Manager - Sheet Metal Body in White (BIW) Process and Product Development

Mahindra And Mahindra Limited; Pune District; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Mahindra and Mahindra Limited seeks a seasoned Manager - STA - BIW to drive development of sheet metal-BIW components and oversee product/process development from concept to plant trials.

The role requires strong experience with APQP/PPAP, GD&T, and robot welding, plus CATIA V5 and forming suite skills; you will coordinate suppliers, manage line lay out, and push productivity through method study and standard work.

Qualifications

• BE / B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering.
• Sheet metal and welding process knowledge is essential.
• Experience in APQP & PPAP activities and GD&T would be an advantage.
• Experience in automotive industry is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize sheet metal-BIW components and processes.
• Coordinate product development, plant engineering, and production line balancing.
• Lead supplier development, source approvals, and material procurement.
• Drive line layout, cycle time reduction, and productivity improvements.
• Perform robot teaching, programming for welding (spot, MIG) and weld parameter finalization.
• Support FTG trails, trials and equipment installation in plant.

Skills

Sheet metal process / welding process

Catia V5

Forming Suite

AutoCAD

Simulation

AutoForm & nesting

MS Office, PowerPoint

Education

BE / B.Tech Mechanical

Tools

Catia V5

Forming Suite

AutoCAD

AutoForm

Nesting

MS Office / PowerPoint

Job description

MANAGER - STA - BIW - (CV CDMM) Responsibilities & Key Deliverables

• Well Knowledge In Development of Process and Product for Sheet Metal-BIW Parts


• Expertise in Product development activities involving Component Development, Plant Engineering, Production Line Balancing Through Cycle time, Material Handling Planning & Approval, Line Lay outing, Development of new sources (Suppliers selection), Monitoring & Project Coordination and Procurement of materials from sources.


• Well acquainted with APQP & PPAP activities


• Technical discussion, Feasibility Study and GD&T study with design team and supplier to make process simplified.


• TSO, DAP, APQP , PPAP , FTG approval from Suppliers


• FTG Trails ( buy off- HLTO ) installation and commissioning.


• Sound Knowledge of Catia, forming Suite and other sheet metal related Software


• Developing proto parts


• Vendor up-gradation thru Technical Assistance & Guidance


• Line Lay outing of New Project.


• Installation of new project in Plant with all activity.


• Increase Productivity with the help of tact time study.


• Making Standard Work Instruction of the process & control plan


• Knowledge of Teaching & Programming Robots and Hands-On Experience Robotic Spot Welding, Mig Welding, Projection Welding Weld Up Down Trials & Weld Parameter Finalization.


• Expertise in VAVE Experience 8-12 Years Industry Preferred Automotive Industry Qualifications BE / B.Tech Mechanical General Requirements Technically sound about Sheet metal process / welding process Catia V5 Ms office powerpoint Auto Cad Simulation, Auto form & nesting No contraints for Travel

Experience Level Mid Level

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