Asst/ Dy Manager Curing Incharge

Job Title :

Qa Auditor

Main Purpose of Job (Why job exists/what it must achieve)

Level / Grade:

SM/MM/JM – Asst Manager / Dy Manager

To ensure consistent production of high‑quality cured PCR tyres by effective control and optimization of curing processes, curing equipment, heat parameters, and compliance with quality, safety, and productivity targets

Ares of Working:  Tire Building, Curing, Final Finish & Dispatch Process in PCR Tire manufacturing plant.

Reports to:

Plant Head/ Functional Head

Unit / Location

ATC Tires AP Pvt. Ltd. / Visakhapatnam

Responsibilities / Job Summary

(Primary deliverables of role and its scope)

KPIs (Measurable parameters of the role)

 Process & Technical Responsibilities

• Validate and release new curing presses as per project timelines.


• Lead and execute Thermocouple (TC) studies and validation as per approved heat engineering plans.


• Conduct and monitor cure cycle trials for existing and new PCR tyre designs.


• Analyse and approve cure charts and decide disposition of cure‑aberration tyres.


• Carry out bladder stretch calculations and ensure correct bladder size selection for new moulds.


• Drive bladder life improvement initiatives and optimization.


• Perform Blow Point Study and process capability improvement.


• Support SAKA‑SAKA / New mould trials and validations.


• Troubleshoot curing and curing‑related defects linked to upstream processes (building, materials, etc.)


• Ensure all cured tyres meet all quality standards w.r.t visual inspection

Quality, Audit & Compliance

• Ensure no defective tyre passes from curing, with full implementation of Poka‑Yoke systems.


• Responsible for internal, external, customer, and system audits related to curing and heat engineering.


• Maintain and update all curing‑related documents, SOPs, and compliance records.


• Coordinate with cross‑functional teams for quality system implementation.

Productivity, Cost & Scrap Control

• Achieve cured tyre scrap reduction targets as per plant KPIs.


• Control and reduce curing‑related defects and rejections.


• Drive continuous improvement projects for productivity, energy efficiency, and cost saving.


• Monitor bladder consumption and cost.

 Documentation & Reporting

           Maintain reports for:

• Daily quality performance


• Defect trends


• Rejection analysis


• Prepare reports for management review meetings.

·  Cured tyre scrap (%) reduction

·  FTQ ( First time Quality) improvement

·  Curing defect rate

·  Bladder life (actual vs target)

·  Audit compliance score

·  New press / mould validation adherence to timelines

·  Safety (Zero Accident)

Skills & Knowledge Requirements (Abilities / Knowledge & Expertise in field)

Competencies (Technical / Functional)

 Strong knowledge of Chemical Reaction Engineering applied to tyre curing.

 In‑depth understanding of PCR tyre construction and components.

 Expertise in Thermocouple Study, Blow Point Study, and cure optimization.

 Root cause analysis and defect troubleshooting in cured tyres.

Skills

1. QMS Implementation (IATF 16949 / ISO 9001)


2. Tire manufacturing process knowledge


3. Quality inspection techniques


4. Root cause analysis tools


5. Data analysis and problem solving


6. Audit management


7. Managerial Skill to lead Cross functional Team

Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical / Rubber /Chemical Polymer Engineering or related field

Experience:

• 5–10 years’ experience in PCR Tire Manufacturing Quality.

Strong exposure to Building, Curing and Final Finish processes