VST Tillers Tractors Hiring: Supplier Development & Costing Manager Jobs

VST Tillers Tractors Hiring: Supplier Development & Costing Manager Jobs in Hosur

Looking to advance your career in supplier development and cost optimization? VST Tillers Tractors Limited is hiring a Supplier Development & Costing Manager / Senior Manager – Sheet Metal & Fabrication in Hosur. This opportunity is ideal for professionals with expertise in sheet metal fabrication, value engineering, and supplier quality systems.

📌 Job Overview

• Company: VST Tillers Tractors Limited
• Role: Supplier Development & Costing Manager / Senior Manager
• Department: Sheet Metal & Fabrication
• Location: Hosur
• Experience: 10+ Years
• Industry: Automotive / Manufacturing / Agriculture Equipment

🔧 Key Responsibilities

• Lead sheet metal fabrication and BIW parts development
• Drive Zero Base Costing (ZBC) and cost optimization initiatives
• Manage PPAP and supplier quality systems
• Develop supplier capabilities and improve process efficiency
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for product development
• Implement value engineering and cost-saving strategies
• Ensure supplier compliance with quality standards
• Support continuous improvement and localization activities

🎓 Eligibility Criteria / Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Production Engineering
• 10+ years of experience in supplier development and costing
• Strong expertise in sheet metal fabrication and BIW parts
• Hands-on experience in PPAP, ZBC, and value engineering
• Leadership experience in manufacturing and supplier management

💼 Why Join VST Tillers Tractors?

• Work with a reputed manufacturing and tractor company
• Opportunity to lead strategic supplier development projects
• Exposure to cost optimization and value engineering initiatives
• Strong career growth in manufacturing leadership roles
• Collaborative and innovation-driven environment

🎯 Top 10 Interview Questions with Answers

1. What is Zero Base Costing (ZBC)?
It evaluates product costs from the ground level for optimization.

2. What is PPAP?
Production Part Approval Process used in automotive quality systems.

3. What is supplier development?
Improving supplier capability, quality, and delivery performance.

4. What is BIW in manufacturing?
Body-in-White refers to sheet metal body structures.

5. How do you reduce manufacturing costs?
Through value engineering and process optimization.

6. What is value engineering?
A method to improve value while reducing costs.

7. How do you handle supplier quality issues?
Using corrective actions and continuous monitoring.

8. What is fabrication in sheet metal?
Cutting, bending, and assembling metal components.

9. How do you manage cross-functional collaboration?
Through regular communication and aligned objectives.

10. Why join VST Tillers Tractors?
It offers strong manufacturing and leadership exposure.

❓ Top 10 FAQs

1. What is the role offered?
Supplier Development & Costing Manager / Senior Manager.

2. What is the location?
Hosur

3. What experience is required?
Minimum 10 years in manufacturing and supplier development.

4. Is sheet metal experience mandatory?
Yes, it is a key requirement.

5. What quality systems knowledge is needed?
PPAP and supplier quality systems.

6. Is leadership experience important?
Yes, leadership and team handling are preferred.

7. Are immediate joiners preferred?
Yes, immediate or short notice candidates are preferred.

8. What skills are required?
Costing, value engineering, and supplier management.

9. Is automotive experience preferred?
Yes, manufacturing and automotive exposure are beneficial.

10. How can I apply?
See the application section below.

📊 Job Summary

• Company: VST Tillers Tractors Limited
• Role: Supplier Development & Costing Manager / Senior Manager
• Location: Hosur
• Experience: 10+ Years
• Apply: archana.v@vsttractors.com

📩 How to Apply

Interested candidates can send their updated resume to:
📧 archana.v@vsttractors.com

Mention the job role clearly in the subject line for quick processing.

VST Tillers Tractors Limited | Supplier Development & Costing Manager / Senior Manager | Hosur | archana.v@vsttractors.com