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Key Responsibilities
1. Project Planning & Execution
- Lead complete project lifecycle: RFQ → Design → Validation → Production → SOP
- Develop detailed project plans, timelines, and milestones
- Define scope, deliverables, and resource requirements
- Ensure adherence to APQP / PPAP process
2. Customer Technical Interface
- Understand customer requirements, specifications and support Sales to secure new businesses
- Provide technical recommendations for filtration solutions
- Support OEMs (e.g., Daimler Truck, Mahindra & Mahindra, JCB, Ashok Leyland, Escort, Sonalika) during development and validation stages
- Handle technical queries, deviations, and field issues
3. Application Engineering & Product Development
- Work on RFQs/SOR and selection of air cleaners, filters, and intake systems
- Customize products based on application requirements (engine, environment, space constraints)
- Support new product development (NPD) and localization activities
- Conduct design reviews and risk analysis (FMEA support)
4. Testing & Validation
- Coordinate with lab for performance validation (dust holding capacity, efficiency, restriction, vibration, water ingestion, etc.)
- Interpret test results and provide engineering conclusions
5. Cross-functional Coordination
- Work closely with:
- Sales to work on RFQs/SOR /New Opportunities
- R&D teams for design optimization
- Manufacturing for feasibility and cost improvements
- Quality for issue resolution and continuous improvement
- Support VAVE activities to optimize cost without compromising performance
6. Field Support & Problem Solving
- Investigating field failures and customer complaints
- Perform root cause analysis and implement corrective actions
- Support on-site visits and customer audits when required
7. Documentation & Reporting
- Lead IATF and other customer Audits from Engineering
- Prepare technical reports, validation summaries, and customer presentations
- Maintain application data, test records, and engineering documentation
Education Qualification:
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical / Automotive / Production Engineering
Technical Competence & Skills:
- Preferred understanding of:
- Air filtration systems and intake design
- Engine requirements and airflow concepts
- Knowledge of testing standards and validation methods
- Problem-solving and analytical skills
- Good communication and customer-handling ability
- Familiarity with tools like CAD, Excel, and basic data analysis
- Experience with OEM customers (CV / Off-highway)
- Exposure to lab testing and validation
- Knowledge of IATF, FMEA, GD&T and APQP processes
- Experience in localization and cost reduction projects
Leadership Competence:
- Project & Execution Leadership
- Ownership & Accountability
- Decision Making
- Problem Solving & Analytical Thinking
Relevant Experience:
- 5-10 Years in Application Engineering/Project Management /Product Development/NPD
- Preferebly Filteration
Others (% of travel, language, etc.):
- 20% of Travel
- Excellent communication Skills
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