Manager / Sr. Manager - Prototype

Job Description

Role & responsibilities: • Create product verification and validation plan based on new content on each NPD program Identify the risks at design stage and prepare risk mitigation plan for risk reduction. Should be able to identify active and passive risks Responsible for proto builds, test and validation of compactor and paver machines Able to perform functional tests on machines, capture data and prepare test report for compliance Ability to plan the development builds, capture improvement points and drive implementation of improvements Daily, weekly resource planning which includes people, materials and instruments Act as a agent between design and validation team, signing off prodct compliances Ability to communicate freely with cross functional members and act as a change agent to enhance product quality Ability to plan activities independently and also prioritize the activities based on critical project needs Coach and develop people for sustainability Accountable for product performance and compliance Should be able to foresee futurestic needs and act on enchancing test and proto capability MIS reporting on weekly and monthly basis for project / product status update Responsible for efficiency of test and proto team Participate in design reviews and contribute ideas for improvements Preferred candidate profile: • Hands on experience on Vibration testing & analysis of various engines, structural parts and also for operator vibration & noise • Running measurements of acoustic and vibration spectra/waterfalls (color maps) to study orders, in a running vehicle • Interior Noise Testing • Experimental Modal Analysis and Operational Deflection Shape Analysis • Sound absorption coefficient measurement testing • Pass by and Coast by Noise measurement and analysis • Experimental stress analysis (strain gaging) • Temperature and pressure mapping of hydraulic systems and engine cooling systems • Knowledge on Hydraulic systems and fittings • Experience in Verification and Validation testing and new content planning of product • Reliability Growth testing of complete machine • Productivity improvement activities and Testing capability enhancement • Contributed on sensor / data logger selection, Capital budgeting and procurement activities • Team Management • Project Handling • Supporting Homologation of machines