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 Run@Rate 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