Development Engineer

Development for Interior and exterior trims

Experience in development of Four wheeler Automotive components.

Proven Experience in development of parts like Pillar Trims, Door Trims, Instrument Panel ( Dashboard) , Front and rear Bumpers, Fenders, seats, Consoles, Gaskets, Rubber Hoses, Door Sealings, Plastic and Rubber Molded componets. Carpets and insulations

Perform detailed Zero based costing for the parts and Tooling.

Supplier relations and Supplier contacts.

Skill

Proven purchasing experience, preferably within an automotive or manufacturing environment.

Tooling, Raw Material and manufacturing Process Knowledge.

Process Knowledge : Injection molding, Blow molding, Thermoforming , Vaccum forming Rubber Compression molding, Rubber Transfer molding and Rubber extrusion, Plastic assembly, Plastic welding and painting

Raw material knowledge for Polymers, Rubber chemicals, Soft trims etc.

Tool Development and Tooling feasibility for the plastic and Rubber moulding tools, Jigs and Fixtures

Perform PPAP and Parts Development.

Quality problem resolution: Investigate quality issues, implement corrective and preventive actions, and manage cost recovery for supplier-related problems.

New product development: Participate in the Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) and Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) to ensure new components meet quality requirements before mass production

Analytical, numerically astute with strong proven problem solving abilities

Results orientated with the ability to plan and deliver against project deadlines

Keen attention to detail and accuracy