Senior Manager SQ -Trims Interior& Exterior

Responsible for Delivery management of Polymer, Soft and Rubber Trims to meet Cost, Quality and Delivery targets for upcoming EV programs

Job Responsibility

• Drive development and delivery of key EV trims like of Plastic injection moulds 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

Stakeholder Profiles & Nature of Interactions

Internal

Head of CoC

Review Technology roadmap of CoC

Review NPI Project progress

Review Quality and VAVE progress

Chief Engineer

Review project progress and delivery as per Gen 3 NPI.

Drive decision on Inter-CoC topics

Product Line – Project Manager

Review & Finalise Feature Content of project

Review time and cost adherence

VATS Team

Review Attribute Featuring, arbitrate conflicting attributes, prioritise, Sign-off attributes and ensure compliance

Purchase Team

Support MSA and Supplier capability assessment for Sourcing strategy finalization

Design

Expedite TRSO and DFM deliverables to achieve run at rate and Quality targets

Intra-Departmental

Review progress of Trim system development dependencies

Manufacturing

Sign-off manufacturing process, new product manufacturability and new technology development in manufacturing.

Service and Customer Support

Sign-off service process, new product serviceability requirements

VAVE

Finalise VAVE ideas for implementation and review progress

External

Suppliers and Consultants

Understand new technology roadmap for Trims Mfg and RM grades to meet sustainability targets.

Review part development progress.

Critical issue management

Understand new technology roadmap.

Understand Systems and dependencies required for introduction of new technology

Engineering Service Providers

Engage for new competency and capacity extension.

Review technology and project progress

Desired Candidate Profile

• 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.
• Solid Knowledge of Tool designing and maturation, mould flow and Polymer properties for interior/ exterior trim parts and Rubber Profiles
• Having 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
• Know how on developing Trims with Sustainable raw material grades
• Updated on latest Tooling & light weighting technologies & Systems to meet the “First Time Right Products”
• Updated on Quality systems for EV specific trims, EV Value chain, Engineering development, Project management and ECN management

Skills & Competencies

Skill

• Strong Analytical & Problem Solving skills
• Strong Communication, Persuasion and inter personals skills
• Strong Negotiation & Convincing others

Knowledge

• Product Development Process Like APQP etc.,
• Strong Knowledge on Quality Tools & Techniques.
• Program Management Knowledge
• System Knowledge like SAP, PLM & MS office
• Electric Vehicle Knowledge preferable

Special Attributes

• Quick Learning Ability
• Exposure to world class practices to manufacturing
• Willingness to Travel