About this role
Responsibilities & Key Deliverables
Commodity: TRIMS
• Knowledge of Seating System parts & Soft Trims- Seat manufacturing process like Frame manufacturing & assembly (stamping/tube bending, welding etc), Trim cover manufacturing (Fabric/leather materials, sewing), Foam moulding, Seat assembly (recliner & slider installation, track assembly, Torquing) & Seat Craftsmanship evaluation and EOL testing.
• Knowledge of Seat ventilation/ heating system,
• Knowledge of Airbags (DAB/PAB/SAB), Deployment assessment & cable/wiring layouts.
• knowledge of Seat Belt Functionality & Retractor Mechanisms, Buckle and Anchorage Systems.
• Knowledge of soft trim manufacturing processes like Thermoforming / Compression Molding, Fabric Lamination & Wrapping, Adhesive Bonding Processes, Cutting and Trimming Operations.
• Supplier Performance monitoring, evaluation & drive performance improvement through systemic approach.
• Monitor & improve non-performing suppliers and organize periodic Quality reviews as per escalation matrix.
• Supplier dealings, communications & regular interactions for continual improvements & process upgradations.
• Trouble shooting of Trims parts defects and independently drive actions & process improvements at supplier end.
• Participation, Co-ordination & resolution of concern reported from assembly line, Field, User plant for Seating System parts through root cause analysis, action planning, implementation effectiveness & system closure SCAP, 8D monitoring.
• Chronic concern resolution through systemic problem solving methodology and horizontal deployment.
• Ensure that the lessons learned from product families are implemented for new product development as input for prevention of repeated known issues
• Involvement in new product development, identifying and driving improvements through early involvement in product development Process and completion of PPAP
• Re-PPAP & PSW for identified critical carryover parts in new Project
• Plan and Conduct Supplier process & Product audits, Concern based/Special Process audits as per requirement
Experience
6 to 10 years
Industry Preferred
Automotive
Qualifications
BE/B Tech Mechanical/polymer technology
General Requirements
• CAB Behaviours - Collaborative, Agile, Bold
• Result orientation with execution excellence
• Leveraging Human capital
• Customer Focus
• Strategic business orientation
• Innovation lead transformation
• Negotiation Skills
1. Thorough Knowledge of Seat, Seat Belts, Airbags, Carpets & Roof liners etc.
2. Knowledge of Seating & Soft Trims Manufacturing Process- Frame manufacturing & assembly, Trim cover manufacturing, Foam moulding, Seat assembly & craftsmenship, Fabric lamination & Adhesive Bonding, Cutting & Trimming operations, Thermoforming process etc.
3. Proficient in Microsoft PPT & Advanced Excel applications, Power BI applications
4. Quality concerns resolutions through systemic approach/problem solving tools.
5. Thorough knowledge on APQP/PPAP, DCP, SPC, SCAP, 8D, GD&T, FTG, etc.
6. Basic & advance problem solving tools & techniques.
7. Good communication skills for supplier dealings & regular interactions.
Our commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
At Mahindra and Mahindra Limited, we believe that diversity drives innovation, and inclusion is at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to cultivating a workplace where every individual feels valued, respected, and empowered to thrive.
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