Deputy Manager - Component Development (Sheet Metal)

Mahindra And Mahindra Limited; Pune District; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Mahindra And Mahindra Limited is seeking a Dy. Manager - Component Development in Pune to lead supplier development for sheet metal components. You will drive APQP processes, coordinate cross-functional teams, and ensure manufacturability from drawing to PPAP.

The role demands 4–7 years of relevant experience in automotive/engineering with strong planning, communication, and analytical skills. SAP knowledge is a plus; on-site work in Pune is expected.

Qualifications

• 4–7 years of experience in engineering development or supplier-facing roles.
• Background in sheet metal components and processes is preferred.
• Experience with APQP/PPAP and development processes is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Thorough technical knowledge of engineering deliverables and supplier manufacturing processes for sheet metal components.
• Finalize FTG requirements and deploy them appropriately.
• Develop quality parts to support production levels following APQP.
• Study drawings to confirm manufacturability.
• Select vendors per policy for the part.
• Plan supplier-end processes and prepare PFC and control plan.
• Coordinate with stakeholders across functions.
• Cover PPAP and PSW elements and execute PPAP trials.
• Meet MPDS targets and gateways for projects.
• Participate in feasibility studies and project reviews.
• Ensure 100% GR acceptance post-PPAP.
• Close DFM, VOB, TKO on time.
• Lead internal & external stakeholder management.
• Develop and deploy processes/tools for supplier development.
• Drive supplier QCD improvements and Crusade initiatives.
• Support cost estimation activities part-wise.
• Coordinate for component availability per milestone.
• Obtain part clearance from quality.
• Maintain alignment with pricing cell for parts.
• Drive IMCR/Ideation initiatives and problem solving via 8D.

Skills

Sheet metal knowledge

Team player

Planning & execution

Effective communication

Analytical skills

SAP knowledge

Education

BE/BTech Mech/Automobile

Tools

SAP

Job description

DY. MANAGER - COMPONENT DEVELOPMENT

Responsibilities & Key Deliverables

1. 1.Thorough in technical knowledge in engineering deliverables & Supplier Manufacturing Process for Sheet Metal components.
2. 2. FTG Requirements finalization and their appropriate deployment
3. 3. Develop right quality of parts to support desired production levels following APQP process
4. 4. Study the drawing and to confirm the manufacturability.
5. 5. Select the vendor as per guiding policy for the part.
6. 6. Plan process at supplier end and to prepare PFC and control plan
7. 7. Co-ordinating with all stake holders
8. 8. Cover applicable elements of PPAP and PSW
9. 9. PPAP trial run, check the parts and clear PPAP
10. 10. Meet the Gateways as per MPDS (Mahindra Product Development System) targets for projects.
11. 11. Get actively involved in project feasibility studies.
12. 12. Ensure 100% GR acceptance for the parts after PPAP approval
13. 13. Ensure on-time closure of DFM, VOB, TKO, etc.
14. 14. Inter-personal skills to Manage internal & external stake holders
15. 15. Develop and deploy processes and tools to ensure, monitor and manage the component development at supplier end.
16. 16. Supplier Performance improvements- QCD Targets
17. 17. Support CRUSADE initiatives
18. 18. Drive all IMCR/ Ideation initiatives
19. 19. Problem Solving through 8D Approach
20. 20. To support pricing cell in cost estimation activities component wise & details costing of the components/new part
21. 21. Co-oridnate for the parts avaiablitiy as per the project milestone.
22. 22. Part clearence form quality.

Experience 4-7 Industry Preferred Qualifications BE/BTech Mech/Automobile

General Requirements

• Practical knowledge of the sheet metal components and process
• Team Player
• Good Planning & Execution skills
• Effective Communication skills
• Good analytical abilities
• Basic SAP Knowledge

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