AST. MGR- STA-TRIMS - (CV CDMM)

Responsible for Quality of Trims parts (Interior, Exterior, and Seats, under hood parts) through the development phase and till handover to Plant Quality.
Product development through APQP, M&M requirements, MPDS process. Key window person with supplier throughout the development phase, PPAP, SOP and beyond SOP support. Participation in Design review with Engineering team for the manufacturing feasibility and improvement on product design & engineering for better quality of the product. Interaction with Design (Studio) and CMF (Colour, Material & Finish) team to understand the expectations and converting the requirement on the product. To drive the supplier to comply with M&M requirement & MPDS process. Arriving the Concept & Establishing FTG (Facilities, Tooling & Gauges) at supplier process to ensure high quality products are delivered. Process optimization at Supplier place with Best in class control methods. Conducting PTR, PPAP, MSA, SPC at Supplier place and PSW approval. Knowledge on Dimensional management and Stake up analysis to meet the Vehicle Build objective of project in terms of Product quality and Vehicle level fit & finish. Participation on vehicle build with the plant team to understand build related issues and taking corrective actions. Responsible for Innovation, Advance Technology & Benchmarking activity. Handover to Plant Quality after meeting the Quality requirement, following the Project closure procedure.

6-8 years

Automotive industry

BE / B. Tech in Mechanical/Polymer/CIPET Diploma + Post Diploma from CIPET - with development background in Automobile industry

Background from Plastic / Plastics Moulding, Joinery, Assembly / Tooling experience"
Processes - Injection Moulding, Blow Moulding, Thermoforming, Assembly, Testing / Validation and texturing process. "Inspection Methods - Conventional, CMM, Gauges, Panel checkers, Colour Spectro meter, Gloss readings."ISO-TS 16949 requirements, APQP, PPAP, MSA, SPC and Problem solving quality tools Areas of Experience: Plastics, Hard/Soft trims, Seats, Interior, Exterior, under hood parts development"Project Management "3D CAD like Catia, UG - view and study feasibility"Mold flow analysis - Basic"Communication & Presentation skills"Handle & manage multi-tasking and work pressure that might come at times "Multi-functional Interaction skill (Engineering, Studio, Project, Plant, Supplier)"