Engineering/R&D Head - Auto

Job Title: Engineering (R&D) Head

Purpose of the role: Lead the global innovation process & programme and group Research & Development activities and facilities in Bangalore, India

Key Areas of Responsibility:

- Responsible for New product development for various parts and assemblies.

- Responsible for all new activities.

- Knowledge and handling customer, vendor supports and feedbacks.

- Conversant with APQP, FMEA & PPAP process and related documentation.

- Knowledge of preparing the part feasibility reports and part quality.

- Knowledge of drawing and understanding of drawing requirements and standards given in drawing.

- Review and monitor development of product design to ensure APQP time plans.

- Trouble shooting of parts during development phase.

- Should have good relationship between customer and vendor.

- Understand customer requirements & implied needs to improve the project.

- Follow NPD process and meet the entire development schedule.

- Participate in Design Reviews& follow up with suppliers for ECN implement to meet the project timeline.

- Planning & execution of Tooling design using ProE/Unigraphics/CatiaV5/CAD/CAM/CAE.

- Feasibility study of RFQ.

- To lead the team as CFT (Cross Functional Team).

- Design review with customers, suggesting changes, Feasibility study of parts and assemblies.

- Identification of tooling requirements and finalization of suppliers using various costing principles.

- Identify and execute cost saving projects.

- Manufacturing feasibility study.

- Implementation of ECNs (Engineering Change Note)

- Preparation of yearly business plan with the guidance from top management and external consultants and presenting to the management committee meeting.

Key Working Relationships:

Internal:

- Development Managers, Specialists and Assistants

- Product Engineering Segment Managers

- IPS Manager, Technical Specialists

- Heads of Technology and Technology Managers

External:

- Research Organizations, Universities and other institutes worldwide

- Professional and trade organisations

- Research Organizations, Universities (across the globe)

- Test laboratories and institutes (globally)

Knowledge/experience/skills/personal attributes:

Essential:

- Advanced Technical degree in a relevant area

- 8+ years leadership experience in a multinational R&D facility

- Excellent teamwork and people management capability

- Project management, planning and leadership experience

Desirable:

- Business or commercial management experience

- Formal project management training and qualification

- Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills

- Innovative problem solving capability and aptitude

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