Manager- Engine Proprietary

Role & responsibilities

• To develop and industrialize Mechanical Prop parts like Clutch Assy/Pistons/Oil Pump Assy/Water Pump Assy/ Oil cooler Assy/Radiator Assy/Sintered parts/Bearings etc for two-wheelers ensuring quality, durability, cost optimization, and timely project execution.
• Key Responsibilities
• 1. Component Development
• Lead end-to-end development of Mechanical Proprietary for 2W applications (Engine and transmission systems).
• Work on new product development (NPD), localization, and design change activities.
• Ensure technical specifications, drawings, and manufacturing requirements to be met
• RFQ release/
• 3. Supplier Development
• Identify, evaluate, and develop suppliers for Clutch Assy/Pistons/Drive Chains/Sprockets/timing chain/Sintered parts/Valves/Bearings etc
• Drive APQP, PPAP approvals with suppliers.
• Ensure supplier readiness for mass production.
• 4. Manufacturing Process Management
• Monitor and optimize key processes:
• Casting, Machining, Compaction, Sintering, Forging
• Broaching/Hobbing/Grinding
• Heat treatment (carburizing, hardening, tempering, nitriding)
• Surface finishing (painting/powder coating)
• Ensure adherence to process capability (Cp, Cpk).
• 5. Quality & Validation
• Plan and execute validation activities:
• Metallurgical checks
• Dimensional inspection
• DVP testing & Validation
• Analyse field failures and implement corrective actions.
• Implement 8D, root cause analysis, and continuous improvements.

6. Cost Optimization

• Drive cost reduction initiatives through, VA/VE activities, Process improvements, Material optimization
• Support localization and alternate sourcing strategies.

7. Project Management

• Track project timelines, milestones, and deliverables.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams (Design, Quality, Purchase, Production).
• Ensure timely SOP (Start of Production

8. Documentation & Compliance,

Maintain technical documentation: Drawings Specifications, PPAP documents

Preferred candidate profile

Process knowledge of handling Proprietary supplier

Knowledge of manufacturing process of proprietary parts

Key understanding of commercial aspect of proprietary parts including benchmarking with industrial suppliers

Able to interact with suppliers, communicating our requirement and get technical sign off close with R&D

Must be having experience on design simulation ensuring supplier proposal meeting application requirements

• Experience in 2W OEM or Tier-1 supplier
• Exposure to Engine & transmission systems
• Experience in supplier quality/development roles