Opportunity for Vehicle Interior Engineer

Experience: 3 to 6 YearsThe Engineer - New Development will be the operational lead responsible for the successful technical development and quality qualification of new suppliers and components, primarily focusing on Vehicle Interior parts such as injection molded plastics, upholstery, seating systems, and trims. The role requires a strong working knowledge of the APQP (Advanced Product Quality Planning) and PPAP (Production Part Approval Process) cycles to ensure components are production-ready, on time, and meet the company's quality standards.Key Roles & Responsibilities1. New Component & Quality Assurance Product Quality Planning (APQP): Drive all supplier-side activities related to APQP from the concept phase through launch. Ensure the supplier meets all technical milestones and quality gates. Part Approval (PPAP): Manage and approve the PPAP submission and PPAP Run for all new interior components. Verify that all part dimensions, material specifications, and performance tests are met as per the design requirements.Specification Review: Understand Specification & Requirements (technical drawings, GD&T, material polymer grades) and communicate them precisely to the potential suppliers.Quality Proving: Conduct detailed Quality proving and validation trials for new components both at the supplier site and in the in-house lab, ensuring robust processes and final product quality.2. Supplier & Sourcing SupportSupplier Qualification: Support the Sourcing team by participating in Supplier Identification, Supplier Selection, and conducting initial Supplier Audit visits to assess process capability, manufacturing expertise, and quality management systems.Process Knowledge: Apply deep knowledge of Tooling, Raw Material and manufacturing Process Knowledge relevant to interior plastics (e.g., Injection Molding, Vacuum Forming, Foaming) to evaluate supplier processes and validate cost drivers.Commercial Support: Provide technical input during Cost Negotiation and contribute data for the Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) analysis related to tooling, raw material, and process stability.On boarding: Facilitate Supplier On boarding activities to ensure new suppliers are integrated smoothly into the quality and logistics systems.3. Execution & Project ManagementTechnical Travel: Must be prepared to Travel whenever required to supplier sites for process audits, development meetings, and resolving quality or production readiness issues.Risk Management: Identify and flag technical and quality risks related to new parts and processes, assisting the team in Risk Mitigation planning.Documentation & Coordination: Maintain all quality-related documents (PPAP, APQP checklists, audit reports) and coordinate between Design, Sourcing, Quality, and the supplier to ensure alignment.

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