JOB Purpose-

Recent Part Development on time with Right Process and Right Quality to Meet Proto, SOPP, SOP & EDM requirements

(Preferably Sheet Metallic Domain parts development)

Main Accountability -

· Drawing study of Discrete Parts

· DFM sign off with relevant stake-holders.

· Supplier interaction for Program Details, Tooling development & Time line adherence

· Creating Proto Part Price Approval request

· Update SAP views and HSN code

· Coordinate with SPM team for timely Proto PO release

· Sharing Approved Proto Part PO and Proto Tooling PO to Suppliers

· Proto parts development within the Program timelines.

· Coordinating with SQ teams for Proto Part sample inspection and approval.

· Proto Part In warding and ensuring GRN for Proto Part and Proto Tooling.

· Asses the Lead time for Tool up and claim Tooling GO ahead in advance for Long lead Parts.

· Initiate Tooling devt.

· Progress reviews at frequent intervals





· Coordinating for Tooling approval with SQ and Fitment sign off with Plant for Tooled up Parts

· Ensuring Part availability to Meet MPS Plan.

· Ensuring & Proving required Run @ Rate during PPAP Audit

· Coordinate with SQ for PPAP and suppliers for PSW Approval.

· Encourage and support supplier to Improve Process and Quality levels year after year.

· Maintaining and updating of Individual Discrete Parts tracker of his/her scope for devt. Mile stones and Targets.

Key Challenges of the Role -

· Engaging with supplier to expedite Part Development

· Surprise additions and deletion in MPS Plan

· Getting commercials clearance on time

· Design changes just before SOPP/SOP

Key Decision taken independently -

· Selection of Proto Process

📌 Team Member - NPDQ (Tamil Nadu)
🏢 Ashok Leyland
📍 Tamil Nadu