DEPUTY. MANAGER - DE - DAC - CV CDMM

Mahindra And Mahindra Ltd.; Chennai District; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Mahindra and Mahindra Limited is seeking an experienced professional to drive component development, supplier management, and cost optimization across RFQ to SOP. You will assess supplier proposals, manage proto development, and coordinate cross-functionally to ensure quality and timely delivery.

The role requires 4–8 years in automotive engineering, BE/B.Tech in related discipline, and strong SAP/MS Office skills with extensive supplier travel.

Qualifications

• BE/B.Tech in Mechanical/Automobile/Production or related engineering discipline.
• 4-8 years of experience in automotive/component development and supplier management.
• Experience with RFQ, TSO, technical evaluation, and cost analysis.
• Knowledge of APQP, PPAP, DFM/DFM and automotive manufacturing processes.
• Strong MS Office and SAP proficiency; effective cross-functional coordination.
• Willingness to travel extensively to supplier sites.

Responsibilities

• Manage component development from RFQ through design finalization, development, validation, tooling and SOP.
• Handle RFQ, TSO, technical evaluation, commercial quotes, quote synthesis and drive should costing.
• Evaluate supplier proposals, feasibility, capacity, tooling and investment needs.
• Coordinate with Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, Supplier and Programme teams for development.
• Drive should-costing, cost benchmarking, VA/VE, localization and cost reduction.
• Manage supplier readiness for prototype, validation, pre-production and SOP.
• Track tooling, prototype parts, FTG and development milestones; ensure timely closure.
• Support supplier development for quality, delivery, capacity and process capability.
• Manage commercial activities including price finalization, tooling cost and escalation/de-escalation.
• Resolve supplier issues impacting programme timing, cost or readiness.
• Ensure APQP/PPAP and Mahindra quality requirements are met.
• Release PR/PO, proto PO, assessment of proto quotes and evaluation of quotes.

Skills

RFQ process

Should-costing

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional coordination

Problem solving

Data-driven approach

Effective communication

Team player

Education

BE/B.Tech in Mechanical/Automobile/Production

Tools

SAP (T‑codes)

MS Office

Job description

Experience

4-8 years of Experience

Qualifications

BE/B.Tech in Mechanical/Automobile/Production or related engineering discipline.

General Requirements

• Component development and materials management
• RFQ and TSO process
• Techno-commercial evaluation
• Commercial quote analysis, quote synthesis and negotiation
• Should-costing and cost benchmarking
• VA/VE and localization
• Supplier development and sourcing
• APQP, PPAP and DFM/DFA
• Automotive manufacturing process knowledge
• Programme and milestone tracking
• Knowledge of Steering, Brakes and Cooling System / Heat Exchanger components
• Good hands on MS office, SAP usage and T code awareness
• Cross-functional coordination and CFT management
• Stakeholder management
• Supplier relationship management
• Problem solving and decision making
• Negotiation and influencing
• Ownership and result orientation
• Risk identification and mitigation
• Planning and execution
• Analytical and data-driven approach
• Effective communication
• Should be good team player.

Will be required to travel extensively at supplier end for project development and proto developments

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.

Responsibilities

• Manage component development from RFQ through design finalization, development, validation, tooling and SOP.
• Handle RFQ, TSO, technical evaluation, commercial quotes, Quote synthesis and drive should be costing.
• Evaluate supplier technical proposals, manufacturing feasibility, capacity, tooling and investment requirements.
• Coordinate with Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, Supplier and Programme teams for component development and issue resolution.
• Drive should-costing, cost benchmarking, VA/VE, localization and cost-reduction activities.
• Manage supplier readiness for prototype, validation, pre-production and SOP requirements.
• Track tooling, prototype parts, FTG and development milestones and ensure timely closure.
• Support supplier development for quality, delivery, capacity and process capability.
• Manage commercial activities including price finalization, development/tooling cost and cost escalation/de-escalation.
• Drive resolution of supplier issues impacting programme timing, cost or component readiness.
• Ensure compliance with APQP, PPAP and Mahindra quality requirements.
• Release of PR/PO, proto PO, Accessment of proto quotes, evaluation of quotes

Key Deliverables

• Component development milestones
• RFQ / TSO / commercial quote closure
• Cost and savings targets
• Supplier readiness and FTG
• QCD performance
• VA/VE and localization
• Tooling and development cost
• Supplier quality and delivery
• Timely closure of development issues

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