DGM (L4) - Trims
TataMotors
- Pune, Maharashtra
- Permanent
- Full-time
- 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
Review Technology & Quality maturation roadmap
Review NPI Project progress
Review Quality Performance and VAVE progressChief Engineer
Review project progress and delivery as per Gen 3 NPI.
Sign off and deliver variants as per Market demandProduct Line – Project Manager
Review & Finalise Feature Content of project
Review time and cost adherenceERC Metallurgy team
Review strategy for Polymer and other raw materials specific to trims and Rubber profiles to meet appearance, weight and sustainability targetsPurchase
Feed MSA inputs for supplier finalisation. Review Supplier quality issues and cost escalations.Design
Exchange of Design themes and Engineering technologies.Manufacturing
Sign-off Installation Quality assessment, new product manufacturability and new technology development in manufacturing.Service and Customer Support
Sign-off service process, new product serviceability requirementsVAVE
Finalise VAVE ideas for implementation and review progressExternalSuppliers and Consultants
Understand new technology roadmap.
Review part development progress.
Critical issue management
Understand new technology roadmap.
Understand Systems and dependencies required for introduction of new technologyEngineering Service Providers
Engage for new competency and capacity extension.
Review technology and project progressDesired Candidate Profile:Engineering Graduate with 15+ years of experience, exposure to development of Polymer, Rubber & Soft Trims & their Tooling along with Quality maturation.
Essential – BE Mechanical / Polymer Engineering (preferred)Skills & Competencies:•Technical Skills –
oThorough 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.
oSolid Knowledge of Tool designing and maturation, mould flow and Polymer properties for interior/ exterior trim parts and Rubber Profiles
oHaving sound knowledge of the various manufacturing and development process as injection moulding, 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 Standards
oKnow how on developing Trims with Sustainable raw material grades
oUpdated on latest Tooling & light weighting technologies & Systems to meet the “First Time Right Products”
oUpdated 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