Role : AVP R&D for Automotive Interiors (4wheeler & Commercial Vehicle)

Research and Development :

- To be responsible for technology development and innovation of products, product standardization, VE/VA through design change, introduction of alternate material and process design & development.

- To conceptualize, architect and document the product platforms, control equipment and next generation products in 4W and commercial lighting

- To lead and support the tool design and component design process

- To meet the marketing plan for new product development/ enhancement

- To benchmark with various OEMs to ensure product differentiation

- To enter into technical collaboration for ensuring achievement of design objectives

- To regularly liaison with equipment suppliers and toolmakers to keep abreast of new developments identify ways to improve technologies

- To initiate Patents on any new product / technology development

- To ensure compliance with the OHSAS, ISO 14001, TS 16949 and any other regulatory norms that may be applicable

- To participate in exhibitions, seminars and industry forums to showcase technical capability, and also to keep abreast of new technologies and products in the industry

Project Management :

- To be responsible for project management so to ensure that development and approval of projects are within the defined time frame as indicated in the development plan.

- To lead the team for designing the product/ improvement of existing product, developing prototype, running pilot batch and implementing process and production engineering

- To verify and validate designs that are produced by the team

- To conduct the production trial run and complete the PPAP approval process

- To manage Technology Transfer Projects on time and as per the budget and targeted production costs

- To facilitate transfer of newly developed products from R&D to production by closely monitoring the pilot phase

- To lead technical design reviews within the Product Development Team, to ensure documentation of test results

- To present R&D project updates, competitive intelligence and industry analysis to the President and the MD

- To manage all data, information and documentation generated within the R&D department

Customer Satisfaction :

- To liaison with Quality department to understand quality issues highlighted by the customer, and to work to improve Quality of product and process related to design

- To ensure timely responses to RFQs by conducting feasibility assessment and providing technical inputs to the Component development team

- To ensure timelines are adhered to for on- time development and Product approvals

- To ensure reduction in EFR and Warranty errors due to design issues

- To provide technical support to the customers in the 4W and commercial Vehicles segments to conceptualize new product design

- To ensure that the newly developed product meets the product specifications given by the customer and complies with regulatory requirement

Team Management :

- To carry out performance appraisals, assess capability, and training needs of team

- To ensure career planning for employees through guiding, coaching, mentoring and motivating them for achieving department objectives.

- To create a culture of continuous development

- To work toward succession in the team

Experience in independently handling major projects w.r.t Automotive Interiors and Exteriors like Dashboard, Instrument Panel, Console, Interior and Exterior Trims, Bumpers, Seating etc is a MUST

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