Specialist - Vendor Development (EV) Aluminum Forging

Frame, S/Arm, Girder:

• Sourcing of Parts include Frame, S/Arm, Girder
• Knowledge on Die and Mould
• NTTF and Tool making experience is added advantage

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with various teams to understand product requirements and parts specifications
• Identify potential suppliers and send RFQ to them based on part design and bill of materials received from current engineering team
• Liaise with vendors/ suppliers on a regular basis for sourcing of components and parts
• Gauge capability of suppliers by conducting design for manufacturing (DFM) discussions with suppliers
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify modifications/ changes required and work towards reducing rejection rates of incoming parts
• Review order status and ensure adherence to Direct on line targets and business plan targets/vehicle
• Calculate target costing for components in collaboration with the Cost Management team and ensure that proposed suppliers meet the target band
• Evaluate performance and propose suppliers based on suitable evaluation in collaboration with the Quality Assurance team
• Provide technical guidance (mechanical and engineering feedback) to shortlisted suppliers in order to meet component reliability, supply chain efficiency and overall cost reduction
• Supervise supplier quality engineers responsible for component release; conduct component inspection audits
• Resolve quality issues and monitor corrective procedures as per guidelines specified by quality assurance
• Ensure completion of the Product Part Approval process in collaboration with Current Engineering and Quality assurance team
• Ensure a smooth handover to procurement team for sourcing material for start of production runs

Education:

• Bachelor’s Engineering degree(Electrical & Electronics) Full Time)

Experience:

• 10 + years’ experience in the vendor development function in the automobile industry (OEMs, ancillaries)