Material Technology Professional

SKODA; Pune District; On-site; INR 700,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

SKODA in Pune, India, seeks an engineer to manage the release of exterior components (polymer, painted, chrome) for new model year changes, ensuring compliance with drawing standards and timely launches in the Asian region.

The role includes driving color harmony across BIW and supplier processes, releasing VW internal and supplier representatives for color harmony testing, and managing materials/coatings approvals and related testing equipment.

Qualifications

• Qualification in Metallurgy/Polymer/Surface Coating engineering.
• Experience with material/testing and coating processes is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Release exterior parts (polymer, painted, chrome) per schedule in LIMS and ensure on-time launches.
• Assess supplier processes and plan DVP with suppliers.
• Review AEKO/ECN for materials/coating changes.
• Manage color harmony testing and VW color standards.
• Train supplier testers in testing methods.

Education

Diploma / B.E. /M.E. Metallurgical/Polymer/Surface Coating Eng

Job description

Position description:

This position is responsible for

Release of polymer, painted and chrome plated critical purchase parts like Bumper, Logo, ORVM, Door Handle, Chrome nameplate etc. with complete ownership for new projects /model year changes after testing and verification with drawing standards in defined timelines to have successful launch in Asian Region.

Release of new colour and striving to achieve whole car colour harmony by aligning painted BIW and supplier painting processes in same quadrant.

To release VW internal and supplier representatives for colour harmony via Munsell hue test.

Colour master management for new launches and series vehicles.

Responsible for Materials Technology comments for acceptance/rejection of AEKO/ECN for topics related to material/ coating.

Testing and maintenance equipment required for testing with complete ownership of the activity.

To support end customer satisfaction by carrying out failure analysis of parts and driving materials specific actions.

To upkeep and upgrade knowledge of various existing and new materials, material properties, manufacturing processes know-how for various parts.

To maintain proficiency through various proficiency test with other group laboratories and external institutes, handling of various equipment, upgrade skill required for the position.

Location: PUNE

SAP Group

Primary Responsibilities:

1. Efficiency:

1. To analyze and release new projects and series parts as per defined time plan through LIMS to support achieving project timeline
2. To assess supplier process for improvement and correction in case of process problems
3. Planning DVP with suppliers.
4. To review improvement trial parts from suppliers
5. To support vehicle audit for defect analysis
6. To ensure individual Scrap management 5S in office area

2. Quality

1. Drive and release exterior color harmony of whole car (series and new launch)
2. To achieve proficiency in the various testing methods
3. Planning, Execution and Monitoring LIMS of painted parts.
4. Series monitoring of parts to ensure parts quality as per standard
5. To review and decide acceptance/rejection of AEKO/ECN for change in material/ coating topic
6. To release VW Internal and Supplier representative for color harmony via Munsell Eye Test
7. To train supplier tester to enhance testing skills

3.Safety

1. Responsible to adhere safety instructions, chemicals handling and use of PPEs
2. Responsible to upkeep knowledge of environmental policy, emergency contact numbers
3. Responsible for disposal of tested parts, used chemicals, papers

4.Deliverable

1. Responsible to achieve department defined Key Performance Indicators
2. Responsible to adhere defined analysis processes
3. Responsible to achieve and maintain proficiency

5.Organization:

1. Analyze Field Failure Painted Chrome plated parts and give on time feedback
2. Support Development, RD and Purchase for new development initiatives, proposals
3. Establish and maintain network with the other VW and Skoda plants for developing working relation within Konzern
4. Manage and distribute Colour master panel
5. Develop secondary visual master panels in co-ordination with ME-Paintshop

6.QMS:

1. Preparation of process standard, work instruction/guidelines and format
2. Readiness for internal external audit
3. Process validation and monthly tracking of indicators ,equipment

Educational qualifications preferred: Diploma / B.E. /M.E. Metallurgical/Polymer/Surface Coating Engineering