Assistant Manager - Casting NPD

Key Responsibilities

1. Responsible for the build to print parts, mainly Die Casting of Aluminium alloys and Investment casting parts.
2. Responsible for evaluating the product design in relation to Casting requirements(features, casting datum, etc) to ensure sound quality for production.
3. Responsible for the review and approval of Casting product and process requirements at supplier end (Die design, Casting simulation, Gating system, etc).
4. Evaluating supplier manufacturing capabilities and feeding the inputs back into the design.
5. Development of manufacturing process at supplier end and set-up of the production line as per the requirement.
6. Participate in supplier qualification in terms of manufacturing process capabilities.
7. Responsible for the Casting process audits at supplier end.
8. Responsible for review of DFM, DFA, and DFT aspects.
9. Responsible to create Process mapping, PFMEA, AOI, AOT.
10. Responsible for refining parts from the first tooling to PPAP sign off.
11. Responsible for Planning and Coordination for PPAP Audit. Develop and implement a plan to resolve all open issues prior to handing over to Quality.

Ideal Candidate

1. Proven experience in product development of aluminum alloy die casting in GDC, LPDC, HPDC, Investment casting (preferred).
2. Exposure on Casting dies/Tools, fixtures, gauges, Inspection methods & processes.
3. Exposure on designing the concepts for Machining fixtures, gauges for the casting products.
4. Exposure on post processes as Heat treatment, Mechanical cleaning, Non destructive testing(DPI, RT, LT), Special processes (Plating, Powder coating, Painting, Anodizing, Electrocoat)
5. Strong Knowledge of product development processes and methodologies.
6. Strong Knowledge on GD&T, CQI-27, NADCA standards.
7. Strong Knowledge on Quality core tools like APQP, PPAP, SPC, MSA, etc.
8. Proficiency in using CAD software and other relevant engineering tools.
9. Shall have strong analytical skills to identify quality issues and develop an action plan accordingly.
10. Forward-planning and strategy.
11. Good verbal and written communication skills in English.