Chief Technology Officer

Job Description : CTO AUTO INDIA - Keep a track of global technology trends, competition and draw mid/ long term product planning, get all stake holders on board and take management approval - Manage the internal Product Development Team (PDT) associated with the program development - Drive the program through the Product Development Process (PDP) - Ensure all PPAP deliverables are submitted by PDT members and submit final PPAP to customer - Responsible for facilitating APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, Control Plans, and Process Flow - Guide team at remote team locations to achieve design completion, tool kick off, supplier readiness, etc. - Work closely with cross-functional teams including but not limited to Program, Development, Validation, Manufacturing, Procurement/Purchasing, Sales and Quality teams to track progress against established Project timelines and milestones - Maintain Program Status Reports (Program Management Templates) and use reports as a Management Tool for performance monitoring against Customer (internal / external) expectations - Manage Engineering Changes to ensure all tasks are completed on time and to protect-the commercial interests of the company - Manage program launch readiness through full production and support for life of program - Support Software & Hardware releases, Sample management (intl. Logistics) - Resolve both business, manufacturing, and technical issues - Communicate and negotiate product, timing and commercial deliverables - Enable the development teams with appropriate systems and IT tools for optimal resource utilisation and timely management reporting BASIC REQUIREMENTS: Education and Years of Experience: - BE/ME in Electronics from a Reputed Institute (required) - Total years of experience: 20+ years - Experience in Automotive Electronic Product tier-1 and/ or OEM

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