Assistant / Deputy Manager - Vendor Development: Metal

Exide Energy Solutions Limited; Prantij; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Exide Energy Solutions Limited is recruiting for a Vendor Development: Metal role in Prantij, Gujarat. The incumbent will drive supplier audits, PPAP approvals, and continuous improvement at metal component suppliers, ensuring IATF16949 and EV battery quality standards are met.

The role emphasizes tooling, stamping, welding, and process validation, with close collaboration across Procurement, R&D, Manufacturing and Engineering teams.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of metal stamping, forming, bending, fabrication, and laser cutting.
• Expertise in progressive, tandem, and transfer die operations.
• Ability to assess tooling design, die maintenance, wear patterns, and die life.
• Deep understanding of sheet metal properties and stamping behavior.
• Strong background in welding quality control (spot, projection, MIG/TIG).
• Experience with IATF 16949, ISO 9001 and EV battery quality expectations.
• Proficiency in GD&T, CMM, and dimensional inspection techniques.
• Hands-on with APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, and CAPA processes.

Responsibilities

• Conduct rigorous supplier audits for stamping, fabrication, laser cutting, and welding processes.
• Define incoming quality standards, dimensional criteria, and sampling plans for metal components.
• Lead PPAP approval for new tools, dies, fixtures, and components.
• Drive structured problem solving (8D/CAPA) for defects such as cracks, burrs, distortion, weld errors, and dimensional deviations.
• Monitor supplier performance through PPM, scrap rate, rework %, and capability indices Cp/Cpk.
• Ensure compliance with IATF 16949, ISO 9001, and EV battery-specific quality expectations.
• Build long-term supplier capability in stamping accuracy, fabrication consistency, and welding robustness.
• Lead process capability improvements, tooling optimization, error-proofing (PokaYoke), and defect prevention strategies.
• Guide suppliers on die maintenance, die life improvement, preventive maintenance, and fixture adequacy.
• Support suppliers in implementing Control Plans, PFMEA, process controls, and traceability systems.
• Drive continuous improvement and Lean implementation at supplier sites to reduce waste and improve yield.
• Develop SQD roadmaps, readiness plans, and upgrades for scaling volumes and new programs.
• Participate in supplier selection and technical capability assessment for new components.
• Validate tool/die design, fabrication feasibility, and stamping trial readiness.
• Review prototype samples, FAT/SAT results, and dimensional reports for early detection of issues.
• Ensure all new metal parts meet functional, safety, and durability requirements before SOP.
• Work with Procurement, R&D, Manufacturing, and Engineering to ensure robust supplier onboarding.
• Collaborate with design teams to review DFM/DFA and reduce part complexity or scrap.
• Provide supplier quality insights to leadership on risks, escalations, and improvement priorities.
• Support cost reduction and localization projects without compromising quality.

Skills

Metal stamping

Forming & fabrication

Laser cutting

Tooling die operations

PPAP / APQP

PFMEA / Control Plan

8D / CAPA

GD&T

CMM / dimensional inspection

Lean manufacturing

Supplier audits

Quality management

Job description

Exide Energy Solutions Limited (EESL) is one of the fastest growing companies who has vision to solve social issues regarding energy, environment, resource, etc with producing lithium-ion battery products. Exide Energy Solutions Ltd is setting up Indias first Giga plant to manufacture Lithium Ion Cells in Prantij. Exide Energy Solutions Limited is looking for Vendor Development : Metal in the Manufacturing organisation to achieve company's goal at the Prantij, Gujarat Location.

Job Location: Prantij, Gujarat

Roles and Responsibiliites:

• Conduct rigorous supplier audits for stamping, fabrication, laser cutting, and welding processes.
• Define incoming quality standards, dimensional criteria, and sampling plans for all metal components.
• Lead PPAP approval for new tools, dies, fixtures, and components.
• Drive structured problemsolving (8D/CAPA) for defects such as cracks, burrs, distortion, weld errors, and dimensional deviations.
• Monitor supplier performance through PPM, scrap rate, rework %, and capability indices (Cp/Cpk).
• Ensure compliance with IATF 16949, ISO 9001, and EV batteryspecific quality expectations
• Build longterm supplier capability in stamping accuracy, fabrication consistency, and welding robustness.
• Lead process capability improvements, tooling optimization, errorproofing (PokaYoke), and defect prevention strategies.
• Guide suppliers on die maintenance, die life improvement, preventive maintenance, and fixture adequacy.
• Support suppliers in implementing Control Plans, PFMEA, process controls, and traceability systems.
• Drive continuous improvement and Lean implementation at supplier sites to reduce waste and improve yield.
• Develop SQD roadmaps, readiness plans, and upgrades for scaling volumes and new programs.
• Participate in supplier selection and technical capability assessment for new components.
• Validate tool/die design, fabrication feasibility, and stamping trial readiness.
• Review prototype samples, FAT/SAT results, and dimensional reports for early detection of issues.
• Ensure all new metal parts meet functional, safety, and durability requirements before SOP.
• Work with Procurement, R&D, Manufacturing, and Engineering to ensure robust supplier onboarding.
• Collaborate with design teams to review DFM/DFA and reduce part complexity or scrap.
• Provide supplier quality insights to leadership on risks, escalations, and improvement priorities.
• Support costreduction and localization projects without compromising quality.

Mandatory Skills:

• Strong knowledge of metal stamping, forming, bending, fabrication, and laser cutting.
• Expertise in progressive, tandem, and transfer die operations.
• Ability to assess tooling design, die maintenance, wear patterns, and die life.
• Deep understanding of sheet metal properties and stamping behavior.
• Strong background in welding (spot, projection, MIG/TIG) and weld quality control.
• Knowledge of surface treatments: powder coating, plating, anodizing, corrosion protection.
• Proficiency in GD&T, CMM, height gauges, profile measurement, and dimensional inspection.
• Handson experience with APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, Control Plan, MSA, SPC, Cp/Cpk, 8D, CAPA.
• Ability to analyze defects: cracks, burrs, distortion, dents, weld spatter, undercuts, porosity.
• Strong process validation and supplier audit skills.
• Experience managing supplier metrics: PPM, scrap %, rework %, yield.
• Capability to drive lean improvements, errorproofing, and zerodefect initiatives.
• Strong documentation, reporting, and communication skills.

Thanks,

Surya G.

Team HR.