Automotive Component Development Manager

Mahindra And Mahindra Limited; Chakan; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Mahindra and Mahindra Limited in Maharashtra seeks a Manager - DE - DAC - CV CDMM to lead component development, drive supplier evaluations, and manage Should-be costing to meet programme milestones.

You will coordinate RFQ/TSO processes, oversee SAP-based material movements, and work with procurement, quality and engineering to optimize local content and supplier readiness.

Qualifications

• BE/B.Tech in Mechanical, Automobile or Production; MBA/PG qualification is an advantage.
• 8–12 years of automotive component development with supplier management.

Responsibilities

• Lead component development from concept through SOP.
• Drive techno-commercial evaluation of suppliers, ensuring feasibility and cost competitiveness.
• Manage RFQ, TSO, commercial quotes and supplier quote evaluation.
• Evaluate supplier proposals, manufacturing feasibility, capacity and investment.
• Drive should-costing, cost benchmarking, VA/VE, localization and cost-reduction initiatives.
• Own supplier development for prototype, validation and pre-production; material management.
• Coordinate with strategic sourcing to streamline VOB and cost management.
• Track tooling, prototype parts, FTG and readiness against milestones.
• Utilize SAP for PO, materials movement, inventory evaluation and stock control.
• Develop and maintain commodity/supplier strategy with risk mitigation.
• Ensure adherence to APQP, PPAP and Mahindra quality requirements.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

Programme management

Team player

Travel readiness

Education

BE/B.Tech in Mechanical/Automobile/Production

MBA/PG qualification advantageous

Tools

SAP

Job description

MANAGER - DE - DAC - CV CDMM

Responsibilities & Key Deliverables

Key Responsibilities

• Lead component development from concept/RFQ through development, validation, tooling and SOP.
• Drive techno-commercial evaluation of suppliers, ensuring technical feasibility, cost competitiveness and programme requirements.
• Manage RFQ, TSO, commercial quotes and supplier quote evaluation, quote synthesis in coordination with Engineering, Quality, other CFT functions.
• Evaluate supplier technical proposals, manufacturing feasibility, capacity, investment and commercial competitiveness.
• Drive should-costing, cost benchmarking, VA/VE, localization and cost-reduction initiatives.
• Own supplier development and readiness for prototype, validation, pre-production and SOP requirements, well versed with Material management
• Coordinate with Strategic sourcing for easing out VOB process and Product cost management team to work out Should be costing.
• Track tooling, prototype parts, FTG and component readiness against programme milestones.
• Should well versed with SAP knowledge on T-codes used for PO preparation, materials movement, inventory evaluation, stock management and control
• Develop and maintain commodity/supplier strategy, including alternate-source and supply-risk mitigation.
• Ensure adherence to APQP, PPAP and Mahindra quality requirements.

Key Deliverables

• Component development and programme milestones, materials management
• RFQ / TSO / commercial closure, Quote evaluations and Quote synthesis and VOB
• Cost targets and sourcing savings
• Supplier readiness and FTG, should drive supplier development, FTG development to meet program timelines.
• Track on suppliers tooling payment, timely PO generation, MIS
• VA/VE and localization
• Tooling and development investment
• Supply-risk mitigation

Experience 8-12 Years of Experience

Industry Preferred Automotive Industry

Qualifications

• BE/B.Tech in Mechanical/Automobile/Production MBA/PG qualification is an advantage.

General Requirements

• Strong experience in Steering & Brakes system & components, must have technical domain knowledge on components and its function in vehicle.
• Experience in component development, materials management and techno-commercial activities.
• Strong understanding of automotive manufacturing processes and supplier capabilities.
• Expertise in RFQ, TSO, commercial quote evaluation, costing and negotiation.
• Good knowledge of APQP, PPAP, DFM/DFA and supplier development.
• Strong CFT, stakeholder management, negotiation and programme-management skills.
• Should exhibit collaborative, agile and bolt behaviours in working culture.
• Should be good team player and go getter.
• Should be ready to travel extensively, mainly for product development and materials management.

Our commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

At Mahindra and Mahindra Limited, we believe that diversity drives innovation, and inclusion is at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to cultivating a workplace where every individual feels valued, respected, and empowered to thrive. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to age, caste, race, religion, color, ethnic origin, gender identity, nationality, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, educational background, marital or domestic partnership status, pregnancy or childbirth, veteran status, citizenship status, ancestry, financial status, or any other personal characteristic protected by applicable law. We actively encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply and bring their unique perspectives to our teams. We are committed to ensuring an accessible and inclusive experience for all applicants. Together, we rise by embracing differences and building a future that reflects the communities we serve.

Experience Level Mid Level