Development Engineer

Mahindra and Mahindra Limited [Automotive and Farm Equipment Business]; Mohali; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 3,600,000; Full time

Job summary

Mahindra and Mahindra Limited (Automotive and Farm Equipment business) in Mohali, India, seeks a seasoned procurement professional to lead sourcing and supplier development for forged, machined, and gear components. You will manage end-to-end development, feasibility, validation, and ramp-up, coordinating with cross-functional teams to ensure production readiness.

Ideal candidates bring 10+ years in automotive/farm equipment supplier management, strong negotiation skills, and proficiency in SAP

Qualifications

• Strong supplier relationship management and negotiation skills.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and project coordination abilities.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a results-oriented approach.
• Effective cross-functional collaboration and teamwork capabilities.
• Good interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and drive outcomes.
• Customer-focused mindset with strong execution excellence.
• Proficiency in SAP MM and MS Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Sourcing, development, and localization of forging, machining, and gear components for automotive and farm equipment.
• Drive end-to-end component development including manufacturing feasibility, process validation, and supplier readiness.
• Manage new product development activities through APQP, PPAP, design feasibility reviews, and production ramp-up.
• Identify, evaluate, and develop suppliers focusing on capability, capacity, quality, cost, and delivery performance.
• Recommend material selection, heat treatment, surface treatment, and manufacturing processes based on application requirements.
• Ensure timely delivery of development samples, validation milestones, and handover to SCM for serial production.

Job description

Job Description:

Responsibilities & Key Deliverables

• Successful sourcing, development, and localization of forging, machining, and gear components for farm and automotive applications.
• Drive end-to-end component development, including manufacturing feasibility, process validation, and supplier readiness.
• Manage new product development activities through APQP, PPAP, design feasibility reviews, and production ramp-up.
• Identify, evaluate, and develop suppliers with a focus on capability, capacity, quality, cost, and delivery performance.
• Recommend and optimize material selection, heat treatment, surface treatment, and manufacturing processes based on application requirements.
• Ensure timely delivery of development samples, validation milestones, and seamless handover to SCM for serial production.
• Drive cost optimization, quality improvement, and localization initiatives while meeting project timelines and business objectives.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and suppliers to achieve production readiness and sustained supply performance.

Experience

Relevant 10+ experience in sourcing, development, and supplier management of forging, machining, and gear components for the automotive/farm equipment industry.

Industry Preferred

• Automotive OEMs / Auto Component Industry
• Farm Equipment / Agricultural Machinery Industry
• Commercial Vehicle Manufacturing
• Tractor Manufacturing
• Forging & Machining Component Manufacturing
• Transmission & Gear Manufacturing Industry
• Heavy Engineering / Industrial Components Manufacturing

Qualifications

B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering / Industrial Engineering

General Requirements

• Strong supplier relationship management and negotiation skills.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and project coordination abilities.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a results-oriented approach.
• Effective cross-functional collaboration and teamwork capabilities.
• Good interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and drive outcomes.
• Customer-focused mindset with strong execution excellence.
• Proficiency in SAP MM and MS Office applications.

Technical Skills Preferred

• Strong knowledge of Gear Technology, Forging Processes, Machining Processes, and GD&T.
• Experience in APQP, PPAP, Product Development, and Supplier Quality Processes.
• Knowledge of material grades, heat treatment, and surface treatment processes.
• Exposure to supplier selection, evaluation, localization, and new product development from concept to production handover.

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