Job Title: Advanced manufacturing Specialist - Novus LabsJob Purpose StatementIn this role, you will be responsible for developing mechanical subsystems, including the frame, suspension, BIW, and interiors & exterior trims from Tier-1 suppliers.Your primary focus will be a "first-time-right" approach. As an auditor, ensure designs maintain original intent while meeting manufacturing feasibility and validation requirements.Additionally, you will be supported by the vehicle integration expert on layout related inputs .From a part development standpoint you will work as project manager for managing vendor related activities .As part of this team, you will contribute to multiple projects and activities essential for successful vehicle development.Key Responsibilities:Part development at vendor end Sheet metal /BIW/Plastic at vendor end.Fixturing & Dies development- Moulds- Press tools- Die Casting Dies- Panel checkers- Assembly fixtures- Welding fixturesDFMEA, DFA, DFS,APQP, PPAP for all exclusive parts at vendor end.Auditing the development process to meet quality & time target. Act as project manager for manufacturing areasComplexities:- Balancing high-volume,
low-margin 2-wheeler parts with high-precision 4-wheeler components.- Mastering diverse manufacturing processes from plastic injection to heavy forging.- Tracking Quality, Cost, and Time (QCT) simultaneously across multiple vendors.- Managing independent timelines for component development, fixture fabrication, and tooling.- Reviewing complex mold flow analyses and die designs for high-tonnage tooling.- Mitigating financial risks associated with premature tool wear or design changes.- Auditing Tier 1 vendors with vastly different technical and financial capacities.- Balancing OEM design changes with vendor tooling limitations and cost constraints- Coordinating with toolmakers and fixture developers across different countries.- Driving the Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) process from concept to production.- Ensuring flawless Part Submission Warrants (PSW) for hundreds of distinct part numbers.Technical Skills/Knowledge:1. Tooling and Fixture Design Engineering2.GD&T; and Tolerance Stack-Up Analysis3. APQP and PPAP Core Tools4. Advanced Manufacturing Processes & Metallurgy 5. CAD/CAE Interpretation and Digital Validation6. Value Engineering and Cost Estimation7. Metrology and Quality Inspection ProtocolsJob Location : Jaipur