Manager - NPD (Sheet Metal), Accessories

Mahindra And Mahindra Ltd.; Mumbai; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Mahindra And Mahindra Ltd. is seeking a Manager - NPD Engineer (Sheet Metal) in Mumbai to lead end-to-end development of sheet metal components for body panels, closures, and structural parts.

The role focuses on robust design, manufacturability, quality, and timely project execution within the Mahindra Auto Accessories team. You will drive tooling development, die development, and process validation while coordinating with stamping and body shop suppliers to ensure production readiness and

Qualifications

• 4-5 years of experience in sheet metal design, automotive body engineering, stamping, or new product development.
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automobile Engineering, Production Engineering, or related discipline.
• Experience in automotive OEM, Tier-1 supplier, or automotive component manufacturing environments preferred.
• Hands-on experience in tooling development, dimensional validation, and supplier management is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Develop sheet metal components for body panels, closures, structural parts, and related automotive applications.
• Ensure designs meet functional, quality, cost, weight, and manufacturability requirements throughout the product lifecycle.
• Manage tooling development activities from concept through production implementation.
• Oversee die development, press trials, and process validation to ensure production readiness and quality compliance.
• Conduct GD&T reviews and dimensional analysis to ensure compliance with engineering specifications.
• Lead dimensional validation activities, ensuring components meet fit, form, and functional requirements.
• Coordinate with stamping suppliers, body shop suppliers, and manufacturing partners to support product development and launch activities.

Skills

Sheet metal design

CATIA

GD&T

Supplier coordination

Tooling development

Dimensional validation

Stamping knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automobile Engineering, Production Engineering, or related discipline

Tools

CATIA

Job description

Location: Mumbai A.O, MUM-KND-AFS(AD), IN

Role Overview

As part of the Mahindra Auto Accessories team, the Manager - NPD Engineer (Sheet Metal) will be responsible for the development of sheet metal components across vehicle and accessory programs. This role will drive end-to-end product development activities for body panels, closures, and structural components, ensuring robust design, manufacturability, quality, and timely project execution.

Key Responsibilities

Sheet Metal Product Development

• Develop sheet metal components for body panels, closures, structural parts, and related automotive applications.
• Ensure designs meet functional, quality, cost, weight, and manufacturability requirements throughout the product lifecycle.

Tooling Development & Manufacturing Readiness

• Manage tooling development activities from concept through production implementation.
• Oversee die development, press trials, and process validation to ensure production readiness and quality compliance.
• Conduct GD&T reviews and dimensional analysis to ensure compliance with engineering specifications.
• Lead dimensional validation activities, ensuring components meet fit, form, and functional requirements.
• Coordinate with stamping suppliers, body shop suppliers, and manufacturing partners to support product development and launch activities.

Education Qualification

Experience & Qualifications

• 4-5 years of experience in sheet metal design, automotive body engineering, stamping, or new product development.
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automobile Engineering, Production Engineering, or related discipline.
• Experience in automotive OEM, Tier-1 supplier, or automotive component manufacturing environments preferred.
• Hands-on experience in tooling development, dimensional validation, and supplier management is highly desirable.

General Experience

• Proficiency in sheet metal design and component development.
• Hands-on expertise with CATIA for 3D modeling and design validation.
• Strong knowledge of GD&T principles and application in automotive components.
• Experience in tooling development and supplier coordination.

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