Deputy Manager

Job Purpose:

To identify, evaluate, and validate alternate components for existing and new products, ensuring product performance, cost optimization, and supply continuity in line with business and engineering requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and execute alternate component validation activities for electrical, electronic, and mechanical components used in product assemblies.
• Perform technical feasibility analysis and comparison between existing and alternate components.
• Define and execute validation and reliability test plans as per product and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate with Design, Sourcing, Supplier Quality, and Manufacturing teams to drive validation timelines and approvals.
• Prepare detailed validation reports, data analysis, and technical justifications for component approval.
• Support VA/VE initiatives, cost reduction programs, and component localization projects.
• Ensure compliance to design specifications, reliability standards, and quality benchmarks.
• Maintain documentation for change control, test data traceability, and validation records.
• Support supplier discussions for component technical evaluation and capability verification.
• Mentor team members on validation methodology and best practices.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Education: B.E./B.Tech in Electrical / Electronics / Mechanical Engineering (as applicable)
• Experience: 6–10 years in R&D, Component Engineering, Product Validation, or Supplier Quality functions
• Technical Skills:
• Knowledge of component engineering and qualification standards
• Familiarity with electrical/electronic testing, reliability assessment, and failure analysis
• Proficiency in data analysis, report preparation, and validation documentation

Key Competencies:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Cross-functional coordination and project management abilities
• Good communication and presentation skills
• Result-oriented, proactive, and detail-focused approach