Deputy General Manager - Supplier Development Trims
TATA.ev
Pune, Maharashtra
Permanent
Full-time
16 days ago
Purpose of the Position: This position is responsible for Delivery management of Polymer, Soft and Rubber Trims to meet Cost, Quality and Delivery targets for upcoming EV programs Position Summary Development and Delivery Management of Tier1/Tier2 & Tier 3 Trims (Interior, Exterior), Soft Trims & Rubber system suppliers, Support Capacity management to meet steep ramp up, Manage Supply chain risks & opportunities to ensure that Volume targets are met through close working with Purchasing, AQ, COC (Center of Competence Engineering) and SCM teams o Thorough knowledge of manufacturing process, Sound understanding of part development of interior & exterior plastic trim parts as carpets, Door seals, seats, IP, Headliners, Bumpers, Glasses, sealers, Plastic & Rubber parts etc. o Solid Knowledge of Tool designing and maturation, mould flow and Polymer properties for interior/ exterior trim parts and Rubber Profile so Having sound knowledge of the various manufacturing and development process as injection molding, extrusion, plating, painting, Welding of interior and exterior trim parts . Sound Knowledge of Supplier Audits & Supplier Performance Monitoring required to meet high level of Quality Standard so Know how on developing Trims with Sustainable raw material grades o Updated on latest Tooling & light weighting technologies & Systems to meet the 'First Time Right Products' o Updated on Quality systems for EV specific trims, EV Value chain, Engineering development, Project management and ECN management Other Skills - Problem Solving, Communication, Stake holder management , Conflict Management, Business Acumen Job Description Lead team of Engineers to for development and delivery of key EV trims like of Plastic injection molds development, Interior & Exterior plastic Trims assembly development, including painted parts. (Carpets, Door seals, seats, IP, Headliners, Bumpers, Spoilers, Small Plastic & Rubber parts). Drive Quality maturation for step through improvements in Quality, Build and Craftsmanship Drive deeper localization till Tier 3 to meet Auto PLI & FAME compliance and develop local supplier capability for Engg. Support, RCA & improved Serviceability Monitor & improve supplier parts PPM /Vendor Parts Quality through Supplier site process & Product audits Perform gap analysis (Present design/ concept compared to Global Benchmarks on key performance parameters of aesthetics & Craftsmanship), prepare action plan for Technology upgradation aligned with EV programs. Provide technical solutions as and when required to enhance product performance throughout the product/platform life cycle De-risking Supply chain- Alternate Sourcing / De Bottlenecking/ Capacity Management/ Trims with Sustainable raw material grades Conduct Manufacturing Site assessments of trim suppliers and expedite ECN implementations. Setting up In-house and Supplier Quality systems and processes ,Carry out APQP, PPAP / Phase-wise PPAP / Run @ Rate Establish CTQ parameters and monitor adherence Establish Production Capacity at Supplier's end as well as Tier 2, Tier 3 as per requirement Drive cost efficiencies through VA VE implementation for Vehicle systems Education BE Mechanical / Polymer Engineering (preferred) Relevant Work Experience - minimum 15+ years, exposure to development of Polymer, Rubber & Soft Trims & their Tooling along with Quality maturation.