Job Title: Advanced manufacturing Specialist - Novus Labs
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Job Purpose Statement
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In this role, you will be responsible for developing mechanical subsystems, including the frame, suspension, BIW, and interiors & exterior trims from Tier-1 suppliers.
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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.
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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.
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Key Responsibilities:
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Part development at vendor end Sheet metal /BIW/Plastic at vendor end.
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Fixturing & Dies development
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1. Moulds
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1. Press tools
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1. Die Casting Dies
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1. Panel checkers
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1. Assembly fixtures
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1. Welding fixtures
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DFMEA, DFA, DFS,APQP, PPAP for all exclusive parts at vendor end.
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Auditing the development process to meet quality & time target. Act as project manager for manufacturing areas
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Complexities:
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- Balancing high-volume, low-margin 2-wheeler parts with high-precision 4-wheeler components.
● Mastering diverse manufacturing processes from plastic injection to heavy forging.
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- Tracking Quality, Cost, and Time (QCT) simultaneously across multiple vendors.
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- Managing independent timelines for component development, fixture fabrication, and tooling.
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- Reviewing complex mold flow analyses and die designs for high-tonnage tooling.
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- Mitigating financial risks associated with premature tool wear or design changes.
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- Auditing Tier 1 vendors with vastly different technical and financial capacities.
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- Balancing OEM design changes with vendor tooling limitations and cost constraints
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- Coordinating with toolmakers and fixture developers across different countries.
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- Driving the Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) process from concept to production.
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- Ensuring flawless Part Submission Warrants (PSW) for hundreds of distinct part numbers.
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Technical Skills/Knowledge:
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1. Tooling and Fixture Design Engineering
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1. GD&T; and Tolerance Stack-Up Analysis
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1. APQP and PPAP Core Tools
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1. Advanced Manufacturing Processes & Metallurgy 5. CAD/CAE Interpretation and Digital Validation