Senior Engineer and Engineer - Project Management

Sellowrap Industries; Chakan; In loco; INR 1.800.000 - 2.800.000; Tempo pieno

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Sellowrap Industries in India (Maharashtra, Chakan) seeks an experienced Project Manager for automotive plastic injection moulding. You will lead NPD projects from RFQ to SOP, coordinate cross-functional teams, interface with OEMs and Tier-1 suppliers, and ensure on-time delivery of tooling, samples and PPAP packages.

The role demands strong APQP/PPAP, GD&T, DFMEA/PFMEA, tooling development, and robust change management to support production ramp‑up and achieve quality and cost targets.

Competenze

• Experience in automotive plastic injection moulding and tooling.
• Strong APQP/PPAP knowledge and quality tools.
• Experience with GD&T and CAD/ CAM (CATIA/ NX).
• Stakeholder management across design, tooling, manufacturing and quality.

Mansioni

• Lead complete NPD projects from RFQ receipt to SOP (Start of Production).
• Prepare and monitor project timing plans, milestones, and deliverables.
• Interface with OEMs and Tier-1 customers for technical discussions.
• Review CAD models, drawings and GD&T requirements.
• Coordinate mould manufacturing activities and monitor trials.
• Drive APQP, DFMEA/PFMEA, Control Plan and PPAP submissions.
• Cross-functional coordination with design, manufacturing, quality and procurement.
• Monitor supplier performance and tooling readiness for production launch.

Conoscenze

Automotive Plastic Injection Moulding

APQP / PPAP / AIAG Core Tools

DFMEA / PFMEA

GD&T Interpretation

DFM Analysis

Tooling Development & Mould Trials

IMDS Submission

ECN/ECR (Engineering Change Management

Root Cause Analysis (8D, Fishbone, 5-,

Strumenti

CATIA V5 / 3DEXPERIENCE

NX (Preferred)

AutoCAD

MS Project

Advanced Excel

PowerPoint

ERP Systems

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Responsibilities

Project Management

• Lead complete NPD projects from RFQ receipt to SOP (Start of Production).
• Prepare and monitor project timing plans, milestones, and deliverables.
• Conduct project review meetings with internal teams and customers.
• Track project progress and ensure adherence to customer timelines.
• Manage engineering changes, scope modifications, and project risks.

Customer Coordination

• Interface with OEMs and Tier-1 customers for technical and project discussions.
• Present feasibility studies, design proposals, development status, and risk assessments.
• Ensure timely submission of deliverables such as:
  • DFM Reports
  • Feasibility Reports
  • APQP Documents
  • PPAP Packages
  • PSW Documentation

Product Development

• Coordinate product development activities for:
  • Interior and exterior plastic components
  • Engine covers
  • Battery covers
  • Charging ports
  • Garnishes
  • Trims
  • Functional plastic assemblies
• Review:
  • CAD Models
  • Drawings
  • GD&T Requirements
  • Material Specifications

Tooling Development

• Coordinate mould manufacturing activities with tool makers.
• Review mould concepts, gate locations, cooling systems, and ejection mechanisms.
• Monitor mould trial activities (T0, T1, T2, T3 Trials).
• Ensure tooling meets quality and productivity targets.

APQP & Quality Management

• Lead APQP implementation for new programs.
• Prepare and review:
  • DFMEA
  • PFMEA
  • Control Plan
  • Process Flow
  • MSA
  • SPC
  • Capability Studies
• Drive PPAP submissions and customer approvals.

Cross Functional Coordination

• Work closely with:
  • Design Team
  • Tool Room
  • Manufacturing
  • Quality
  • Purchase
  • Supply Chain
  • Suppliers
• Ensure all departments achieve project milestones.

Supplier Management

• Develop and monitor supplier timing plans.
• Conduct technical reviews with mould suppliers and component vendors.
• Escalate delays and implement corrective actions.
• Track supplier performance and development activities.

Manufacturing Readiness

• Ensure readiness for production launch.
• Coordinate process validation trials.
• Support line setup and production ramp-up.
• Monitor initial production quality and customer feedback.

Required Skills

Technical Skills

• Automotive Plastic Injection Moulding Processes
• APQP / PPAP / AIAG Core Tools
• DFMEA / PFMEA
• GD&T Interpretation
• DFM Analysis
• Tooling Development & Mould Trials
• IMDS Submission
• Engineering Change Management (ECN/ECR)
• Root Cause Analysis (8D, Fishbone, 5 Why)

Software Knowledge

• CATIA V5 / 3DEXPERIENCE
• NX (Preferred)
• AutoCAD
• MS Project
• Advanced Excel
• PowerPoint
• ERP Systems

Project Management Skills

• Project Planning & Scheduling
• Resource Management
• Risk Assessment
• Cost Control
• Customer Handling
• Team Coordination
• Negotiation & Communication

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• On-time Project Launch (%)
• PPAP Approval Achievement
• Tooling Development Adherence
• Customer Satisfaction Score
• Engineering Change Closure
• Project Cost Adherence
• Trial Success Rate
• Supplier Performance Achievement
• APQP Milestone Completion

Preferred Industry Experience

• Automotive OEM/Tier-1 Supplier
• Injection Moulding Components
• Interior & Exterior Plastic Parts
• EV Components
• Engine Compartment Plastic Parts
• Decorative & Functional Automotive Assemblies

Typical Customers/OEM Exposure (Preferred)

• Jaguar Land Rover (JLR)
• Mahindra
• Tata Motors
• Hyundai
• Nissan
• JSW MG Motor
• Stellantis
• Volkswagen Group

Desired profile of the candidate * - Male/female in automotive development department.