective actions.
- Implement 8D, root cause analysis, and continuous improvements.

6. Cost Optimization
- Drive cost reduction initiatives through:
- VA/VE activities
- Process improvements
- Material optimization

- Support localization and alternate sourcing strategies.

7. Project Management
- Track project timelines, milestones, and deliverables.
- Coordinate with cross-functional teams (Design, Quality, Purchase, Production).
- Ensure timely SOP (Start of Production).

8. Documentation & Compliance
- Maintain technical documentation:
- Drawings
- Specifications
- PPAP documents

📌 Asst. Mgr - STA (Forging & Machining) (Pune)
🏢 Mahindra u0026 Mahindra
📍 Pune