Manager SQE AD (M)

Mahindra & Mahindra Limited; Chakan; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Mahindra And Mahindra Ltd. seeks a seasoned professional to monitor aluminium casting quality across machining and assembly lines, drive supplier performance, and implement corrective actions at supplier sites.

You will analyze defects, plan supplier audits, and coordinate with field teams to close gaps. Candidates should have deep knowledge of aluminium casting processes (GDC, HPDC, LPDC), heat treatment, GD&T, QC tools, PPAP, SPC, MSA, and Six Sigma, with 10–15 years of experience.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of aluminium casting processes and defects.
• Familiar with GD&T, X-ray, chemical, mechanical checks.
• Experience with supplier quality systems and audits.
• Six Sigma knowledge is an added advantage.
• Ability to take strong positions and analytical.

Responsibilities

• Monitor supplier performance and audits to ensure compliance.
• Drive CAPA with supplier corrective actions (SCAR) and supplier improvements.
• Plan and track supplier audits, closures and adherence to visit plans.
• Coordinate with Field, User plant and CDMM for critical parts issues.
• Share lessons learned with platform teams for new product development inputs.

Skills

Analytical ability

Quality mindset

Supplier management

Tools

PPAP knowledge

SPC

MSA

7 QC tools

Job description

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• Monitoring, analysis & improvement of Aluminium casting rejection during machining
• Analyse & resolve concerns related to Aluminium casting, machining at machining line, assembly line, user plant & field.
• Monitor & close supplier part concerns by deploying adequate immediate & permanant actions at supplier end.
• Monitor & improve supplier performance, improve stright pass ratio of supplier parts.
• Drive collaboration with suppliers to improve their manufacturing processes and deploy processes , improvements, actions ,pokayokes, etc.
• Plan supplier audits, monitor adherance of visits, closure of gaps observed, etc.
• Monitor, check & ensure 100% PIST & PIPC adherance for ownership supplier parts.
• Ensure that the lessons learned from product families are shared with the platform team (COE, CDMM etc.) for new product development as input for prevention of repeated known issues
• Provide support and involvement in new product development, improvements through early involvement into product development Process and completion of joint PPAP with CDMM
• Participation & Co ordination of concern resolution with Field, User plant and in-house for critical parts
• Monitor supplier performance measurement, supplier audits and Supplier Corrective Action Request (SCAR), etc.
• Develop and ensure implementation of process norms for management of suppliers by Verification of products and services from the suppliers.
• Evaluation of performance of suppliers and monitor the improvement plans.
• Enhance technical capabilities of vendor through systems and knowledge upgradations
• Review, Analyze and implement results of quality audits at supplier end

Experience

10-15

Industry Preferred

Qualifications

General Requirements

• Competencies
• Knowldge of Aluminium casting processes - GDC, HPDC, LPDC & defects generated in the the process, remedies of those defects,.
• Knowledge of Heat Treatment of Aluminium castings.
• Knowledge of machining processes, functional tests like leakage, continuity, millipore, etc.
• Functional knowledge of Aluminium castings used in Engine & Transmission line Cylinder blocks, Heads, Pipes, Transmission housings, pipes, etc.
• Knowledge of Dimensional (GD &T), X ray, Chemical, Mechanical & Metallurgical checks on Aluminium castings & machined parts.
• Familiar with PPAP, SPC, MSA, 7 QC tools, etc. Knowledge of QC story , six sigma methodology & its usage will be an added advantage.
• Familiar with supplier quality management systems like supplier performance monitoring, supplier audits, supplier improvements, process development, etc.
• Ability to take strong positions and not bow to pressure, high level of analytical ability

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.

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