Manager- Trims (AD CDMM)

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

Job summary

Mahindra and Mahindra Limited is seeking a seasoned professional to lead SQD activities, driving supplier evaluation, capacity planning, and quality system implementations in automotive supplier networks. You will coordinate with delivery teams, develop supplier competencies, and push for process improvements and on-time ramp-ups.

Ideal candidates have 5–12 years in automotive QA, strong tool knowledge (APQP/DOE/FMEA/ SPC/MSA), and a Six Sigma Green Belt.

Qualifications

• BE in Mechanical or Production Engineering and relevant certification.
• 5–12 years of working experience in automotive supplier quality/QA.
• Proficient in major quality tools and problem-solving methodologies.
• Experience with APQP/MPPAP, supplier evaluation, and capacity planning.

Responsibilities

• Lead the SQD Offices for supplier evaluation during selection and upgradation.
• Accountable for mass manufacturing capacity approval at suppliers per project timelines.
• Ensure alignment of SQD Officers with delivery team and facilitate development engineers in capacity planning and takt time.
• Build supplier capability for smooth ramp-up and achieving target PPM.
• Develop competency of supplier personnel for problem solving.
• Develop supplier training charter and operator training programme.
• Work on improvement of supplier layout.
• Develop quality systems at supplier for daily work management practices.

Skills

7QC

DOE

FMEA

QC Story

APQP

MPPAP

ISO/TS

SIX Sigma Green Belt

SPC

MSA

Capacity Planning

TAKT Time

Education

BE(Mechanical or Production Engineering)

Tools

MS Office

Quality Systems

Audit Tools

Lean Manufacturing

Job description

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Responsibilities and Key Deliverables

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

Specific desirable Skillsets

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

Experience

5 to 12 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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