Responsibilities & Key Deliverables Area of Responsibility & Description Supplier Capacity • Identify and mitigate capacity constraints aligned with the program master plan; manage RFQs and techno-commercial evaluations • Drive capacity creation through tooling (dies, patterns), machine additions (CNC, HMC, VMC), heat treatment, and line balancing; execute FTG process plans (stamping & fixtures) • Ensure readiness for ECN changes, model transitions, and carryover parts post-CDMM handover • Conduct vendor evaluation with SQA, tool buy-offs with PED, and ensure PPAP completion Execution & Governance • Ensure timely execution of FTG, die development, and multi-sourcing with defined milestones and ownership • Drive execution excellence through strong on-ground engagement at supplier sites (foundry, forging, machining) • Enable fast, data-driven decision-making through structured reviews and escalations Stakeholder Management • Align with CPPC & SCM on supplier capacities as per long-term planning and forecasts • Collaborate with SCM, Manufacturing, Quality, CDMM, and SSU to meet development and business needs • Optimize shared supplier capacities across LMM, AD, and FD to protect production volumes Team Management • Establish clear ways of working, accountability, and performance management within the team Experience 10+ Years of experience in Supply Chain Management, Vendor Capacity Assessment, Central Allocation & Coordination Industry Preferred Automobile OEMs Qualifications BTech Mandatory General Requirements Key Skills & Experiences Technical Know-how • Strong understanding of casting, forging, machining, and assembly processes (CNC, grinding, gear cutting, etc.) • Knowledge of tooling (dies, patterns), heat treatment, surface finishing, and coating (CED/powder coating) • Experience in process capability validation, line balancing, and industrial engineering • Familiarity with APQP, PPAP, GD&T, drawing interpretation, material properties, and failure modes (porosity, cracks, distortion) • Vendor evaluation, risk mitigation, and strong understanding of part fit, function, and material characteristics Behavioral Competencies • Strong collaboration with internal stakeholders and supplier partners • Effective communication, team-oriented mindset, and adherence to timelines Role Pre-requisites • Willingness to travel and engage deeply with supplier operations as per business needs Critical Experience • Extensive experience in automotive supply chain, supplier development, or capacity planning • Proven track record in supplier capacity development, sourcing, and manufacturing engineering (castings/forgings/machined parts) • Demonstrated success in managing supplier capacity expansion and cross-functional initiatives Our commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion