Executive - Tyre testing specialist

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: Executive - Tyre testing specialist
Location: Chennai R&D
Reports to (Position): Manager -Indoor Tyre Testing – R&D Asia
Department/Function:

Number of Direct Reports (Solid Line): 0

Number of Direct Reports (Dotted Line): 0

Number of Outsourced Reports: 0

Purpose of the Job: Responsible to

A. Test Tyres in an indoor testing environment and provide reliable, repeatable & reproducible test results to internal customers on time, traceable to internal/national/international standards.

B. Statistical analysis of test results to derive and provide insights to customers

C. Automate test processes for continuous improvement of efficiency, efficacy, and repeatability.

D. Identify anomaly, if any in the system and collaborate with teams to take corrective & preventive actions

Major Responsibilities: 

1. Tyre testing in indoor test environment(P)
2. Inspection of incoming, in-process, test finished tyres
& other accessories. Precise identification of incipient failure mode(P)
3. Interface with internal stake holders and co-ordinate with contract manpower to plan, schedule & organize tests as per the Standard Operating Procedures and work instructions(P)
4. Maintain & Calibrate equipment with ownership mindset to ensure its functions & compliance with standards along with team (P)
5. Improve Customer satisfaction through on-time delivery RRR (Reliable /Repeatable /Reproducible) test results. On time reporting of any major deviations in plan / in test results(Q)
6. Develop quality culture through absolving TQM journeys throughout the testing process as per Turtle diagram (Q)
7. Ensure safe environment & Zero safety incidents at tyre testing through safety initiatives 5S, 8D, Hazinar,
HIRA (S)
8. Ensure systematic test and tyre flow management by safe handling and disposition of test tyres
9. Continuous improvement initiatives in overall testing environment (P, Q, C, D, S, M)

Knowledge (Technical / Functional)
Knowledge in Tyre technology, Tyre manufacturing, tyre testing and evaluation, tyre test standards & regulations, quality systems
Skills
Testing and evaluation as per standard
Measurement system analysis (MSA)
Conceptual, analytical & problem-solving skills
System Thinking & growth mindset.
Effective Communication & Documentation

Relevant Experience: 

3-6 years in tyre technology/manufacturing/quality or testing with hand-on experience with automated systems for precision measurements

Must have experience in
1. Tyre technology or Manufacturing or Testing
2. Result oriented planning, scheduling & organizing
3. Digital platforms-SAP, LIMS, Teams, MS, PowerBI
4. Analytical tools /software -MATLAB, Python etc
5. Safety & Quality systems - 5S, 8D investigation,
HIRA, TQM, FMEA, ISO17025, IATF16949

Education Qualification(s): Graduate in Polymer/Rubber Technology, Mechatronics,
Mechanical /Automobile / Chemical Engineering.