Development Engineer/Manager

• Manage the end-to-end development of assigned parts/components, including design feasibility, validation, and production readiness.
• Collaborate with design engineers, suppliers, procurement, and manufacturing teams to ensure part manufacturability and achieve cost targets.
• Review part specifications, drawings, and technical documentation.
• Coordinate and ensure part validation tests (DV, PV, durability, performance).
• Ensure supplier parts meet all technical requirements, quality standards, and timelines.
• Support prototype builds and analyze test results to drive continuous improvement.
• Participate & ensure on time reviews and approvals of DFMEA and PFMEA processes for assigned components.
• Monitor and manage engineering changes (ECNs/ECRs) throughout the part lifecycle.
• Assist in troubleshooting and resolving quality or performance issues during development and production.
• Track and report part development progress using project management tools and metrics.
• Good Knowledge of all the Documentation and Process of the Development
• Responsible for the the New Part Development (APQP)
• Sound knowledge of APQP, PPAP, & other quality tools like Cause & effect, 8D analysis
• Supplier management experience with respect to Quality & Delivery
• Product knowledge & knowledge of Supplier Management processes
• Monitor supplier performance based on defined KPIs & improve supplier performance.
• Proficiency in managing relationships with stakeholders( team members, end-users) ensuring alignment of project objectives and expectations.
• Achieve on respective area commercial efficiency target by creating VA VE Ideas and cost optimization potential ideas in the product/process
• Ability to influence stakeholders at all levels to support process improvement initiatives.
• Provide management updates and track the same
• Possesses the ability to foresee potential risks and establish corresponding mitigation plans in advance
• Knowledge of quality standards such as IATF 16949, ISO 9001.
• Exposure to global supplier base and localization processes.

Soft Skills

• Good communication, presentation & analytical skills
• Collaborate & work with CFT – relationship management
• Computer ERP and MS office proficiency
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.

Key skill Set required

• Development ,Sourcing , Quality , Delivery
• Knowledge of Global sourcing & VAVE
• CAPAX & OPEX budgeting
• APQP & PPAP