Group Manager Pre dev. CV Technology

Role Overview: As a Group Manager Pre dev. CV Technology at Apollo Tyres Ltd, your main responsibility will be to research and develop implementable concepts as per the Technology Roadmap for upcoming business specific to Commercial Vehicle (CV). Based in Chennai R&D, you will report to Jeyakumar Krishnakumar. Key Responsibilities: - Drive Technology roadmap projects for the CV category - Prepare Project input requirements - Benchmark product performance - Study patent landscapes - Research and develop concepts in Cavity, Pattern, Material, and construction for technology development - Prepare Design FMEA - Define design of experiments for simulation - Prepare physical prototypes - Define design validation plans - Order equipment & tooling - Review and discuss test results for concept evaluation and continual improvement - Handle technology handover and document lessons learned with the project team - Participate in Cross Functional Activities by joining the CFT for New Product development and Technology development - Coordinate with Product development, Materials, Design & Mould Engineering, Simulation, Indoor & Outdoor testing team, and educational institutes Qualifications Required: - Skills in Benchmarking, APQP, Project management, Problem solving / Innovation, Testing standards, and Product manufacturing process - Knowledge in Tyre Mechanics, Truck Bus Radial (TBR) Tyre design / Materials & Construction, Technology development, Tyre Engineering / Design calculation, Patent landscaping, and TBR Process - More than 10 years of exposure in Tyre Technology development, DFMEA, QFD, DMAIC, DOE, TRIZ, Value Engineering, and Patent search / Analysis - Educational background with a Bachelors / Masters in Mechanical / Automobile is required for this role,