Deputy Manager - NPD Quality Planning

Responsibilities & Key Deliverables

- Adequate knowledge and experience in New Product Development (NPD) systems and processes for Vehicle Development Programs.

- Good understanding of complete vehicle systems including Chassis, Suspension, Steering, Braking System, Powertrain, Electrical & Electronic Systems, HVAC, Body & Trim Systems.

- Lead and coordinate Quality Planning activities across vehicle development projects throughout the product development lifecycle.

- Facilitate and deploy APQP, DFMEA, Design Reviews, Risk Analysis, DVP&R and Reliability Planning.

- Drive identification, assessment and mitigation of product risks during concept, design, development, validation and launch phases.

- Formulate Quality Targets for new vehicle programs and evaluate achievement through reviews and corrective actions.

- Generate Quality Status reports for Senior Management highlighting key risks and mitigation plans.

- Develop and deploy Product Reliability Plans for vehicle programs.

- Review vehicle and system-level validation plans covering Functional, Performance, Durability and Regulatory requirements.

- Conduct quality workshops and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Preferred Industries

Automobile
## Education Qualification

BE/B.Tech (Mechanical, Automobile, Production, Electrical & Electronics)

General Experience

5-8 Years

Critical Experience

Skills

- Good understanding of Vehicle Development and NPD processes

- Strong knowledge of vehicle systems and subsystem interactions

- APQP, DFMEA, Design Reviews and Risk Management

- Reliability Engineering and reliability assessments

- DVP&R and validation planning

- 7QC Tools, 8D, 5 Why, Fishbone Analysis

- IATF 16949 / ISO 9001 Quality Systems

- Product, Process and System Audits

- MS Excel and PowerPoint proficiency

Personality Traits

- Result-oriented and self-driven

- Strong analytical and problem-solving capability

- Customer-centric mindset

- Ability to manage multiple projects

- Effective cross-functional coordination

- Good communication and presentation skills

System Generated Core Skills

Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) Analytical Thinking Analytics Auditing Communication Skills Creative Thinking Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) Interpersonal Skills ISO 9000 - Quality Management ISO TS 16949 - Quality Management Measurement System Analysis (MSA) Microsoft Office Product Knowledge & Application Statistical Process Control (SPC) Teamwork Quality Control