Assistant Manager - Supplier Quality Engineering (Electrical & Electronics)

Mahindra And Mahindra Limited; Chakan; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Mahindra And Mahindra Limited is seeking an Assistant Manager SQE (E & E) to drive supplier quality and development across electrical and electronic automotive components. You will coordinate APQP/PPAP activities, lead cross-functional problem solving, and ensure process improvements with key suppliers.

You will apply Six Sigma and QC Story tools to prevent defects, monitor supplier audits, and implement robust CAPA programs while aligning with project goals and timelines.

Qualifications

• BE/B Tech in Mechanical Engg or Mechatronics Engg.
• 3–7 years experience for BE/B Tech candidates.
• Strong customer focus and result orientation.
• Experience with APQP/PPAP and Six Sigma/QC Story.
• Daily work management and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Support new product development of automotive components.
• Drive early involvement in development and PPAP processes.
• Collaborate with suppliers to improve manufacturing processes and product quality.
• Monitor supplier performance and audits; manage CAPA.
• Address quality issues with cross-functional teams and prevent recurrence.
• Share lessons learned with platform teams for future programs.

Skills

APQP

Consumer focus

Negotiation

Teamwork

Strategic planning

Quality mindset

Education

BE/B Tech - Mechanical Engg. OR Mechatronics Engg.

Tools

Six Sigma

QC Story

PPAP

Job description

Assistant Manager - SQE (E & E)

Responsibilities & Key Deliverables

• Provide support and involvement in new product development of Mechanism & Electrical components especially Window Regulators, Door Latches, Starter Motors, Alternators, Fuel Dispensing Module, Wiper Motors, Plastic Molding components, Forming (Stamping parts/Press Parts) industry experience
• Identifying & driving improvements through early involvement into product development Process and completion of joint PPAP.
• Drive collaboration with suppliers to improve manufacturing processes and Product.
• Monitor supplier performance, supplier audits and Corrective Action Plan (SCAP) / G8D etc.
• Collaboration - Work closely with cross functional teams to address quality issues and ensure alignment with overall project goals.
• Ensure lessons learned from product families are shared with platform team for new product development as input for prevention of known issues.
• Daily work management - Daily concern status tracking, Monthly performance monitoring, Timely Analysis of concern.
• Develop and ensure implementation of Systems at supplier end:
• Conduct supplier audits and verify compliance with specification and industry standards
• Investigate and resolve quality related issues in collaboration with suppliers and internal teams by using Systematic Approach & Problem solving tools (Six Sigma, QC Story etc.)
• Evaluation of performance and monitor the improvement plan through enhancing technical capabilities and knowledge.

Preferred Industries

Automotive Industry

Education Qualification

> BE/B Tech - Mechanical Engg. OR Mechatronics Engg.

General Experience

> 3 ~ 7 years for BE/B Tech Candidates

Critical Experience

• Customer Focus
• Result orientation with execution excellence
• Negotiation Skills
• Collaborative Team Work

Strong understanding of product and manufacturing process of automotive Motors (Like - Starter Motors, Alternators..), Mechanism parts (Window Regulators, Door Latches, Wiper Motors, FDM..)

Manufacturing process knowledge for Advance manufacturing technologies for various Assembly Processes, surface treatment, Motors special processes and testing methods.

Prefererable to have process knowledge and product application knowledge of Motors - Starter, Alternator, Wiper, Actuators etc.

Experience in Manufacturing process development, process audits, quality/problem solving tools, APQP/PPAP Problem solving methodology through Six Sigma / QC Story is preferable.

Daily Work management and collaborative work with Plant CFT & Suppliers.

Core Skills

System Generated Core Skills Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) Consumer Focus Negotiation Strategic Planning Teamwork Experience Level Mid Level