Job Title: Advanced manufacturing Specialist - Novus Labs

Job Purpose Statement

In 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 fixtures

DFMEA, 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 areas

Complexities:

- 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 Engineering
2. GD&T; and Tolerance Stack-Up Analysis
3. APQP and PPAP Core Tools
4. Advanced Manufacturing Processes & Metallurgy 5. CAD/CAE Interpretation and Digital Validation
5. Value Engineering and Cost Estimation
6. Metrology and Quality Inspection Protocols

Job Location: Jaipur

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