Lead Engineer - Vehicle Integration

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

Job summary

Mahindra and Mahindra Limited is seeking a highly skilled Vehicle Integration Engineer with 7–10 years of automotive experience to lead our vehicle program delivery. You will own the end-to-end BOM architecture and act as the gatekeeper for data quality across digital and physical builds.

You will manage a cross-functional engineering team, drive program delivery from concept to production, and collaborate with Design, Procurement, Quality, and Manufacturing to resolve data discrepancies and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Automotive engineering or related field.
• 7–10 years in automotive engineering, vehicle integration, or technical project management.
• Experience with BOMs, ECM/ECO, and configuration control.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a cross-functional engineering team to hit milestones.
• Drive end-to-end vehicle program delivery from concept to production.
• Own and manage the BOM structure, configuration control, and variance.
• Audit data quality for DMU, PLM systems, and release systems.
• Bridge Design, Procurement, Quality, and Manufacturing to resolve changes.
• Identify risks and implement corrective action plans.

Skills

Team leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Data quality assurance

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Automotive Engineering

Tools

Teamcenter

Windchill

Enovia

CAD data management

Job description

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We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Vehicle Integration engineer with 7–10 years of experience to lead our vehicle program delivery. In this role, you will be directly responsible for managing the engineering team, ensuring timely project delivery, and owning the end-to-end Bill of Materials (BOM) architecture. You will serve as the gatekeeper for vehicle data quality, ensuring high accuracy across all digital platforms and physical vehicle builds.

• Team Management: Lead, mentor, and track the daily deliverables of a cross-functional engineering team to meet project milestones.
• Project Delivery: Drive the end-to-end execution of vehicle programs from initial concept phase through to production launch.
• BOM Management: Own and manage the complete, end-to-end vehicle Bill of Materials (BOM) structure, ensuring configuration control and variance management.
• Data Quality Assurance: Audit and maintain the highest standard of data quality for vehicle digital mockups (DMU), lifecycle management (PLM) systems, and engineering release systems.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Act as the primary technical bridge between Design, Procurement, Quality, and Manufacturing teams to resolve data discrepancies and engineering changes.
• Risk & Issue Tracking: Proactively identify project bottlenecks, manage technical risks, and implement robust corrective action plans.

Experience

7 to 10 years of proven experience in automotive engineering, vehicle integration, or technical project management.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or a closely related technical field.

Requirements

• BOM Expertise: Deep hands-on experience in managing complex automotive or aerospace BOMs, variant configurations, and engineering change management (ECM/ECO).
• Software Proficiency: Strong working knowledge of PLM/PDM systems (such as Teamcenter, Windchill, or Enovia) and CAD data management tools.
• Leadership Skills: Proven track record of managing engineering teams and steering complex projects to successful delivery.

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.