Deputy General Manager - TCF Prototype Vehicle

Mahindra and Mahindra Limited [Automotive and Farm Equipment Business]; Chengalpattu; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Mahindra and Mahindra Limited in Tamil Nadu is seeking a seasoned leader to drive prototype vehicle assembly across Trim, Chassis, Electrical and Final Assembly. You will own safety, quality, productivity, delivery and cost targets, providing technical leadership on assembly processes and sequencing.

You will collaborate with Design, Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain and Program teams to ensure seamless system integration, risk mitigation and on-time delivery of prototype builds.

Qualifications

• B.E or B.Tech Mechanical, Automotive or Production Engineering is required.
• 15 to 20 years of experience in automotive manufacturing, preferably prototype or NPD.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams in vehicle assembly and pilot builds.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional teams in prototype vehicle assembly (Trim, Chassis, Electrical, Final Assembly).
• Own safety, quality, productivity, delivery and cost targets during prototype builds.
• Provide technical leadership on assembly processes and sequencing.
• Ensure adherence to quality standards across all assembly operations.
• Collaborate with Design, Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain and Program teams.
• Define build strategy, timelines and deliverables with stakeholders.
• Identify risks affecting build execution and vehicle readiness.
• Develop mitigation plans to ensure on-time delivery and cost control.
• Lead issue management and resolution across teams.
• Drive continuous improvement for efficiency, defect reduction and standardization.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Integrated manufacturing

Process optimization

Project coordination

Education

B.E / B.Tech Mechanical or Automotive or Production Engineering

Job description

1. Lead cross-functional teams in TCF prototype vehicle assembly, coordinating activities across Trim, Chassis, Electrical and Final Assembly functions.

2. Own and drive the achievement of Safety, Quality, Productivity, Delivery and Cost targets during prototype and pilot vehicle build activities.

3. Provide technical leadership on vehicle assembly processes, assembly sequence planning, FTG and process optimization to ensure build efficiency and product quality.

4. Ensure adherence to robust product and process quality standards throughout all TCF assembly operations and prototype build stages.

5. Collaborate closely with Design, Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain and Program teams to ensure seamless integration and verification of vehicle systems and components..

6. Define build strategy, timelines, and deliverables in coordination with internal and external stakeholders.

7. Proactively identify manufacturing, technical, supply chain, and resource-related risks that may impact prototype build execution and vehicle readiness.

8. Develop and implement effective mitigation plans to ensure uninterrupted build execution, on-time delivery, quality compliance, and cost control.

9. Lead issue management and resolution of build issues through effective coordination with design, quality, supplier, and manufacturing teams.

10. Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on assembly efficiency, defect reduction, process standardization, and overall operational excellence..

11. Enhance team capability through structured skill development, technical training, knowledge-sharing initiatives, and implementation of best practices within TCF assembly operations.

Experience (years) :

15 to 20 years

Industry Preferred

Automotive manufacturing and R & D, preferably in prototype or new product development.

Qualification:

B.E or B.Tech Mechanical, Automotive or Production Engineering.