Deputy Manager - NPD Quality Planning

Mahindra and Mahindra Limited [Automotive and Farm Equipment Business]; Chennai District; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Mahindra and Mahindra Limited invites an experienced Quality Engineer to join our Vehicle Development team in Chennai. You will lead quality planning across programs, deploy APQP/DFMEA, manage risk analyses, and drive reliability planning for new vehicle programs.

The role requires strong knowledge of vehicle systems, NPD processes, IATF 16949, and proficiency in MS Excel/PowerPoint. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure product quality from concept through launch.

Qualifications

• Good understanding of Vehicle Development and NPD processes.
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Responsibilities

• Adequate knowledge and experience in NPD systems and processes for vehicle development programs.
• Lead quality planning across vehicle development projects.
• Deploy APQP, DFMEA, Design Reviews, Risk Analysis, DVP&R and Reliability Planning.
• Identify, assess and mitigate product risks from concept to launch.
• Formulate Quality Targets for new vehicle programs and track via reviews.
• Develop and deploy Product Reliability Plans.
• Review validation plans for functional, performance, durability and regulatory requirements.
• Conduct quality workshops and drive continuous improvement.

Skills

NPD processes

Vehicle development

APQP

DFMEA

Risk management

DVP&R

Reliability planning

MS Excel

PowerPoint

7QC Tools

ISO 9001 / IATF 16949

Quality audits

Education

BE/B.Tech (Mechanical, Automobile, Production, EEE)

Tools

MS Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Job Description:

Responsibilities & Key Deliverables

• 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

Automobile

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