Deputy General Manager - Body in White and Trims Engineering

Mahindra And Mahindra Limited; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 6,000,000 - 7,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Mahindra & Mahindra Limited is seeking a DGM - BIW & Trims to own the BIW, structural systems, and sheet metal engineering across EV/ICE portfolios. You will define system architectures, lead design standards, ensure durability, NVH, safety, and regulatory compliance through rigorous validation and DFMEA.

You will drive platform readiness, cost competitiveness, localization, and supplier co-engineering, while collaborating with vehicle integration, simulation, and proto-build teams to accelerate

Qualifications

• BE Mechanical engineering, with postgraduate qualification considered a plus.
• Experience in BIW, sheet metal, and structural systems preferred.
• Knowledge of DFMEA, GD&T, and platform-led program execution.

Responsibilities

• Own BIW and structural systems engineering across EV/ICE portfolios.
• Define system architectures, design standards, DFMEA, and engineering guidelines.
• Ensure durability, NVH, ride & handling, safety, and regulatory compliance through design and validation.
• Drive cost competitiveness, VA/VE, localization, and supplier co-engineering.
• Support platform teams with timely delivery of BIW designs, validation status, and issue resolution.

Skills

BIW design

Sheet metal

DFMEA

NVH

Regulatory compliance

Education

BE Mechanical Engineering

Postgraduate qualification (advantage)

Tools

PLM

GD&T

MBD

Job description

DGM - BIW & Trims Responsibilities & Key Deliverables

Responsibilities & Key Deliverables Own functional leadership and accountability for BIW and Structural systems engineering across 3W and 4W EV/ICE portfolios. Providing standardized, robust, and Engineering solutions across platforms. Lead BIW, Structural and Sheet metal system development, ensuring domain readiness and technical excellence. Define system architectures, design standards , DFMEA , and engineering guidelines to support platform‑led program execution. Ensure systems meet durability, NVH , ride & handling, safety, payload, thermal performance, and regulatory requirements through disciplined design and validation practices. Establish and govern engineering excellence frameworks, including PLM governance, GD&T rigor, DVP&R execution, design reviews, and change management applicable across all platforms. Enable platform teams through timely delivery of BIW system designs, validation status, and technical issue resolution, supporting program milestones and SOP readiness. Drive cost competitiveness and manufacturability of BIW systems through target costing, VA/VE, localization, and supplier co‑engineering in collaboration with Purchasing, Manufacturing, and Quality. Ensure regulatory, safety, and homologation compliance by design for all BIW systems, supporting platform & homologation teams in certification and launch activities. Collaborate with Vehicle Integration and EPT Integration teams to support system convergence and interface resolution. Interface with Simulation Team to leverage durability, NVH, and MBD expertise for mechanical system robustness. Support Proto‑build and Validation teams through BIW system readiness and rapid engineering support. Build and sustain strong mechanical engineering capability by developing domain depth, standardization, talent pipelines, and a culture of technical rigor and accountability. Having strong domain experience in sheet metal various manufacturing process, metal forming simulation methods, Gigs and Fixture mfg and prove out at assy trials at plant. Experience 18 years or more preferred Industry Preferred Auto OEM

Qualifications

Qualification – BE Mechanical , Post Graduation is added advantage

General Requirements

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