PDQC - Front Line Executive

Job Overview

The role focuses on managing product development and quality control specifically for automotive, consumer durable, and Power & Transmission (P&T) segments at JSW Steel in Pen, Maharashtra. The executive will be instrumental in strategizing, executing, governing, and enabling teams to ensure superior product standards and cost optimization.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify customer needs and develop an extensive knowledge base about products relevant to automotive, consumer durable, and P&T sectors.
• Finalize New Product Development (NPD) grades in alignment with the plant capability matrix across the specified segments.
• Monitor mechanical properties and identify areas of improvement within the automotive, consumer durable, and P&T segments.
• Formulate charters for new product grades in collaboration with PPC, CSD, and Operations teams.
• Ensure timely introduction of new product grades into the system and guide teams to prepare Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for casting and rolling processes.
• Drive cost control initiatives by optimizing product and process design.
• Lead cost optimization projects focusing on ferro alloys and process routing.
• Participate in the development and delivery of technical papers and presentations at seminars.
• Maintain zero Lost Time Injury Frequency Rate (LTIFR) and conduct routine safety observations, including safety skits and Safety Awareness Meeting (SAM) activities.
• Conduct product audits across all automotive grades.
• Provide training on product knowledge and current industry trends.
• Implement digitization initiatives aimed at enhancing efficiency in analysis and workflow.

Educational and Professional Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Metallurgical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant professional experience in metallurgical or product quality control roles.