Deputy Manager - NPD Quality Planning

Mahindra And Mahindra Ltd.; Chennai District; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Mahindra And Mahindra Ltd. is seeking a Quality Assurance Lead for vehicle development programs. You will oversee quality planning, risk management and reliability planning across the product lifecycle, coordinating with design, engineering and supplier teams to meet stringent standards.

The role requires experience with APQP, DFMEA and IATF 16949 quality systems, with a focus on ensuring robust design and process controls for new vehicle programs.

Qualifications

• APQP, DFMEA, Design Reviews and Risk Management experience.
• Strong knowledge of vehicle development and NPD processes.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and coordinate quality activities.
• IATF 16949 / ISO 9001 Quality Systems familiarity.

Responsibilities

• Lead quality planning across vehicle development projects.
• Facilitate APQP, DFMEA, design reviews and risk analysis.
• Develop reliability plans and quality targets for programs.
• Generate quality status reports for senior management.

Skills

APQP

DFMEA

Risk Management

NPD processes

Analytical Thinking

Communication Skills

Cross-functional Coordination

MS Excel

PowerPoint

Quality Audits

Education

BE/B.Tech (Mechanical, Automobile, Production, Electrical & Electronics)

Tools

MS Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

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• Adequate knowledge and experience in New Product Development (NPD) systems and processes for Vehicle Development Programs.
• Good understanding of complete vehicle systems including Chassis, Suspension, Steering, Braking System, Powertrain, Electrical & Electronic Systems, HVAC, Body & Trim Systems.
• Lead and coordinate Quality Planning activities across vehicle development projects throughout the product development lifecycle.
• Facilitate and deploy APQP, DFMEA, Design Reviews, Risk Analysis, DVP&R and Reliability Planning.
• Drive identification, assessment and mitigation of product risks during concept, design, development, validation and launch phases.
• Formulate Quality Targets for new vehicle programs and evaluate achievement through reviews and corrective actions.
• Generate Quality Status reports for Senior Management highlighting key risks and mitigation plans.
• Develop and deploy Product Reliability Plans for vehicle programs.
• Review vehicle and system-level validation plans covering Functional, Performance, Durability and Regulatory requirements.
• Conduct quality workshops and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Preferred Industries

Education Qualification

BE/B.Tech (Mechanical, Automobile, Production, Electrical & Electronics)

General Experience

5-8 Years

Critical Experience

Skills

• Good understanding of Vehicle Development and NPD processes
• Strong knowledge of vehicle systems and subsystem interactions
• APQP, DFMEA, Design Reviews and Risk Management
• Reliability Engineering and reliability assessments
• DVP&R and validation planning
• 7QC Tools, 8D, 5 Why, Fishbone Analysis
• IATF 16949 / ISO 9001 Quality Systems
• Product, Process and System Audits
• MS Excel and PowerPoint proficiency

Personality Traits

• Result-oriented and self-driven
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capability
• Customer-centric mindset
• Ability to manage multiple projects
• Effective cross-functional coordination
• Good communication and presentation skills

System Generated Core Skills

Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP)

Analytical Thinking

Analytics

Auditing

Communication Skills

Creative Thinking

Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA)

Interpersonal Skills

ISO 9000 - Quality Management

ISO TS 16949 - Quality Management

Measurement System Analysis (MSA)

Microsoft Office

Product Knowledge & Application

Statistical Process Control (SPC)

Teamwork

Quality Control

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