Senior Manager-Centre of Competence - X4 (Mechanism)

Purpose of the position

Prevent the generation of defects in upcoming PV/EV projects by analysing the design parameters & circuit diagrams, confirming the quality history, assessing the child parts and reviewing the processes at TML and supplier end to ensure defect free launch of product.

Scope of Mechanism:

Door/Tail gate latches, Window winder, Seat & Restraints, Glasses. Glass Run Mould and rubber beadings.

Key Responsibilities:

• To be aligned with project milestones in terms of quality deliverables through continual involvement with stakeholders e.g. ERC, CE Office, PAT teams, Engg. Quality, P&SQ etc.
• Participation in troubleshooting and analysis of mechanism related issues appearing at the various stages of projects (PAT validation, LRD, QAP, CTF, BITS) by being the active member of the CFT.
• Enhancement of quality history database by recording the mechanism related quality issues appearing in current running program and after sales vehicles (QRT) and ensuring its avoidance in upcoming projects.
• Giving quality requirements for all HIHR parts after understanding the detailed design requirement from RFQ.
• Participation in TRSO, TDKO, TMKO, DFMEA, PFMEA, design reviews, DMU, PPAP etc. to identify the possible failure modes and work towards its prevention.
• Responsible for identification of CTQ (Critical to Quality) parameters in design/drawing from DFMEA and its cascading into process parameters at supplier end.
• Agreement of Inspection (AOI) & ensure its sign off with all stakeholders- AQ, Supplier, ERC, VQA.
• Assessment of the supplier processes to ensure the good quality output by mapping the available process controls in L1, L2 and L3 categories and establish the necessary pokayoke required.
• Review of various reports being released at different stages of project e.g. green report, FIRs, supplier test reports for design and process validations, problem solving reports etc. to identify the scope of improvement in product.
• Timely clearance of DCRs and VAVE ideas after its in-depth assessment in all respect to have a flawless transition.
• Participation in Innovation, Cost reduction ideas evaluation, Knowledge sharing sessions etc.

Desired Candidate Profile

Education

Graduation in Mechanical/Automobile Engineering.

Work Experience

5 to 10 years

Functional & Technical knowledge

• Sound knowledge of design guidelines and tooling requirements of mechanism related parts.
• Strong engineering fundamentals of automobiles
• In depth knowledge of DFMEA/PFMEA and Quality Risk assessment
• Basic knowledge of manufacturing process and hands on experience of conducting multilevel PPAPs.

Systems knowledge: (Preferred): PLM, MINT, TCUA, TDS