Deputy Manager - Component Development and Vendor Management

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

Job summary

Mahindra & Mahindra Limited is seeking a Deputy Manager - DE-DAC to study drawings, plan vendor development, prepare CIR, and ensure QCD targets. You will support pricing, cost estimation, and collaborate with Design for first-time-right delivery.

Role requires 3 years of dies planning experience and knowledge of MPDS/APQP, PPAP, GD&T, and costing. SAP MM and MS Office skills are beneficial in this role.

Qualifications

• 3 years of experience in dies planning or related fields.
• Knowledge of MPDS, APQP, PPAP processes and problem-solving techniques.
• Familiar with costing concepts and price negotiation.

Responsibilities

• Study drawings to confirm manufacturability.
• Plan development/procurement with vendors within time, cost and quality objectives.
• Prepare CIR and negotiate for toolings and components.
• Vendor analysis and capacity assessment; agree time frames.
• Ensure material and tooling costs stay within budgeted values.
• Support pricing cell in cost estimation and detailed costing.
• Coordinate with Design team for first-time-right and end delivery.
• Monitor QCD targets and participate in APQP/MPDS milestones.

Skills

PPAP/PPAP processes

New Part Development System MP/EP/VP/

APQP/SPC

Problem-solving techniques

Zero base costing

Price negotiation

GD and T knowledge

SAP MM

MS Office (Word/Excel/PowerPoint)

Taxation knowledge / Incoterms

Education

Degree Engineer - Dies Planning

Tools

SAP MM module

Job description

Deputy Manager - DE-DAC Responsibilities & Key Deliverables

Description of the job and key result areas:

• To study the received drawing and to confirm the manufacturability
• Draw up a plan to develop/procure components with vendors within time, cost and quality objectives
• To prepare customer input requirements (CIR)
• Vendor analysis and rationalization for capacity assessment, time frame agreement
• To ensure the material and tooling cost are settled within the budgeted values
• To support pricing cell in cost estimation activities component wise and details costing of the components/new part
• Effective co-ordination with the Design team to ensure first time right and end delivery of product
• Variance analysis at each stage of development in terms of Quality, Cost and Delivery and corrective action
• Developing and implementing innovative approaches in cost reduction
• To assess / negotiate investments involved for tooling’s / vendor aid requirement for components development
• To support the pricing cell in selection of vendor as per guiding policy for the part
• To meet MRD (Material Receipt Date) targets
• To meet the Gateways as per MPDS (Mahindra Product Development System) targets for projects.
• To get actively involved in project feasibility studies
• Responsible for quality, Cost and delivery (QCD) targets for all new products and improvements in existing products
• Support STA counterpart in part development as per APQP process and Project timelines

Knowledge/Skills Required

• PPAP, New Part Development System (MP, EP, VP, PP), APQP, SPC, and Problem-solving techniques
• Zero base costing
• Price negotiation
• GD and T knowledge
• Hands on experience on SAP MM module
• MS Office Knowledge (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Commercial knowledge on various taxation and Inco terms

Experience 3 years

Industry Preferred Qualifications

• Degree Engineer with relevant experience in Dies Planning

General Requirements

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.