Manager Outdoor

Apollo Tyres Manufacturing; Chennai; Vor Ort; INR 2.500.000 - 4.000.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Apollo Tyres Manufacturing in Chennai R&D is seeking a Group Manager Outdoor Testing to lead tyre testing for product development, validation, and benchmarking. You will drive testing strategies, manage resources and ensure safety, quality, and timely delivery of projects.

The role requires strong English communication, deep knowledge of tyre dynamics and vehicle testing, and a passion for R&D-oriented problem solving. Reporting to the Division Head.

Qualifikationen

• Strong communication and presentation in English.
• Analytical thinking with lateral problem solving.
• Passion for R&D oriented tyre testing.

Aufgaben

• Lead Tyre Testing Department by defining testing strategies, priorities, methodologies, standards and best practices.
• Drive passenger car tyre development, validation, benchmarking and homologation through subjective and objective evaluations.
• Oversee end-to-end testing activities including planning, instrumentation setup, data acquisition, analysis and reporting.
• Utilize objective data to generate insights, support data-driven decisions and improve tyre performance.
• Translate test results into actionable recommendations and design inputs for product development.
• Ensure timely execution of multiple testing projects with cross-functional collaboration.
• Mentor and develop the testing team, providing technical guidance and competency growth.
• Manage resources, budgets, facilities and equipment with a safety-first, quality-driven culture.

Kenntnisse

Communication in English with presenta

Observation, Analytical & Lateral

R&D mindset

Ausbildung

B.Tech / BE - Mechanical / Automobile

Jobbeschreibung

Job Details

Job Title: Type Job TGroup Manager Outdoor Testing PCRitle to be Advertised

Location: Chennai R&D

Reports to (Position): Division Head

Number of Direct Reports (Solid Line): 1

Number of Direct Reports (Dotted Line): 0

Number of Outsourced Reports: 1

Job Summary

Responsible to lead and manage tyre testing activities for product development, validation, benchmarking, and continuous improvement. Ensure reliable subjective and objective test results, generate actionable development insights, and support product performance, quality, safety, and customer satisfaction.

Serve as the technical expert in tyre and vehicle performance evaluation, including ride, handling, braking, noise, and vehicle dynamics. Utilize advanced testing methodologies, instrumentation, data acquisition systems, and analytical tools to enable data-driven tyre development and effective problem solving.

Major Responsibilities

• Lead the Tyre Testing Department by defining testing strategies, priorities, methodologies, standards, and best practices aligned with product development goals, project milestones, risk assessment, resource availability, and business objectives.
• Drive passenger car tyre development, validation, benchmarking, and homologation through subjective and objective evaluation of Ride, Handling, Steering, Braking, Noise, and tyre dynamics - Internal & Jointly with OEM.
• Lead end-to-end testing activities including test planning, resource allocation, instrumentation setup, test execution, data acquisition, post-processing, analysis, interpretation, and reporting in accordance with standard procedures.
• Utilize objective test data and engineering expertise to generate actionable insights, support data-driven decision making, optimize tyre performance, identify root causes of issues, and recommend corrective actions to product development team.
• Translate test results into clear technical recommendations and design inputs to support product development.
• Ensure timely execution and delivery of multiple testing projects while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams to meet business targets.
• Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing testing team by providing technical guidance, mentoring & competency development.
• Manage testing resources, budgets, facilities, and equipment while fostering a culture of safety, quality, continuous improvement, and technical excellence.

Skills

• Communication in English with presentation skills
• Observation, Analytical & Lateral thinking skills
• Passion to work with R&D mind set up

Knowledge

• Good Subjective Driving skills / Vehicle level Testing
• Knowledge of Vehicle & Tyre Dynamics
• Safety basics, MS Office

Relevant Experience

• Minimum 10 years experience in Testing at Automotive OE / vehicle level Tyre testing

Education Qualification(s)

B.Tech / BE - Mechanical / Automobile