About the role
Number of Direct Reports (Solid Line): 2
Number of Direct Reports (Dotted Line): 0
Purpose of the Job: Responsible
A. To lead category product
Industrialization in alignment with NPD plan and Budget
B. Execute size extension / plant
transfer and process improvement projects
C. To identify, plan,
validate & execute the product profitability and change management projects
Major Responsibilities:
Work closely with product development team and ensure the industrialization of OE and NPD projects as per timeline.
Industrialization strategy and alignment with all stake holder for allocation of PI plan and execution for timely NPD / OE sample submission.
Technical / manufacturing feasibility signoff with plant technology.
Drive the VAVE projects and ensure implementation as per plan.
Ensure the costing validation of NPD / OE and support PD team for forecasting on the product profitability during the initiation stage.
Conduct review and validation of change management with all stake holder
SOPs & standards establishment with respect to process
Support plant standardization projects and reduce complexity
Pilot run to SOP with target yield & PPAP support for OE projects
Outsource unit periodic process audit & corrective action follow-up with OS technical Head for complaint reduction.
Circulate Monthly product Industrialization MIS
Knowledge (Technical / Functional)
2/3W Tyre manufacturing process
2/3W Tyre engineering and design
APQP / Quality standards / IATF 16949
DFMEA / PFMEA
MS Office / MS Project/Power BI/ SAP
Skills:
Project Management
Analytical & problem-solving skills
Leadership and stake
holder management
Relevant Experience:
12 + years working with Global organization in tyre / automobile sector in Engineering / Technology function.
Education Qualification(s):
Graduate / Postgraduate in Mechanical /Automobile engineering /Rubber Technology