Purpose of the Role

This role is responsible for managing recent part development with suppliers for Body commodity to facilitate timely launch of new products and implementation of changes in existing products. The role ensures defect-free incoming parts, reduction of line fitment issues and elimination of field failures by improving supplier processes, driving APQP/PPAP discipline, tool readiness, process controls and quality performance from supplier to plant and customer. Job ResponsibilityDesign Feasibility & Supplier Selection Process

- Analyse part design received from Engineering for manufacturability as part of matched pair team with Engineering and Purchase.
- Engage suppliers during early vehicle development phase through Early Vendor Involvement to ensure quality and timely delivery of new parts.
- Identify and recommend potential suppliers after receiving SOR from Engineering.
- Shortlist suppliers based on technical capabilities through TRSO with Purchase, Engineering and FMQ.
- Participate in DFMEA reviews to ensure past potential design failures are captured in current design.

Part Development Planning

- Prepare PFEP and APQP plans for parts aligned to vehicle build plan.
- Study part design and list CTQ parameters to ensure fitment, quality and reliability.
- Sign off design validation plan with test start/end dates as per Engineering specifications.
- Prepare supplier manufacturing readiness plan including PFD, floor layout, PFMEA, RPN reduction, facilities, machinery, tooling and packaging.
- Verify Tier-2 supplier planning including tooling, equipment, capacity, PPAP and Run @ Rate.
- Prepare quality plans including program reviews, control plans, gauges, checking fixtures, instructions, boundary samples and TGR/TGW.
- Ensure supplier team leaders, quality members and operators are trained for production and quality of parts.
- Review readiness for Tooling Kick Off and monitor tool development risks.

Part Development Process

- Obtain initial samples and secure quality approval from QA team through IR/MR process.
- Conduct 3-stage PPAP including process validation, material evaluation, early production containment, first parts off serial tool, dimensional validation, capability studies and Run @ Rate.
- Drive IQA with production quality and suppliers for proprietary and black box items.
- Conduct vehicle level Fitment Trial Report sign-off with CFT members.
- Sign off PSW to certify parts meet specifications and planned volume needs.
- Plan early production issue containment and monitor early delivery quality.




- Prepare and monitor PPM report for developed parts for defined period.

Tool Management and Cost Reduction

- Identify and implement VAVE opportunities to achieve cost reduction targets.
- Manage tool capitalization and process payouts.
- Conduct tool audits, ensure closure of identified issues and submit audit/closure reports.
- Report bad tool condition and drive corrective action, repairs and emergency maintenance.
- Provide technical help to suppliers for tooling and maintain engineering data for tools and fixtures.

Supplier Management and Quality Improvement

- Conduct MSA to assess supplier health and identify improvement areas.
- Prepare optimized strategic supplier base to meet organizational requirements.
- Resolve CCT, rejection, hotline, CPA, line complaint and quality issues through root cause analysis.
- Plan for demand fluctuations, create capacities as needed and monitor part supplies to meet volume forecast.
- Drive supplier QMS improvement projects, PPM reduction, downtime reduction and COPQ reduction.
- Plan and conduct supplier audits, surveillance audits, PCPA and Re-PPAP as required.
- Identify scope of resourcing and propose alternate suppliers.

Relationship, Stakeholder and People Management

- Develop and maintain effective relationships with internal stakeholders and suppliers for smooth processes and optimal quality performance.
- Coordinate with Engineering/ERC for drawing corrections, feasibility concerns, design errors and fitment solutions.
- Share MIS and divisional review highlighting supplier audit scores, development/decline and remedy actions.
- Identify areas of technical improvement, plan training interventions and train suppliers.
- Ensure customer issues are resolved immediately and on timely basis.

Desired Candidate Profile

- Education: BE / B.Tech in Mechanical, Automobile, Production, Industrial or related Engineering discipline.

- Relevant experience in automotive industry, preferably in Body / Sheet Metal / BIW / chassis or structural commodities.
- Comprehensive knowledge of commodity, manufacturing processes, tooling, supplier base domestic and international, APQP, PPAP and supplier quality systems.




- Hands-on exposure to supplier audits, new part development, process validation, fitment trials, field failure resolution and quality improvement projects.

Skills & Competencies

Customer Centricity Analytical ability Systematic Problem solving. Quality Engineering and Statistics Understanding of manufacturing processes. Team work. Learning ability

Tata Motors is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a fair and transparent hiring process. All recruitment decisions are based strictly on Merit, Role alignment, and Business requirements. It does not solicit or accept any form of payment or gratuity from candidates at any stage of the recruitment process. Any such request received should be considered fraudulent and reported immediately.

About Tata Motors:

Part of the USD 180 billion Tata group, Tata Motors Limited (BSE: 500570; NSE: TATAMOTORS), a USD 52 billion organization, is a leading global automobile manufacturer of cars, utility vehicles, pick-ups, trucks, and buses, offering an extensive range of integrated, smart, and e-mobility solutions. With ‘Connecting Aspirations’ at the core of its brand promise, Tata Motors is India’s market leader in commercial vehicles and ranks among the top three in the passenger vehicles market.

Tata Motors strives to bring new products that captivate the imagination of GenNext customers, fuelled by state-of-the-art design and R&D; centres located in India, the UK, the US, Italy, and South Korea. By focusing on engineering and tech- enabled automotive solutions catering to the future of mobility, the company’s innovation efforts are focused on developing pioneering technologies that are both sustainable and suited to the evolving market and customer aspirations. The company is pioneering India's Electric Vehicle (EV) transition and driving the shift towards sustainable mobility solutions by developing a tailored product strategy, leveraging the synergy between Group companies and playing an active role in liaising with the Government of India in developing the policy framework.

With operations in India, UK, South Korea, Thailand and Indonesia, Tata Motors markets its vehicles in Africa, the Middle East, Latin America, Southeast Asia, and the SAARC countries. As of March 31, 2025, Tata Motors’ operations include 93 consolidated subsidiaries, two joint operations, four joint ventures, and numerous equity-accounted associates, including their subsidiaries, over which the company exercises significant influence.

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