Sr. Engineer-SDE

• The Global PPAP Support Team (GPST) under the Supplier Readiness process of CSM-India, fundamentally supports requesting divisions / product lines in reviewing and approving Risk level ‘C’ PAPPs for projects associated with Suppliers in global locations (except India) shipping parts to global locations of ZF (except India). This process aims at a providing ‘customer audit ready’ PAPPs.  While GPST handles PAPPs arising out of various business scenarios, it may offer custom support with extended scope of APQP / PPAP to different internal customers on case to case basis.
• Coordinate with suppliers to define PPAP requirements for assigned PPAPs, secure and review PPAP documentation and accord on-time disposition per business needs.
• Responsible for ensuring the high Quality of Event (QoE) of PPAPs so that PPAPs are ‘customer audit ready’ anytime. Coach Suppliers on ZF requirements, in order that the submissions are flawless.
• Network with Global cross functional teams to resolve bottleneck issues in APQP / PPAP phase to make on-time delivery of parts.
• Responsibilities as part of extended scope – Execute APQP process, including PPAP, to ensure Process, Product and systems comply with ZF requirements.

Qualifications And Experiences:-

• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering. Possess technical expertise / fair exposure in multiple manufacturing processes such as Forging, Die Casting, Iron casting, Rubber and Plastic, Machining etc.
• 04 To 05 years of experience in supplier development / supplier quality / Manufacturing in Automotive Industries. Extensively practiced automotive APQP / PAPP requirements.
• Conversant with Problem solving techniques and Quality tools. Strong analytical ability / inquisitiveness to learn and adapt to new manufacturing processes.
• Possess strong abilities in planning, coordinating, executing, coaching, decision-making, trouble shooting and reporting.
• Certification for IATF Internal auditor, VDA …or similar will be an added advantage.

Location:-

• Chennai, India.

Company Overview:-

In India, ZF is one of the leading suppliers of technology solutions and services that is shaping mobility trends in the country. The group has had operations on the subcontinent for over three decades. In fact, the U.S. company TRW, which was acquired by ZF in May 2015, has been in India for roughly half a century. Most of ZF Group’s strategic divisions and business units are already present in India and cater to the automotive and non-automotive segments in the country.