Vendor Development - Aluminium Forging

Job Purpose:

This position in Vendor Development is accountable for the development of Al Forgings & Machined components for EV New products, adhering to Cost, Quality and timeline targets.

Position Overview:

Position Name: Specialist / Senior Specialist - Vendor Development (Al Forging)

Location: Chennai - RE HQ

Reporting to: Senior Technologist

Qualification: B.E / B.Tech - Mechanical / Automobile / Production

Required Skill:

• 8 to 12 Years Experience in handling Core Aluminium forging parts.
• Strong Techno-Commercial knowledge in Al Forgings & Machined components
• Strong expertise in Aluminum Forging process prove out and Forging Die Design knowledge
• Collaborate with CFT/Suppliers to understand the product requirements and specifications
• Early involvement with Product and Process Development team for optimized design, process and cost
• To identify competitive and potential suppliers
• Familiar in purchasing and legal processes like NDA,RFQ,GPA,SWA,LTA,PR,PO/LOI etc.,
• Thorough Process knowledge in Al Forging & Machining including Tools, Dies, Fixtures, Gauges etc.,
• Familiar in ZBC, Productivity improvement, VA/VE, YoY Cost Reduction
• Strong Negotiation skills
• Familiar in Material Grades, Heat Treatment processes, Surface treatments, Automotive standard etc.,
• Familiar in QMS, GD&T, Product and Process Feasibility, FM/DFA,PPAP etc.,
• Closely work with CFT/Suppliers to ensure on-time development of parts with First Time Right
• To conduct at supplier end and build adequate capacity with suppliers
• To manage the Engineering Changes and Cost effectively
• To implement Continuous Improvements internally & at supplier end