Buyer - Vehicle Parts and Sheet Metal Fabrication

Buyer - Vehicle Proprietary

Responsibilities & Key Deliverables

Strategic sourcing of parts with the knowledge of following processes: 

Fabrication and Assembly:

• • Cut, bend, and shape sheet metal using hand tools and machines.
  • Assemble parts to create tractor components, ensuring precision and adherence to design specifications.

 

Additional Skills:

• Welding and soldering expertise.
• Knowledge of metal properties and best practices in fabrication.
• Understanding of quality control standards in manufacturing.

Costing in Sheet Metal Fabrication:

1. Material Costs:

• The cost of raw materials such as steel, aluminum, copper, etc.
• Includes costs associated with purchasing, transportation, and storage.

2. Labor Costs:

• Wages for technicians and laborers.
• Additional costs for overtime and specialized skill labor.

3. Equipment Costs:

• Depreciation of machinery like press brakes, cutting machines, and welding tools.
• Maintenance and repair costs for equipment.

4. Overhead Costs:

• Utility expenses, rent of the manufacturing facility, administrative costs.
• Costs associated with safety equipment and compliance with regulations.

5. Production Costs:

• Costs related to setup and changeover times between different parts.
• Costs for quality control, testing, and inspection processes.

6 Miscellaneous Costs:

• Packaging and shipping costs for finished products.
• Marketing and distribution expenses.

Sheet Metal Knowledge:

 Types of Sheet Metal:

• Steel: Carbon steel, stainless steel. (HR and CR)
• Copper and brass.

Material Properties

Fabrication Techniques

Joining Techniques

Finishing Processes

Design Considerations

Safety Practices

Estimating Costs for a Project:

Calculate total material requirement and cost based on designs and specifications.

Determine labour hours required and associated costs.

Sum up overhead and miscellaneous costs to provide a comprehensive budget.

Optimizing Production:

Process optimization to reduce waste and improve efficiency.

Investment in new technologies for cost-effective manufacturing.

Good Team Player

Costing and sheet metal knowledge are crucial for ensuring efficient and cost-effective production processes in the manufacturing industry. Understanding these components helps in making informed decisions regarding material selection, fabrication techniques, and overall production management

Preferred Industries

AutomobileFarm Sector

Education Qualification

BE in mechanical engineering / production engineering

General Experience

2 - 4 yrs

Critical Experience

System Generated Core Skills

Analytical ThinkingCommunication SkillsInfluencing SkillsProject Planning & ExecutionRisk AnalysisSupplier SelectionPricingPrice OptimizationSupplier Risk ManagementSourcingStrategic SourcingBenchmarking

System Generated Secondary Skills

NegotiationProject ManagementSupplier Management

Experience Level

Mid Level