Assistant Manager – Supplier Development (Plastic Injection Molding)Industry: Automotive / Automotive ComponentsCompany: A leading global automotive technology and automotive components organizationDepartment: Supplier DevelopmentLocation: PuneExperience: 9–14 YearsAbout the CompanyOur client is a leading global Tier-1 automotive technology and components organization (MNC) serving major automotive OEMs across global and Indian markets. With solid capabilities in automotive engineering, advanced manufacturing, motors & electronics, closure and interior systems, the organization offers an opportunity to work on innovative automotive programs, collaborate with global teams and contribute to next-generation mobility solutions.1. Principal AccountabilityLead PDT meetings & ensure to meet the program milestones.Drive supplier improvement activities for India suppliers.Lead Supplier Tech Reviews with suppliers for new parts development.Conduct SCA audit for new suppliers & ensure suppliers are meeting company requirements.Ensure Supplier Development processes are followed as per the PDP requirements.Support supplier(s) on the understanding of the Supplier Requirements Manual (SRM) and Pre-Sourcing Meetings, facilitate the Technical Reviews and support quality requirements.Support Project Management – Focus EARLY on New Program Launch issues, from BOM until +90 days SOP, ensuring new Suppliers understand SRM, APQP, PPAP requirement and pre-launch control plan.As necessary, coordinate with Suppliers the Production Part Approval Process & perform reviews.Perform Part And Process Audits (PAPA) and action plan follow-up, with capacity analysis & [email protected] in solving the supplier related plant quality issues.Drive supplier upgradation and improvement activities, particularly for critical suppliers identified through supplier quality assessments.Work closely with suppliers to identify process gaps and support sustainable improvement in quality,



process capability and supplier performance.Hands-on experience in Electro Mechanical Parts, with strong expertise in Plastic Injection Molding.2. Education / ExperienceBE / B.Tech. Preference in Mechanical Engineering with similar product line experience.9–14 years of total experience, with 7–8 years of relevant experience in Supplier Development / Supplier Quality / similar technical functions.Strong hands-on experience in Plastic Injection Molding is required.Strong technical background in Supplier Development rather than a primarily commercial/vendor-management role.Good understanding of APQP, PPAP, SPC, MSA and supplier quality processes.Experience in supplier improvement, supplier upgradation and handling critical suppliers will be preferred.Experience with Tier-1 automotive / automotive component organizations will be preferred.Role DetailsTechnical Supplier Development role with focus on supplier capability enhancement and supplier upgradation (only SQA knowledge will not work).Role involves supplier interaction, technical reviews, audits and supplier visits.Transportation and canteen facilities available.To apply, please share your updated CV with answers to below questions to: [email protected] years of experience:Relevant experience in Supplier Development/Supplier Quality:Current location:Current CTC:Expected CTC:Notice period / earliest joining date:Are you willing to relocate to Pune (if currently not in Pune):Are you comfortable with 6-day working (with alternate Saturday off):Highest educational qualification:Years of hands-on experience in Plastic Injection Molding:Please mention your hands-on experience with APQP, PPAP, SPC and MSA:Please describe your experience in supplier upgradation/improvement, particularly with critical suppliers:Experience in Supplier Audits/ Part and Process Audits (PAPA), Capacity Analysis and R@Rate:Experience in new product development and supplier technical reviews:Briefly describe your experience in resolving supplier process/quality issues:Have you worked with Tier-1 automotive suppliers/OEMs If yes, mention the company/companies:

📌 Assistant Manager – Supplier Development (Plastic Injection Molding) (Pune)
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