Associate Manager- Prod Dev TBB

Apollo Tyres Ltd is an international tyre manufacturer and the leading tyre brand in India. The company has multiple manufacturing units in India and a unit each in The Netherlands and Hungary. The company markets its products under its two global brands – Apollo and Vredestein, and its products are available in over 100 countries through a vast network of branded, exclusive and multi-product outlets.

Job Title: Associate Manager- Prod Dev TBB
Location: Chennai R&D
Reports to (Position): Imtiaz Ahmed A
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Purpose of the Job:
Plan and execute BM activity to identify improvement opportunities. Initiate development of new construction proposals based on Future requirements. Execute trials with new specifications and establish them. Trigger Cost saving activity in tyre section tuning and alternate construction

Major Responsibilities:
Conduct benchmark analysis, simulation study & propose cavity. design inputs for tread pattern & mould drawing preparation. Conduct cost analysis and share inputs for budget preparation. Complete DVP as per plan & preparation for QR stages. Monitor product performance every quarter and initiate corrective actions if required. Coordinate all Benchmark study, DVP & data book preparation activity in each sample submission loop. Review of outdoor results, discuss MFS along with project lead for next Iteration. Support QA for PTR & PPAP submission and approval & CSQSR deployment. Release design specification, Design pack (TES & Layout) for Proto-run trials. Complete DVP & prepare MSCA documents for approval and implementation of changes in plants. Need to co-relate the product failures due to design and continuously work on performance enhancement of released products. Release design specification, Design pack (TES & Layout) for Proto-run trials. Complete DVP & prepare MSCA documents for approval and implementation of changes in plants. Absorbing more knowledge in the role and proposing the training needs for future aspirations. Device & monitor the PI plan along with plant PI team & Project leaders. Skills:
Strong presentation and communication skills Strong Interpersonal skills Knowledge:
Basic knowledge on tyre manufacturing, testing equipment & Test standard. Knowledge on Quality management systems (PPAP,APQP). Knowledge on problem solving techniques. Basic knowledge on tyre development process. Relevant Experience:
3 to 5 Years exposure to tyre manufacturing / vehicle testing / Quality Systems / Technical Service. Education Qualification(s):
Mechanical, Polymer engineering.