Lead Engineer - VES

Mahindra & Mahindra Limited; Chennai; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Mahindra and Mahindra Limited in Chennai is seeking an experienced Automotive Design Engineer with 6–8 years of hands-on experience in vehicle electronics, CAD packaging and lighting controls. You will visualize design concepts, drive from concept to SOP, coordinate DFMEA and validation, and ensure alignment with cost, weight, and regulatory targets.

Travel across India/overseas may be required. Proficiency in Catia V5, LEDs knowledge, and program management skills are essential to deliver

Qualifications

• BE/B Tech Mechanical, Automobile, or Mechatronics engineering degree.
• 6–8 years of relevant automotive design/engineering experience.
• Detail knowledge in capacitive switches, CAD packaging and design.

Responsibilities

• Interfacing with cross-functional teams from marketing to service.
• Lead design concept visualization and development per functional requirements.
• Manage design release, validation, and field issue tracking.
• Ensure compliance with DFMEA, problem solving, and project management processes.
• Travel within India and overseas as needed.

Skills

Vehicle electronics

Catia V5

Program management

LEDs knowledge

DFMEA

Education

BE/B Tech Mechanical Engineering

BE/B Tech Automobile Engineering

BE/B Tech Mechatronics Engineering

Tools

GSD

Job description

Should be able to visualize and develop design concepts within the consideration of functional requirement (design / cost / weight targets), position (spatial arrangement, interactions, boundary conditions), geometry (dimension/tolerance etc.), gap and flushness considering the vehicle level requirements/ constraints of systems/subsystems (as an input to the SOR) and thereby executing first time innovative solutions and
Benchmarking of lighting technologies
POC, SOR, DVP, TSO & development for controls, meeting all functional, quality & regulatory standards/requirements with in project time line.
Interact with supplier from concept to SOP capturing all SOR requirements & address build & validation issues
Managing and tracking of design release, development, validation & field failures
Review & release technical specifications & other documentations
Should have detail knowledge in capacitive switches CAD packaging and Design
Knowledge in CAE Thermal, Vibraton & Condensations
Should have additional knowledge in Wiring harness, Electronics HW
Must demonstrate a high degree of problem solving ability, especially in the field of expertise. Usage of tools used in DFMEA, problem solving tools and techniques and project management tools
Fluent in use of personal computer programs such as Access, Excel, Word, Power Point, project etc.

Experience

6-8years

Industry Preferred

Any other OEM or Tier I like Marquardt, LS Automotive , KOSTAL & Carling

Qualifications

BE/B Tech Mechanical Engineering
BE/B Tech Automobile engineering
BE/B Tech Mechatronics Engineering

General Requirements

Interfacing with all inter dept teams right from marketing to service as so to start from understanding the marketing requirements and till service related activities. i.e., from start to end of project

Abreast on latest technologies across industry

Maintaining quality level tragets as per agreement

Adhering to committed timelines

Program management & detailed documentation

Open to short/medium term travel on need basis, across India & overseas

Very Good Vehicle system knowledge in switches & electronics and other E&E agregates in the vehicle Market research & Industry trend analysis through tools like benchmarking, networking, conferences, papers, etc Design thinking through collaboration with internal studio, experts across industries & suppliers for amalgamating the technology into the product Expertise in Catia V5, GSD. Knowledge in electronics & LEDs Program management skills Basic level knowledge in Vehicle electronics

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.

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