Manager- Trims (AD CDMM)

Mahindra & Mahindra Limited; Chennai; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 4,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Mahindra and Mahindra Ltd. is seeking an experienced Engineer to lead SQD Offices for supplier evaluation, capacity planning, and continuous improvement in automotive manufacturing.

You will coordinate with delivery teams, drive TAKT time initiatives, and develop supplier capabilities to achieve flawless launches. The role requires 10+ years in automotive quality, BE in Mechanical or Production Engg, and a background in APQP/PPAP, Lean, and ISO/TS systems.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of major quality tools: 7QC, DOE, FMEA, QC Story.
• System knowledge of APQP, MPPAP.
• Strong problem-solving abilities.
• Analytical skills and process auditing capabilities.
• Understanding capacity planning, cycle time and TAKT time.
• Deep knowledge of audits and related activities.
• End-to-end knowledge of New Product Development in automotive.
• Exposure to Lean manufacturing and related practices.
• ISO/TS systems knowledge.
• Certified Lead/Internal Auditor.
• Proficient with MS Office tools (Word/PowerPoint/Excel).
• Fluent report writing skills.
• Self-driven, quick learner, and team interface adeptness.
• Extroverted in cross-functional interfaces.
• SIX Sigma Green Belt.
• Knowledge of SPC and MSA.
• World Class Manufacturing practices application.

Responsibilities

• Lead SQD Offices for supplier evaluation during selection through upgrades.
• Accountable for mass manufacturing capacity approvals at suppliers per project timelines.
• Align SQD Officers with delivery teams and support development engineers in capacity and TAKT time.
• Develop supplier capability for smooth ramp-up and target PPM.
• Develop and train supplier personnel for problem solving.
• Create supplier training charter and operator training programme.
• Improve supplier layouts for efficiency.
• Establish supplier quality systems ensuring daily work management.

Skills

7QC

DOE

FMEA

QC Story

APQP

MPPAP

Problem solving

Analytical skills

Process auditing

Capacity Planning

Cycle time

TAKT time

Audit

New Product Development

Dexterity

Lean manufacturing

ISO/TS

Education

BE Mechanical or Production Engineering

Tools

MS Office

Word

PowerPoint

Excel

Job description

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Responsibilities

1. 1) Leading the SQD Offices for Supplier Evaluation during Selection through Supplier Upgradation activities.
2. 2) Accountable for all Mass Manufacturing Capacity approval at Suppliers as per Project Timelines to ensure Flawless launch.
3. 3) Ensure alignment of SQD Officers with Delivery team and Facilitate Development Engineers in Capacity Planning, Cycle Time, and TAKT Time Implementation.
4. 4) Building Supplier Capability for ensuring Smooth ramp-up and achieving Target PPM set by Customer.
5. 5) Develop competency of Supplier Personnel for Problem solving.
6. 6) Develop Supplier Training Charter and Operator Training programme.
7. 7) Work on Improvement of Supplier Layout.
8. 8) Develop Quality Systems at Supplier to Ensure Daily Work Management Practices.

Specific desirable Skillsets

1. 1) Working knowledge of major quality tools like 7QC, DOE, FMEA, QC Story.
2. 2) System knowledge of APQP, MPPAP.
3. 3) Good Problem-solving Skills.
4. 4) Should have Analytical skill and Process auditing skill.
5. 5) Sound knowledge on Capacity Planning, Cycle time and TAKT time concepts.
6. 6) In-depth knowledge of Audit and related activities.
7. 7) End to end knowledge of New Product Development process related to Automobile industry
8. 8) Exposure to Practices like Dexterity, Lean manufacturing.
9. 9) Good knowledge of ISO/TS system.
10. 10) Should be a Certified Lead / Internal Auditor.
11. 11) Good knowledge of Ms-Office utilities like: Word, Power point, Excel
12. 12) Have fluency in Report writing.
13. 13) Self-driven and result oriented, Quick learner
14. 14) Good at Interface working and extrovert.
15. 15) Certified SIX Sigma GREEN belt.
16. 16) Good Working Knowledge on SPC and MSA.
17. 17) Good working Knowledge of World Class Manufacturing practices application.

Experience

Minimum 10 years of working experience

Qualifications

BE(Mechanical or Production Engineering)

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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