Manager DE - Trims

Mahindra and Mahindra Limited [Automotive and Farm Equipment Business]; Chennai District; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Mahindra and Mahindra Limited [Automotive and Farm Equipment Business] seeks experienced professionals to manage delivery of design engineering efforts across platforms. You will ensure TCP targets, coordinate with design teams, analyze variances, and drive cost-reduction initiatives while aligning with budgeted material and tooling costs.

Role requires PPAP/APQP/SPC exposure, negotiation skills, GD&T knowledge, and SAP MM proficiency, with a BE/B.Tech/M.E./M.Tech. qualification.

Qualifications

• PPAP, New Part Development System (MP, EP, VP, PP), APQP, SPC, and Problem-solving techniques.
• Zero base costing.
• Price negotiation.
• GD&T knowledge.
• Hands on experience on SAP MM module.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for Delivery of all DE with respect to the allotted platforms.
• Ensure that the respective DE Officers are delivering on the TCP (Time, Cost, Performance) requirements of Platforms.
• Draw up a plan to develop/procure components with vendors within time, cost and quality objectives.
• Vendor analysis & rationalization for capacity assessment, time frame agreement.
• To ensure the material and tooling cost are settled within the budgeted values.
• To support pricing cell in cost estimation activities component wise & details costing of the components/new part.
• Effective co-ordination with the Design team to ensure first time right & end delivery of product.
• Variance analysis at each stage of development in terms of Quality, Cost & Delivery & corrective action.
• Developing & implementing innovative approaches in cost reduction. To assess / negotiate investments involved for tooling’s / vendor aid requirement for components development.
• To support the pricing cell in selection of vendor as per guiding policy for the part.
• To meet MRD (Material Receipt Date) targets.

Skills

PPAP

APQP

SPC

Problem-solving

Zero-base costing

Price negotiation

GD&T knowledge

MS Office knowledge

Education

BE /B.Tech/ M.E./ M.Tech

Tools

SAP MM

MS Office

Job description

Job Description:

Responsibilities & Key Deliverables

• Accountable for Delivery of all DE with respect to the allotted platforms.
• Ensure that the respective DE Officers are delivering on the TCP (Time, Cost, Performance) requirements of Platforms.
• Draw up a plan to develop/procure components withvendors within time, cost and quality objectives
• Vendor analysis & rationalization for capacity assessment, time frame agreement
• To ensure the material and tooling cost are settled within the budgeted values
• To support pricing cell in cost estimation activities component wise & details costing of the components/new part
• Effective co-ordination with the Design team to ensure first time right & end delivery of product
• Variance analysis at each stage of development in terms of Quality, Cost & Delivery & corrective action
• Developing & implementing innovative approaches in cost reductionTo assess / negotiate investments involved for tooling’s / vendor aid requirement for components development
• To support the pricing cell in selection of vendor as per guiding policy for the part
• To meet MRD (Material Receipt Date) targets

Experience

• PPAP, New Part Development System (MP, EP, VP, PP), APQP, SPC, and Problem-solving techniques
• Zero base costing
• Price negotiation
• GD&T knowledge
• Hands on experience on SAP MM module
• MS Office Knowledge (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Commercial knowledge on various taxation & Inco terms

Qualifications

BE /B.Tech/ M.E./ M.Tech

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.