Apollo Tyres Ltd is an international tyre manufacturer and the leading tyre brand in India. The company has multiple manufacturing units in India and a unit each in The Netherlands and Hungary. The company markets its products under its two global brands – Apollo and Vredestein, and its products are available in over 100 countries through a vast network of branded, exclusive and multi-product outlets.
Job Title: AM/M - Tyre Development
Location: Chennai R&D
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Purpose of the Job: Responsible for Supporting PDM in development activity adhering to APDP process., by Timely Coordination with relevant stake holders for completion of all planned tasks related to projects in order to Track & drive Product performance & profitability projects ……………………
Major Responsibilities: Study PB and carry out activities as per APDP for product development.
Setting of Design goal & preparing design iterations for simulating various design concepts
Capture development requirements based on VOC for NPD projects.
Study of PB drive the project towards cost effect development.
Conduct Bench marking activity and Gap analysis towards reference.
Setting of Design goal & preparing design iterations for finalising various design concepts.
Release design specification, Design pack (PAC, Design input, Material lineup, Layout & MFS) for Proto-run trials.
Co-ordination with plant PI Team to support FTR Sample preparation
Development Results review in each loops & preparation for QR stages.
Prepare MFS along with project lead for next Iteration.
Review of PAC and Cut-sectional compliance for Gate-1 sign-off.
QR documentation for projects.
Need to co-relate the product failures due to design and continuously work on performance enhancement of released products.
Skills: Knowledge (Technical / Functional)
Experience in PCR Tyre development
Test standards & simulation interpretation
Good knowledge on Tyre technology, tyre manufacturing, testing equipment.
Good knowledge on tyre engineering calculation
Strong communication skills
Strong Interpersonal skills
Logical thinking & Analytical skills
Relevant Experience: Min 4 to 6 Years in tyre development / tyre engineering
Education Qualification(s): B. Tech (Mechanical, Polymer engineering.)
Apollo Tyres Ltd, with its corporate headquarters in Gurgaon, India, is in the business of manufacture and sale of tyres since its inception in 1972. Over the years, the company has grown manifold, establishing its footprint across the globe.
The company has manufacturing presence in Asia and Europe with 7 modern tyre facilities and exports to over 100 countries. Powered by its key brands — Apollo and Vredestein, the company offers a comprehensive product portfolio spread across passenger car, light truck, truck-bus, off highway and two-wheeler tyres, retreading material and retreaded tyres.
