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Mahindra and Mahindra Limited [Automotive and Farm Equipment Business]; Pune District; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Mahindra and Mahindra Limited in Pune is seeking an experienced professional to lead component development from concept through SOP, with strong focus on supplier evaluation, cost optimization and program readiness. You will coordinate RFQ/TSO activities, manage quotes, and drive cost-reduction initiatives while ensuring quality standards.

The role requires 8–12 years in automotive supplier development, expertise in APQP/PPAP, and solid SAP skills.

Qualifications

• 8–12 years of experience in automotive supplier development
• Experience in APQP/PPAP and DFM/ DFA
• RFQ, TSO, cost negotiations and should-costing experience

Responsibilities

• Lead component development from concept to SOP and validation
• Drive techno-commercial supplier evaluations and ensure technical feasibility
• Manage RFQ, TSO, commercial quotes and supplier quote evaluation with cross-functional teams
• Ensure adherence to Mahindra quality requirements and PPAP standards

Skills

Supplier management

RFQ/Quotes coordination

Costing/VA/VE

Project management

APQP/PPAP knowledge

Education

BE/B.Tech in Mechanical/Automobile/Production

MBA/PG qualification

Tools

SAP

Job description

Job Description:

Responsibilities & Key Deliverables

Key Responsibilities
- Lead component development from concept/RFQ through development, validation, tooling and SOP.
- Drive techno-commercial evaluation of suppliers, ensuring technical feasibility, cost competitiveness and programme requirements.
- Manage RFQ, TSO, commercial quotes and supplier quote evaluation, quote synthesis in coordination with Engineering, Quality, other CFT functions.
- Evaluate supplier technical proposals, manufacturing feasibility, capacity, investment and commercial competitiveness.
- Drive should-costing, cost benchmarking, VA/VE, localization and cost-reduction initiatives.
- Own supplier development and readiness for prototype, validation, pre-production and SOP requirements, well versed with Material management
- Coordinate with Strategic sourcing for easing out VOB process and Product cost management team to work out Should be costing.
- Track tooling, prototype parts, FTG and component readiness against programme milestones.
- Should well versed with SAP knowledge on T-codes used for PO preparation, materials movement, inventory evaluation, stock management and control
- Develop and maintain commodity/supplier strategy, including alternate-source and supply-risk mitigation.
- Ensure adherence to APQP, PPAP and Mahindra quality requirements.

Key Deliverables

-Component development and programme milestones, materials management
- RFQ / TSO / commercial closure, Quote evaluations and Quote synthesis and VOB
- Cost targets and sourcing savings
- Supplier readiness and FTG, should drive supplier development, FTG development to meet program timelines.
- Track on suppliers tooling payment, timely PO generation, MIS
- VA/VE and localization
- Tooling and development investment
- Supply-risk mitigation

Experience

8-12 Years of Experience

Industry Preferred

Automotive Industry

Qualifications

BE/B.Tech in Mechanical/Automobile/Production
MBA/PG qualification is an advantage.

General Requirements

Strong experience in Steering & Brakes system & components, must have technical domain knowledge on components and its function in vehicle.
Experience in component development, materials management and techno-commercial activities.
Strong understanding of automotive manufacturing processes and supplier capabilities.
Expertise in RFQ, TSO, commercial quote evaluation, costing and negotiation.

Good knowledge of APQP, PPAP, DFM/DFA and supplier development.
Strong CFT, stakeholder management, negotiation and programme-management skills.
Should exhibit collaborative, agile and bolt behaviours in working culture.
Should be good team player and go getter.

Should be ready to travel extensively, mainly for product development and materials management.

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.