Commodity Lead- Polymer

Function

Quality

Pay Band

M3 to M5

Role

Validation of the New Product development activities for Plastic and Rubber parts (Front visor , Front and Rear fender, Side cover, Fuel tank body parts, Inner panel, Box battery, Rubber Compression molding parts like Grommets, O-ring, water guard, Suspension of Canister, OWV, ROV etc and Rubber extrusion molding tube parts like tube and hoses) for Commuter, Scooter, Premium & EV models, including design feasibility study, process assessment and approval , Quality assurance visits, facilitating vehicle production trials, testing and validation, resolving Development issues.

A purpose driven role for you

Feasibility study, Process audits, to confirm part mfg. feasibility & validation PPAP Approval : Part approval & QAV
Process establishment with PQCS , PFMEA, Run@rate, CP-CPK review
New Supplier Evaluation & Process Upgradation
Analysing and interpreting test reports and track issues and defect management in integrated toolchain.

A Day in the life

Regularly collaborate with cross functional teams i.e. Vendor development, Strategic sourcing, Supplier Quality assurance, R&D, Mfg. and SCPs to ensure the closure of issues raised and discrepancies. Conduct inspection and verification of complex parts and imported components.
Internally, coordinating for M1 and M2 Assembly trials, Design/Drawing issues & resolution, DCR/ECNs, Project targets/timelines, DVP
Ok parts Procurement for event trials in PP1 & PP2, QAV L12, L30 & L45 process & point closure if any Sustenance QAVs, Capacity planning at SCPs with Run@rate study PTS Closures, HMCL plants, Process handover, closure of PTS points, Assembly feasibility, Trial events
Market issues study with PTDB and solution and incorporation in New models, PTDB incorporation and resolution in the New models. Externally coordinating with Suppliers- Part and process assessment and validation, QAVs, Infra readiness for new model and 4M approval

Academic Qualification & Experience

B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering
15 Years of experience in part development in automobile industry for Plastic and Rubber Molding parts

Technical Skills/Knowledge

• Product & Process expertise
• New Product Development
• Problem Solving
• Project planning
• PPAP, APQP, MSA, SPC, FMEA
• Understanding of Plastic and Rubber Parts- Front visor , Front and Rear fender, Side cover, Fuel tank body parts, Inner panel, Box battery, Rubber Compression molding parts like Grommets, O-ring, water guard, Suspension of Canister, OWV, ROV etc and Rubber extrusion molding tube parts like tube and hoses.

Behavioural Skills

• Strong interpersonal skills,
• Conflict Resolution
• Effective communication skills, Assertiveness
• Critical thinking & intellectual capabilities to analyse problems

What will it be like to work for Hero

As the world’s largest manufacturer of motorcycles and scooters for the last 25 years, Hero is where you will get to work with the brightest innovators, passionate about being the best in what they do. You will become a part of India’s proudest legacy, a brand that is celebrated by 130 million Indians and is now taking over the world with its manufacturing superpower.

If you are someone who dreams big and goes after their dreams with absolute conviction, Hero is your place to be. At Hero, we are building a cutting-edge future of mobility, pushing frontiers of innovation and aiming for the very best. Choose to be with the best, choose to be your best.

About Hero

Hero MotoCorp, headquartered in New Delhi, India, is the world's largest manufacturer of motorcycles and scooters for 25 consecutive years with ~$5 billion revenue. The Company's global footprint spans 52 countries across Asia, Africa, Europe, Central and Latin America with a customer base of over 130 million. The Company operates eight manufacturing facilities - six in India and one each in Colombia and Bangladesh- along with two Research and Development centres: Centre for Innovation and Technology (CIT) in India and Tech Centre Germany (TCG).
Hero MotoCorp is driving the transition to electric mobility through VIDA, powered by Hero.

Strategic alliances with Harley-Davidson and Zero Motorcycles support the design and development of premium and electric motorcycles, respectively. Further demonstrating its commitment to the EV future, the Company has made strategic investments in two- and three-wheeler EV manufacturers, Ather Energy and Euler Motors. Hero MotoCorp is the only Indian two-wheeler manufacturer listed on the prestigious Dow Jones Sustainability Index (D/SI).

Hero MotoCorp's Executive Chairman, Dr. Pawan Munjal, was named to the 2025 TIME100 Climate List of the 100 most influential leaders driving business climate action.

Beyond mobility, Hero MotoCorp is a major global promoter of sports, including golf, football, field hockey, and cricket. Hero MotoSports Team Rally is India's flag bearer in global rally racing.