Manager - PTD CDMM Engine Parts

Mahindra and Mahindra Limited [Automotive and Farm Equipment Business]; Chennai District; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Mahindra and Mahindra Limited [Automotive and Farm Equipment Business] seeks an STA Engineer with deep expertise in automotive E&E systems to ensure supplier readiness, process capability, and sustained quality. You will drive technical sign-offs and work with suppliers to align SMT, traction motor processes, system architecture, and ASPICE.

The role combines hands-on technical depth with cross-functional coordination to manage E&E commodities including ECUs, sensors, power electronics, and

Qualifications

• Experience assessing electrical/electronic parts in supplier networks.
• Ability to drive ASPICE and ISO 26262 alignment in supplier processes.
• Competence in design reviews, FMEA, and supplier validation activities.

Responsibilities

• Lead supplier technical assessments during sourcing and nomination.
• Champion technical sign-off of supplier processes, tests, and validation.
• Ensure ASPICE/ISO 26262 alignment across supplier design and development.
• Review control plans, test reports, and traceability with suppliers.
• Perform root-cause analysis and 8D closures for quality incidents.

Skills

Supplier technical assessments

Technical sign-off

ASPICE

ISO 26262

D-FMEA

S-FMEA

8D problem solving

PPAP

APQP

IATF 16949

Root cause analysis

KPIs monitoring

Job description

Job Description:

We are looking for a highly capable Supplier Technical Assistance (STA) Engineer with deep expertise in automotive electrical and electronic (E&E) systems to ensure supplier readiness, process capability, and sustained quality performance. You will drive technical sign-offs, support plant quality resolution, and work closely with suppliers to align on SMT Process, Traction Motor Process /Assembly expertise, System architecture requirements, and ASPICE (Automotive SPICE) process compliance.

This role requires both hands-on technical depth and strong cross-functional coordination to manage complex E&E commodity ( including ECUs, sensors, power electronics, and embedded systems, eAxle, Chargers)

Key Responsibilities:

Supplier Development & Technical Readiness

• Lead supplier technical assessments for electrical/electronic parts during sourcing and nomination phases.


• Support technical sign-off of supplier manufacturing processes, test capabilities, and product validation per design and architecture requirements.


• Ensure supplier design and development processes align with ASPICE and ISO 26262 (where applicable).


• Validate supplier software and hardware integration into overall system architecture in collaboration with system and design engineers.


• Participate in design reviews, D-FMEA, and S-FMEA reviews with suppliers.

Project & Launch Support

• Drive supplier readiness for new program launches, including PPAP, APQP milestones, and Run@Rate.


• Conduct process audits (VDA 6.3, IATF 16949), capability studies, and ensure compliance with automotive-specific standards (IPC, AEC-Q100/Q200, etc.).


• Review and approve supplier control plans, test reports, traceability systems, and component validation.


• Collaborate with system architects and software engineers to ensure seamless integration of supplier components into vehicle platforms.

Quality & Problem Resolution

• Be the first technical escalation point for plant quality concerns related to E&E components.


• Lead root cause analysis and 8D closure for supplier-related quality incidents in production and warranty.


• Monitor supplier performance via KPIs (PPM, first-time pass, OEE, audit scores) and implement improvement plans as needed.


• Ensure effective containment, corrective action, and recurrence prevention at the supplier end.


• Support requalification and revalidation activities due to engineering changes, process changes, or quality issues.