AM/DM : R&D (Technical Product Responsible)

Job Title- AM/ DM : R&D (Technical Product Responsible)

Job Responsibility-

• Initiate and/or secure needed changes and improvements of the product.
• Secure proper prioritization between proposed- and ongoing activities.
• Secure proper coordination when implementing changes and improvements.
• Be the owner of the CPI (Continuous Product Improvement) list for concerned Products and secure that:
• All CPI cases relating to your Product (incl. all Product Safety cases) shall be properly documented and continuously kept up-to date in the CPI Priority tool.
• Follow up CPI cases regularly to secure progress and "Highlight important CPI cases to the CPI Product Team via your Manager" - as key input to overall prioritizations.
• Follow up that set CPI targets are being met and propose actions if needed.
• Be the owner of the Check Lists BOM for overall Product configuration as well as Product BOM for continuous cost follow up
• Secure proper handling of Change Notice (CN):
• Always consider PK effects, and finding the optimal balance between PK and Reliability, when approving CN:s. When applicable also seek approval from the Product Manager role in Marketing.
• Always consider dangerous goods classification
• Always consider overall costs vs. benefits involved in the change
• Etc. (according to the CN Process)
• Forward identified future product needs to the Product Manager (PM) and  the Basic   Development Manager (BDM) and/or other relevant stakeholders.

Educational & Experience requirements:

• M.E / M. Tech / B.E. / B. Tech degree in Mechanical / Agricultural Engineering from reputed institutions.
• 10-15 years in Construction/Mining Equipment Lead in R&D, Led Complete NPD project in past experience through product life cycle (Wheel Loaders/Underground Mining Loaders will be add on Advantage)

Competence skill:

• Understanding of Handling 100 % BOM, Variants, Cross functional Teams meetings, daily war rooms meeting.
• Is competent and aware of current, state-of-the-art Machine Performance, specification, Reliability, DVPSOR (Also good in all functions Powertrain, Hydraulics, Structures to get CFT work)
• Highly motivated & self-driven engineering professional with an Innovation fueled approach
• Ideally a Creative thinker and at the same time a problem solver & decision maker in whole product development cycle.
• Good understanding of Hydraulic and Powertrain planning for Homologation and regulatory procedures.
• Design and tune core component installation and component operating environment within the vehicle, in accordance with the installation guidelines / Subsystem Design Specifications
• Proficiency in Creo and Teamcenter.
• Experience in designing of Underground mining products is an added advantage.
• Support in annual target setting in CPI as well as in NPD projects.
• Ensure that identified and needed actions are initiated and managed by you or by other roles in the organization.
• Ensure adherence to the Reliability Growth Process, acc. the global Design Manual in MS1 and cooperate with related stakeholders with a make it happened approach.
• Work continuously to improve the Product quality on present Products and in projects.
• Responsible for Product stability-, weight- and transport dimensions
• Projects and cross functional activities.
• Be the receiver of results from product development projects.
• It is especially important to confirm and agree that the new -or modified Products actually fulfil the Reliability targets as defined in the project scope.
• Be Technical Product Responsible in new product and/or basic development projects
• As Technical Product Responsible included in the Engineering Sub Project team:
• Supply an updated Reliability base line for your Product and its functional groups together with the Design Area Responsible (DAR) and the Control System Development Centre Responsible (CDC).
• The reliability base line together with your own experience will serve as a foundation setting realistic reliability targets within the project.
• Act as Technical Project Manager in new product and/or basic development projects when suitable.
• Act as Project Manager in new product and/or basic development projects when suitable.
• Act as cross functional case holder for large or complex CPI cases when suitable (e.g. Product safety cases, Functional Development cases or Customer Specials)
• Act as temporary case holder for Customer Special Orders until the formal case holder is appointed according to the Customer Special Order process. 
• Follow up that set CPI targets are being met and propose actions if needed.
• Be the owner of the Check Lists BOM for overall Product configuration as well as Product BOM for continuous cost follow up
• Secure proper handling of Change Notice (CN):
• Always consider PK effects, and finding the optimal balance between PK and Reliability, when approving CN:s. When applicable also seek approval from the Product Manager role in Marketing.
• Always consider dangerous goods classification.
• Always consider overall costs vs. benefits involved in the changeEtc. (according to the CN Process)
• Forward identified future product needs to the Product Manager (PM) and  the Basic Development Manager (BDM) and/or other relevant stakeholders.

 Behaviours –

• Excellent creative and problem-solving approach
• Analytical, communication
• Negotiation and influencing skills
• Adept at establishing and nurturing collaborative relationships with multiple stakeholders for achieving common objectives