Manager -Testing Engineer (Structural Accessories)

Mahindra And Mahindra Ltd.; Chennai District; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Mahindra And Mahindra Ltd. in Chennai seeks an Assistant Manager – Testing Engineer (Structural Accessories) to plan and execute validation for roof carriers, side steps, guards, racks, and mounting systems. You will ensure durability, safety, and regulatory compliance before commercialization.

You will lead testing programs, validate fitment, produce Design Verification Plans, and support DFMEA and homologation activities with ARAI. Strong expertise in structural validation is required.

Qualifications

• 4–5 years of experience in automotive structural testing and validation.
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Automobile Engineering.
• Experience with DVP and validation planning.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute testing programs for structural vehicle accessories.
• Conduct load, fatigue, durability, vibration, and structural testing.
• Perform fitment validation and vehicle integration assessments.
• Prepare technical reports and drive root-cause investigations.
• Manage homologation documentation and approvals with ARAI.

Skills

Structural testing

Validation planning

Durability testing

DFMEA knowledge

ARAI compliance knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Automobile Engineering

Job description

Location: Chennai, MUM-KND-AFS(AD), IN

Role Overview

As part of the Mahindra Auto Accessories team, the Assistant Manager – Testing Engineer (Structural Accessories) will be responsible for planning and executing validation activities for structural accessories including roof carriers, side steps, guards, racks, mounting systems, and load-bearing accessories. The role will ensure that products meet durability, safety, performance, and regulatory requirements before commercialization.

Key Responsibilities

Structural Testing & Validation

• Plan and execute testing programs for structural vehicle accessories.
• Conduct load, fatigue, durability, vibration, and structural performance testing to validate product robustness.

Fitment & Performance Validation

• Conduct fitment validation and vehicle integration assessments.
• Evaluate product performance under various operating and environmental conditions.
• Prepare and execute Design Verification Plans (DVP).
• Support DFMEA reviews and validation closure activities for structural components.

Homologation & Compliance

• Manage homologation documentation and approvals for applicable structural accessories.
• Coordinate compliance activities with ARAI and certification agencies.

Test Reporting & Corrective Actions

• Prepare technical reports, analyze failures, and drive root-cause investigations.
• Track corrective actions and ensure timely resolution of validation concerns.
• Strong expertise instructural testing and validation.
• Experience indurability, fatigue, vibration, and load testing.
• Knowledge ofhomologation processes and ARAI compliance.
• Proficiency inDVP and validation planning.

Education Qualification

Experience & Qualifications

• 4–5 years of experience in automotive structural testing, validation, or product development.
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automobile Engineering, or related discipline.