Development Engineer - PPA

Section 1 : Identification

Unique Job Code

Job Title

Part & Process Approval Development Engineer_Chassis

Department

Part & Process Approval

Function

Procurement

Written by

Approved by

Head PPA

Date

21st June 2024

Employment Type

(Permanent/Fixed Term/Retainer)

Permanent

Section 2: Job Purpose Statement

In one or two sentences, mention the basic reason why this job exists

Execute part & process development and approval activities for Chassis parts, including design feasibility, process development., quality assurance visits, facilitating vehicle production trials, testing and validation, multi-sourcing activities and resolving production issues.

Section 3: Areas of Responsibility

Define specific, permanent areas that requires the role holder to be responsible for taking decisions, delivering results or carrying out a significant amount of activity

Key Responsibilities

Most significant responsibilities of the job along with key activities required to accomplish them

Key Performance Indices Quantitative/Qualitative

(not the actual targets)

Weightage percentage

Total -100%

Analysing part drawings and specifications to include all parameters required for new part development.

Drawing and specification discrepancies resolution

30

• Development & Verification of parts and process at Vendors

• Problem analysis, actions and corrective measures implementation.

• PPAP verification and approval.

• Sample & Lot inspection, Availability of OK parts for PP1, PP2 and MP

• Closure of issues/problems observed during trials.

30

Verification of new parts as per the drawings and standards.

Timely release of Reports

30

Self-Development with competency enhancement for smooth functioning

Adherence to Plan

10

Section 4: Reporting Relationship

Mention the Role of the Reporting Manager

Functional Reporting

Matrix Reporting

Development Quality Part & Process Approval Development Manager Chassis

Direct Reports Mention the Role of the Direct Reports

Managers of Managers

Managers

Individual Contributor

Section 5: Key Dimensions

Provide factual, quantitative and financial information particularly relevant to the job which helps to reflect the scale and scope of the job

Financial Dimensions

Provide financial information related to budget/cost/turnover or any other related financial parameter

Financial Parameter

Please mention indicative financial figures

Non-Financial Dimensions

Direct Reports (Total headcount #)

Indirect Reports (Total headcount #)

Contract employees (Total headcount #)

Section 6: Complexities

Describe the most difficult and complex parts of the job and other constraints that are not covered or highlighted elsewhere along with the reason

Collaboration with cross functional teams i.e. Vendor development, Strategic sourcing, Supplier Quality assurance, R&D, Mfg. and SCPs to ensure the closure of issues raised and discrepancies.

Inspection and verification of complex parts and imported components.

Section 7: Operating Network

Provide the key working relationships/routine contacts the job holder needs to have INSIDE and OUTSIDE the organization to accomplish job and the reason for these interactions

(Excluding reporting manager & subordinates)

Roles & teams

Nature/ purpose of interaction

Internal

CIT

Assembly trials, Design/Drawing issues & resolution, DCR/ECNs, Project targets/timelines

SS

New vendor evaluation, QAV L1, TFC closure

VD

Procurement for trial events, QAV L2~L5 process & point closure if any

SQA

Process handover, QAV L3-L5

CPSM

Capacity planning at SCPs

Project/Prod Engg

Dies development at SCPs, HMCL plants

Manufacturing Quality

Process handover, closure of PTS points, Assembly feasibility, Trial events

Market Quality

Market Issue resolution, warranty analysis

PDT

Vehicle testing issue resolution

External

Suppliers

Part and process development, QAVs

Section 8: Job Requirements

State threshold proficiency/education, qualifications, training and experience necessary to enable and perform the job fully and effectively. (This might not necessarily be the same as the current job holder)

Academic Qualification

• Graduation/Diploma in Engineering

Relevant Experience

• Minimum 2~4(Graduate) 5~7(Diploma) years of experience in part development in automobile industry

Technical Skills/Knowledge

• Product & Process expertise

• New Product Development

• Problem Solving

• Project planning

• PPAP, APQP, MSA, SPC, FMEA

Behavioural Skills

• Strong interpersonal skills, Conflict Resolution

• Effective communication skills, Assertiveness

• Critical thinking & intellectual capabilities to analyse problems

• Quality Ambassador