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 Manager/Group Manager - Product development (TBR) Number of Direct Reports (Solid Line) 0
Location Chennai R&D
Reports to (Position) Division Head
Department/Function
Number of Direct Reports (Dotted Line)2
Number of Outsourced Reports
Purpose of the Job Responsible for development of new products, new technologies and
enhance existing ones of tubeless category, by
working with GRF,
GIF teams, and key external stakeholders in order to have compliance with IATF 16949 and APDP standards.
Major Responsibilities Lead the development of new products and
technologies, and upgrade existing lineups of tubeless category based on claim
analysis or to meet improvement targets, working closely with GRF, GIF teams,
and key external stakeholders (including Plant, Corporate, PTS, FTS, and
Commercial functions). While ensuring full compliance with ECE R117, R54, DOT,
EU Regulation 2020/740, IATF 16949, APDP, and all relevant legal and product
standards.
Skills Analytical skills,
Managerial skills, Good communication skills and knowledge in CAD
Relevant Experience More than 10 years
experience in truck radial tyre development and manufacturing with Sound
knowledge in tyre technology (especially tubeless products), tyre manufacturing and tyre testing
Education Qualification(s)Graduate in Polymer
Technology, Mechanical or Chemical 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.
