Organization:

KSPG Automotive India Private Limited (KSPG India) is part of the Rheinmetall Group, which is a renowned development partner and direct supplier to the global automotive industry. KSPG Automotive India Private Limited is a part of global “Power Systems Division” of the Group its headquarter is located at Takwe, Tal Maval Dist. Pune in India, manufacturing multiple well-known products viz. for IC Engine (passenger cars/trucks) like EGR, ETB, components for heat pumps and high-quality metallic plain bearings for vehicles and other industrial applications. The Division Power Systems in India has two manufacturing locations viz; Pune Takwe has Plant 1 manufacturing products for Thermal & Air Management, Plant 2 Bearings & Plant 3 at Supa (Ahmednagar), and is a leading supplier engine plain Bi-metal half bearings, flange bearings, thrust washers and bushes.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITY:

• Technical interface to customer to generate RFQ and Execute Product development.
• Lead the Application team for the business development in BU Air Management.
• Support Sales and Purchase team for ball Park estimation.
• Coordinate with development center for product development.
• Manage Budget and Cost control.
• Training and enhance competencies of team.
• Support plant for timely concern resolution
• Customize & develop EGR , ITV & BPV.
• Apply knowledge of national and international emission norms.
• Review design modifications as per deviation/change requested & Perform Technical Risk assessment (if any )
• Support to sales during business acquisitions; Realization of pre-studies for quotation.  Manage customer interpersonal relations
• Support FMEA & project supervision during production implementation  Work in cross-functional team to resolve issues.
• Manage & on job training of Jr. Application Engineers (as applicable)
• Design to cost to meet the business objectives
• Lead the Competitor benchmarking for Cost Optimization / VAVE ideas

TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:

• Sound knowledge of ICE / Powertrain & Air management systems (Gasoline / Diesel / CNG/ H2)
• Knowledge Engine exhaust, Intake system, Engine after treatment & 5C components.
• Electric System Communication (CAN/ LIN/ PWM)
• Knowledge of latest technological trend and Indian Automotive industry.
• Sensors & Electronics: Failure Analysis
• Knowledge of Heat Transfer & Fluid dynamics and Knowledge of Engine Air Management system.
• Knowhow of Critical Problem-solving tools e.g. Shainin /DFSS or 7 QC tools ( Preferred )
• Understand & derive customer requirements / Technical Specification
• Knowledge of Product Design, Management & Development, 3D & 2D tool handling
• Good verbal / written communication skills & Presentation skills,
• Sound understanding of Indian Automotive technological trends
• Finalize DVP&R for change management of existing or new product design  Project Management experience using PDP / Gate process (Preferred )
• Evaluate Customer / Application requirements & release design concepts for POC trials
• Proprietary part / Application signs off by design robustness verification
• Market Knowhow for Trend Analysis , Potential estimation & Cost
• Manufacturing process knowledge – Die casting / Injection molding / DC Motor / Sheet Metal / Solenoid

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Qualification: B.Tech/B.E. in Automobile, Mechatronics, Mechanical MBA in Technology Management (Preferred )
• Experience: 08-14 years in reputed OEM or Tier I MNC automotive in Product development / Application / Design / Project leader role.
• Travel required: 20-30 % domestic travel