Role: Executive- Prod Dev
Industry Type: Automobile
Department: Production, Manufacturing & Engineering
Employment Type: Full Time, Permanent
Role Category: Operations, Maintenance & Support
UG: Any Graduate
PG: Any Postgraduate
Apollo Tyres Ltd is an international tyre manufacturer and the leading tyre brand in India. The company has multiple manufacturing units in India and a unit each in The Netherlands and Hungary. The company markets its products under its two global brands Apollo and Vredestein, and its products are available in over 100 countries through a vast network of branded, exclusive and multi-product outlets.
Job Title : Executive- Prod Dev (23 W)
Location
Chennai RD Reports to (Position) : Sasikumar J
Department
Function : RD - PROD. DEV PV - 23W
Purpose of the Job :
- 1)Development support in Tire Engineering and Construction of 23 W new products to meet customer requirements.
- Plan and execute BM activity to identify improvement opportunities.
- Initiate development of new construction proposals based on Future requirements.
- Execute trials with new specifications and establish them.
- Major
Responsibilities
- 1.Conduct benchmark analysis, simulation study propose cavity.
- Coordinate all competition study, DVP data book preparation activity in each sample submission loop QR gates.
- Share design inputs for tread pattern mould drawing preparation.
- Release design specification, Design pack (PAC, Design input, Material lineup, Layout MFS) for Proto-run trials.
- Preparation of Testing plan, performance follow up on New designs Test tyres of 23 W category
- Review of outdoor results, discuss MFS along with project lead for next Iteration.
- Monitor product performance every quarter and initiate corrective actions if required.
- Participate in DFMEA work on performance enhancement of released products and update lessons learnt periodically.
- Support Value Engineering projects and maintaining product leadership.
- Periodic scan of market new vehicle launches and update the vehicle fitment chart
- Absorbing more knowledge in the role and proposing the training needs for future aspirations.
- Knowledge (Technical Functional)
a. Basic knowledge on tyre mechanics, Tyre manufacturing Test methodology.
b. Knowledge on Quality management system
c. Tyre failures and it s causes. d. Regulatory standards (BISECEDOT etc)
Skills
Analytical skills, IT skills, Team player Co-ordination skills, Basics of Vehicle dynamics
Qualifications
B TechBE Rubber Technology Polymer EngineeringMechanical Engineering Experience
4-6 years in Plant technology functionProduct Development function of a 23-Wheeler tire manufacturing