Deputy Manager - SQD

Mahindra And Mahindra Ltd.; Chennai District; On-site; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Mahindra and Mahindra Limited is seeking a qualified engineer to lead supplier evaluation and capacity planning initiatives within the SQD domain. You will drive upgrades with suppliers, align teams for timely launches, and build capability to meet PPM targets.

The role requires 3–7 years in manufacturing, strong quality tools knowledge, and experience with APQP/MPPAP and Lean practices in the automotive sector.

Qualifications

• BE in Mechanical or Production Engineering.
• 3–7 years of relevant experience in automotive or manufacturing sectors.
• Experience leading supplier evaluation and readiness activities.

Responsibilities

• Lead SQD Offices for supplier evaluation during selection and upgrade activities.
• Approve mass manufacturing capacity at suppliers to meet project timelines and ensure flawless launches.
• Align SQD Officers with delivery teams; facilitate development engineers in capacity planning, cycle time, and TAKT time implementation.
• Build supplier capability to ensure smooth ramp-up and achieve customer-defined PPM targets.
• Develop supplier personnel competency for problem solving.
• Create supplier training charter and operator training programmes.
• Improve supplier layout and develop quality systems for daily management by suppliers.

Skills

Quality tools

APQP/MPPAP

Problem solving

Analytical skills

Capacity planning

TAKT time

Audit

NPD process

Lean manufacturing

ISO/TS knowledge

Six Sigma Green Belt

SPC/MSA

World Class Manufacturing

MS-Office

Education

BE (Mechanical or Production Eng)

Tools

Office tools

Job description

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Responsibilities and Key Deliverables

• 1) Leading the SQD Offices for Supplier Evaluation during Selection through Supplier Upgradation activities.
• 2) Accountable for all Mass Manufacturing Capacity approval at Suppliers as per Project Timelines to ensure Flawless launch.
• 3) Ensure alignment of SQD Officers with Delivery team and Facilitate Development Engineers in Capacity Planning, Cycle Time, and TAKT Time Implementation.
• 4) Building Supplier Capability for ensuring Smooth ramp-up and achieving Target PPM set by Customer.
• 5) Develop competency of Supplier Personnel for Problem solving.
• 6) Develop Supplier Training Charter and Operator Training programme.
• 7) Work on Improvement of Supplier Layout.
• 8) Develop Quality Systems at Supplier to Ensure Daily Work Management Practices.

Specific desirable Skillsets

• 1) Working knowledge of major quality tools like 7QC, DOE, FMEA, QC Story.
• 2) System knowledge of APQP, MPPAP.
• 3) Good Problem-solving Skills.
• 4) Should have Analytical skill and Process auditing skill.
• 5) Sound knowledge on Capacity Planning, Cycle time and TAKT time concepts.
• 6) In-depth knowledge of Audit and related activities.
• 7) End to end knowledge of New Product Development process related to Automobile industry
• 8) Exposure to Practices like Dexterity, Lean manufacturing.
• 9) Good knowledge of ISO/TS system.
• 10) Should be a Certified Lead / Internal Auditor.
• 11) Good knowledge of Ms-Office utilities like: Word, Power point, Excel
• 12) Have fluency in Report writing.
• 13) Self-driven and result oriented, Quick learner
• 14) Good at Interface working and extrovert.
• 15) Certified SIX Sigma GREEN belt.
• 16) Good Working Knowledge on SPC and MSA.
• 17) Good working Knowledge of World Class Manufacturing practices application.

Experience

Minimum 3 Â 7 years of working experience

Qualifications

BE(Mechanical or Production Engineering)

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.
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