Manager - Design Quality Assurance

Mahindra and Mahindra Limited [Automotive and Farm Equipment Business]; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Mahindra and Mahindra Limited is seeking a design quality engineer to review mechanical designs, perform FMEA, and drive CAPA in collaboration with R&D, manufacturing and supply chain teams. You will validate prototypes through testing and ensure conformance to quality standards.

The role requires strong CAD/FEA skills, GD&T expertise, data analysis capability and experience with PLM software (Teamcenter). Prior exposure to BI tools like Power BI is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Proficient with CAD tools (UG, CATIA, AutoCAD) and FEA software.
• Strong understanding of GD&T and metrology principles.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze data and extract actionable insights.

Responsibilities

• Review designs, drawings and schematics for manufacturability and standards compliance.
• Lead or participate in FMEA to identify risks and mitigation plans.
• Validate mechanical prototypes through testing and documentation before SOP.
• Investigate failures and implement CAPA with COEs across design issues.
• Collaborate with R&D, manufacturing and supply chain to embed design quality across the lifecycle.
• Apply Six Sigma, Lean and ISO quality frameworks in projects.

Skills

CAD Software

GD&T

Data analysis

PLM software

Power BI

Tools

Unigraphics/UG NX

CATIA

AutoCAD

FEA tools

Teamcenter

Job description

Job Description:

Roles and Responsibilities

• Design Review & Validation: Review mechanical designs, drawings, and schematics to ensure manufacturability and compliance with industry standards
• Risk Management: Lead and participate in Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) to identify potential design risks and define mitigation strategies
• Testing & Evaluation reports confirmation: Review test plans and reports during validation of mechanical prototypes through various stages till SOP
• Root Cause Analysis (RCA): Investigate mechanical failures, defects, or customer complaints, and establish corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) in consultation with COEs related to design issues
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Partner with R&D, manufacturing, and supply chain teams to integrate Design Quality into the product lifecycle early stage
• Quality Methodologies: Deep understanding of quality frameworks like Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, and ISO standards

Required Skills

• Proficiency in CAD Software (e.g., Unigraphics, CATIA, AutoCAD) and Finite Element Analysis (FEA) tools
• Expertise with GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing) and metrology
• Strong data analysis skills various tools
• Experience with Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) software (e.g., Teamcenter)
• Good presentation skill using tools like PPT, XLS and Power BI

Additional Preferred Qualifications

• Certifications such as QMS Certified Quality Engineer or Six Sigma Green/Black Belt
• Design background in BIW, Drive Train etc.