Section Head Manufacturing Engineering

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**Job Description** **Endurance Technologies Ltd** **Position: Section Head - New Product Development & Manufacturing Engineering Process** **Department:** Quality **Reports To:** Head of Quality / Plant Quality Manager **Location:** Sanand **Job Summary** The Section Head - New Product Development (NPD) & Manufacturing Engineering Process is responsible for ensuring quality excellence throughout the product development lifecycle and manufacturing process development. The role leads APQP activities, process quality planning, manufacturing process validation, and new product industrialization while ensuring compliance with automotive quality standards and customer-specific requirements. The incumbent will work closely with Design, Manufacturing Engineering, Production, Supplier Quality, and Customer Quality teams to achieve flawless product launches, process capability targets, and continuous improvement objectives. **Candidates from casting background are preferred.** **Key Responsibilities** **New Product Development (NPD)** - Lead quality planning activities for new product development projects. - Drive APQP (Advanced Product Quality Planning) implementation from concept to SOP (Start of Production). - Coordinate cross-functional teams for successful product launches. - Review product drawings, specifications, GD&T requirements, and customer standards. - Ensure preparation and approval of: - DFMEA - PFMEA - Control Plans - Process Flow Diagrams - Inspection Standards - Work Instructions - Lead production trial runs and pilot builds. - Support design verification and validation activities. - Facilitate Customer PPAP submissions and approvals. - Monitor launch readiness and quality gates throughout development stages. **Manufacturing Engineering Process Quality** - Ensure manufacturing processes are designed and validated to meet customer quality requirements. - Lead process capability studies (Cp, Cpk, Pp, Ppk). - Drive Process Sign-off (PSO) and Run-at-Rate activities. - Approve process controls for critical and special characteristics. - Validate manufacturing equipment, tooling, jigs, fixtures, and gauges. - Ensure MSA (Measurement System Analysis) and Gauge R&R compliance. - Establish error-proofing (Poka-Yoke) systems. - Monitor process performance and implement corrective actions. - Lead process audits and layered process audits. **Quality Systems & Compliance** - Ensure compliance with: - IATF 16949 - ISO 9001 - Customer Specific Requirements (CSR) - APQP - PPAP - FMEA - SPC - MSA - Core Quality Tools - Participate in external customer audits and certification audits. - Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies. - Ensure effective risk management and mitigation throughout the product lifecycle. **Team Leadership** - Lead and develop the NPD Quality and Manufacturing Process Quality team. - Set departmental objectives and KPIs. - Conduct performance reviews and competency development plans. - Coach team members in automotive quality tools and methodologies. - Promote a culture of quality, safety, and operational excellence. **Customer & Supplier Interface** - Act as a key quality representative during customer project reviews. - Handle customer quality concerns related to new product launches. - Collaborate with Supplier Quality teams to ensure supplier readiness. - Participate in customer audits, technical reviews, and launch meetings. **Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)** - Successful PPAP Approval Rate - New Product Launch Quality Performance - Process Capability (Cpk) Achievement - Customer PPM During Launch Phase - First Pass Yield (FPY) - Cost of Poor Quality (COPQ) - APQP Milestone Adherence - Internal & External Audit Compliance - Process Rejection Rate Reduction - Customer Complaint Reduction **Educational Qualification** - Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Production Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or equivalent. - Master's Degree / MBA (Preferred).