Lead Safety Validation Engineer - Automotive

Mahindra And Mahindra Limited; Chennai; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 3,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Mahindra & Mahindra Limited's Automotive Division seeks a Senior Lead Engineer to drive safety validation planning and vehicle-level safety development.

You will coordinate cross-functional teams, define DVPs, calibrate airbag systems, and ensure compliance with AIS/NCAP/ECE standards, using Catia V5 and CAD tools.

This role requires 8–10 years in automotive safety with strong analytical and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical or Automotive Engineering (BE/ME) from a recognised institution.
• Strong academic foundation with practical experience in the automotive safety domain.
• Proven experience in vehicle safety tests, restraint tuning, and safety regulation compliance.

Responsibilities

• Safety Validation Plan preparation: Draft vehicle-level safety validation time plans aligned with the development plan.
• Create Vehicle Level Safety Design Verification Plans (DVP) for safety development across project phases.
• Support safety budget preparation and resource allocation.
• Safety Benchmarking & Concept Evaluation focusing on safety considerations.
• Provide insights on safety parameters including restraint configurations and front-end spaces.

Skills

Safety planning

DVP design

Safety testing

Data analysis

Cross-functional teamwork

Airbag calibration

Education

BE/ME in Mechanical or Automotive Engineering

Tools

Diadem

PC Crash

Motion View

Catia V5

Teamcenter Engineering

GD&T

Job description

Lead Engineer SSI Responsibilities & Key Deliverables

As a Lead Engineer at Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd within the Automotive Division, you will be pivotal in ensuring the safety of our vehicles through rigorous planning and validation procedures.

• Safety Validation Plan preparation: Drafting comprehensive vehicle‑level safety validation time plans, aligned with the overall vehicle development plan and tailored to meet specific project safety targets.
• Creating detailed Vehicle Level Safety Design Verification Plans (DVP) to guide safety development across various project phases.
• Gaining exposure to safety budget preparation, enhancing the capacity for efficient resource allocation.
• Safety Benchmarking & Concept Evaluation: Conducting thorough benchmarking assessments focused on safety considerations.
• Providing timely insights regarding safety parameters, including restraint configurations and specifications for front‑end spaces and sub‑systems like seating systems, steering columns, and bumpers.
• Safety Testing and Validation: Preparing specifications for crash tests and collaborating with project teams to support the test vehicle build process.
• Coordinating safety validation tests and conducting thorough analysis of test data, generating reports that include actionable improvement plans.
• AIRBAG ECU Calibration: Applying expertise in airbag ECU calibration to enhance vehicle safety systems.
• CAD Capability: Utilising CAD tools, with a brief exposure to design and drafting in Catia V5 R21, to support the development of safety features.
• Vehicle Safety Performance: Conduct system‑level and vehicle‑level crash testing and maintain compliance with safety protocols including AIS, NCAP, and ECE safety regulations.
• Analyse safety testing data and contribute to restraint systems analysis and integration.

Experience

• A minimum of 8-10 years of experience within the automotive industry, demonstrating a solid understanding of vehicle safety tests and restraint tuning.
• In-depth knowledge of vehicle‑level DVP for safety development.
• Familiarity with the airbag ECU calibration process and associated methodologies.
• Proficiency in using safety test data analysis tools such as Diadem, PC Crash, and Motion View for effective evaluation and reporting.
• Experience with Catia V5, including solid modelling, surfacing, assembly, and drafting capabilities.
• Experience in Teamcenter Engineering for effective product lifecycle management.
• Understanding of GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing) and tolerance stack‑up principles.

Industry Preferred

• Automotive Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs).
• Tier 1 Suppliers known for their contributions to vehicle safety systems and innovations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical or Automotive Engineering (BE-Mech/Auto || ME-Mech/Auto) from a recognised institution.
• A strong academic foundation complemented by practical experience in the automotive safety domain.

General Requirements

Ability to work effectively as part of a cross‑functional team (CFT), demonstrating strong collaboration skills.

A keen willingness to learn and adapt in a fast‑paced environment.

Excellent communication skills to articulate technical concepts clearly and concisely.

Strong analytical abilities, enabling effective problem solving and decision‑making in complex scenarios.

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.

Experience Level Senior Level