Role & responsibilities
Knowledge of IATF 16949 & product lifecycle management
Conversant with all manufacturing processes related to automotive components like Forging, CNC Turning,
Milling, Grinding, Heat Treatment.
Positive knowledge and experience in proto development in-house and sub vendor.
Key Responsibilities:
To lead the planning, execution and delivery of recent product development projects.
To manage timelines, budgets, and resources for multiple concurrent NPD projects.
Facilitate regular project reviews and report on key performance indicators (KPIs).
Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, procurement, quality, sales, and marketing teams.
Liaise with OEMs or Tier 1 customers to understand and translate requirements into actionable plans.
Ensure effective communication across all stakeholders.
Oversee the development process using APQP, PPAP, DFMEA, PFMEA, and other automotive standards.
Ensure compliance with IATF 16949 and other relevant standards.
Drive risk assessments, feasibility studies, and design validation testing.
To identify opportunities for product innovation, cost reduction, and process improvement.
To manage technical interactions with suppliers for component development and integration.
Work with customers for product specifications, design changes, and feedback during development.
To review/ assess competency and skill levels for all team members and ensure development plan for each
employee.
To ensure adherence of all Company level policies and statutory requirements