Roles and Responsibility
* Strong knowledge in adhesive and sealant application for Battery Enclosures including adhesive application requirements (bead size, location, cure time, bond strength) for structural bonding, thermal interface materials, and sealing applications.
* Good understanding of New Product Development (NPD) process and Project Execution with expertise in Design & Development and Material Sourcing for adhesives and sealants.
* Knowledge of Operations, Process Engineering, Quality Control, Project Management, and Supply Chain Management & Build activity related to adhesive/sealant materials and application equipment.
* Ability to review new and modified product designs and process documentation for adhesive/sealant integration, ensuring manufacturability, serviceability, reliability, and compliance with product and quality system requirements.
* Good knowledge of APQP process, PPAP, and PSW documentation for adhesive/sealant systems.
* Good knowledge of PFMEA, SPC, MSA, and GD&T for adhesive joints and sealing profiles.
* Good knowledge of development phases with DVP planning and execution for adhesive/sealant validation (lap shear, peel, environmental aging, NVH, water leak).
* Excellent problem-solving ability with strong commitment to quality and timely delivery.
* Skilled in issue resolution with expertise in root-cause analysis, corrective action implementation, and prevention of recurrence for adhesive/sealant defects (voids, poor adhesion, incomplete cure).
* Ensure product compliance to customer specifications and statutory & regulatory requirements.
* Planning of dispensing equipment, tools, fixtures, gauges, and completion of DAP with coordination of CFT team.
* Process design target setting for adhesive/sealant application and achieving targets as per program timelines.
* Creating purchase orders for dispensing machines, tools, fixtures, gauges and handling transactions using SAP.
* Creating part numbers adhesive/sealant materials in system and updating BOM.
* Apply structured problem-solving methodologies such as 8D and Fishbone Analysis to identify root causes and implement corrective actions.
* Conduct Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (DFMEA) to proactively identify and mitigate potential design risks.
* Manage Rework Identification System (RIS) processes to ensure timely resolution of production issues.
* Drive Immediate Containment Actions (ICA) and Permanent Corrective Actions (PCA) for quality and reliability improvements.
* Support Prototype Build and Production Build activities, ensuring alignment with design intent and manufacturing feasibility.
* Able to support builds in plants in the Midlands.
* Good communication and presentation skills for cross-functional and supplier interactions.