Responsibilities & Key Deliverables

Commodity: B&T - Trims / Polymer

1. Will be responsible for resolving field concerns related to Trims / Polymer.
2. Will be responsible for resolving internal concerns related to Trims / Polymer.
3. Data analysis
4. Daily monitoring of field complaints & effectivity of actions
5. Reduction in field concerns by correct root cause analysis & speedy implementation of corrective measure to meet organisation targets
6. Genearte Field concern MIS & publish report, PPT for higher management
7. Carry out joint investigations in field to arrive at root cause
8. Take appropriate actions in association with manufacturing, supplier quality & design & for closure of field & internal concerns
9. Speedy & time bound closure of emerging concerns & immobilisation concerns

Preferred Industries

Automotive Industry

Education Qualification

Bachelor of Engineering from a Reputed Institiute

General Experience

BE - 10 - 12 years of experience in automotive polymer and trim development/manufacturing.
• Experience with OEMs, Tier-1 suppliers, or automotive component manufacturers.
• Experience in injection molding and plastic component development.

Critical Experience

Competencies

The Manager – Polymer & Interior Trims is responsible for the quality, and manufacturing support of plastic and polymer-based interior and exterior trim components for automotive vehicles. The role involves leading cross-functional teams, coordinating with suppliers, ensuring compliance with customer and regulatory requirements, and delivering projects within cost, quality, and timeline targets.

Polymer & Materials Knowledge : PP, ABS, PC-ABS, PA, POM, TPO, TPU and engineering plastics, Material selection and validation, Surface finishes, textures, painting and coating technologies.
Design Tools : CATIA V5/V6, Siemens NX, Creo, AutoCAD, GD&T interpretation
Quality & Automotive Standards : IATF 16949, APQP, PPAP, FMEA, MSA, SPC, ISO 9001
Manufacturing Processes : Injection Molding, Gas Injection Molding, Blow Molding, Thermoforming, Ultrasonic Welding, Hot Plate Welding, Assembly Processes

Self Motivated
Leading Cross Functional Team (CFT)
Collaborative, Assertive.

System Generated Core Skills

Analytical Thinking

Communication Skills

Warranty - RPT Reduction

Root Cause Analysis

Action Planning

Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (DFMEA)

Design Verification Plan (DVP)

Auditing

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