About River:

River is an electric vehicle startup building multi-utility scooters. The company builds products ground up with a strong focus on design and engineering. Currently, the company is in the product development stage with prototypes being tested on the road. River is a fast growing company with an R&D team of 90+ right now and is backed by marquee international investors - these are mobility focused funds backed by some of the big names in the automotive industry.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the build to print parts, mainly Die Casting of Aluminium alloys and Investment casting parts.
• Responsible for evaluating the product design in relation to Casting requirements (features, casting datum, etc) to ensure sound quality for production.
• Responsible for the review and approval of Casting product and process requirements at supplier end (Die design, Casting simulation, Gating system, etc).
• Evaluating supplier manufacturing capabilities and feeding the inputs back into the design.
• Development of manufacturing process at supplier end and set-up of the production line as per the requirement.
• Participate in supplier qualification in terms of manufacturing process capabilities.
• Responsible for the Casting process audits at supplier end.
• Responsible for review of DFM, DFA, and DFT aspects.
• Responsible to create Process mapping, PFMEA, AOI, AOT.
• Responsible for refining parts from the first tooling to PPAP sign off.
• Responsible for Planning and Coordination for PPAP Audit. Develop and implement a plan to resolve all open issues prior to handing over to Quality.

Core Competencies :

• Proven experience in product development of aluminum alloy die casting in GDC, LPDC, HPDC, Investment casting. (preferred).
• Exposure on Casting dies/Tools, fixtures, gauges, Inspection methods & processes.
• Exposure on designing the concepts for Machining fixtures, gauges for the casting products.
• Exposure on post processes as Heat treatment, Mechanical cleaning, Non destructive testing(DPI, RT, LT), Special processes (Plating, Powder coating, Painting, Anodizing, Electrocoat)
• Strong Knowledge of product development processes and methodologies.
• Strong Knowledge on GD&T, CQI-27, NADCA standards.
• Strong Knowledge on Quality core tools like APQP, PPAP, SPC, MSA, etc.
• Proficiency in using CAD software and other relevant engineering tools.
• Shall have strong analytical skills to identify quality issues and develop an action plan accordingly.
• Forward-planning and strategy.
• Good verbal and written communication skills in English.

Behavioral Competencies:

• Target orientation
• Good analytical skills
• Excellent Communication & presentation skills
• Flexibility
• Team player
• Networking skills