About this role
Responsibilities & Key Deliverables
Responsible for Development of interior, exterior & electrical accessories for all AD and MEAL vehicles.
(1) Handle the end-to-end product development lifecycle for accessories, from conceptualization to production.
(2) Conduct market research to identify current trends, customer preferences, and competitive analysis for innovative accessory introduction.
(3) Collaborate with cross-functional teams to plan and execute product roadmaps and timelines.
(4) Stay updated with the latest advancements in automotive accessories and integrate new technologies into product designs
(5) Work closely with suppliers and vendors to develop parts, ensuring they meet quality and cost requirements. Explore innovative production techniques and provide support to existing ones for new design roll out. Suggest methods of test functionality of new products
(6) Conduct quality audits to identify process inefficiencies and implement corrective actions.
(7) Prepare SOR for accessories by incorporating all requirements for new development. Prepare comprehensive product plans with technical and detailed material requirement (BOM) for cost estimates by SSU / CDMM.
(8) Design Proposal to meet the specified Performance, Weight, Cost etc. with limited guidance & conceptualizing & designing parts & assemblies.
(9) Evaluate and suggest manufacturing process for cost and schedule plans implementation within timelines. Provide VA/VE inputs for cost reduction in existing and new products.
(10) Analyze and perform quantitative assessment of design prototypes in line with design and regulatory norms (if applicable). Approve prototypes of new designs, conduct performance analysis of prototypes and ensure assembly of products follow company’s quality parameters
(11) Co-ordination with internal (like Testing, Proto assembly, Sourcing, Qulaity, Engineering, manufacturing, customer care) / external agencies/consultants for part development, product testing, homologation, product qulaity and market quality.
(12) Making and maintaining a clear PDCA for the team and closing activities on pre- agreed timelines
Preferred Industries
Education Qualification
BE/B-Tech (Auto/Mech./Production.)
Knowledge of Plastic parts manufaturing processes, design and development of plastic products is preferable
Knowledge & experience of CAD Software CATIA V5.
General Experience
4-6 years in Product Development, Design & Engineering
Critical Experience
Understanding of Product Development Process (Accessories Product development preferable)
Expertise in plastic parts development, tooling , testing, and homologation requirement.
Knowledge of CATIA, Tooling, Tetsing, homologation, sheet metal parts, GD&T, stack up analysis etc.
Understanding of various metallic & non Metallic Manufacturing process
Knowledge of concepts, design and development of Interior, Exterior & Electrical accessories
Knowledge & experience of Design/Engineering Tools
Other facts
About Mahindra & Mahindra Limited
A USD 19.4 billion multinational group based in Mumbai, India, Mahindra provides employment opportunities to over 256,000 people across 100 countries. Mahindra operates in the key industries that drive economic growth, enjoying a leadership position in tractors, utility vehicles, information technology, financial services and vacation ownership. In addition, Mahindra enjoys a strong presence in the agribusiness, aerospace, components, consulting services, defence, energy, industrial equipment, logistics, real estate, retail, steel, commercial vehicles and two wheeler industries. The Automotive and Farm Equipment Business is the largest contributor of the Mahindra Group’s revenue. With 30,000+ full time employees spread across 20 locations, Mahindra has a strong presence in India. Further it propels an entire manufacturing ecosystem of 1,200 suppliers and 3,500 dealers, thereby creating direct and indirect employment for over 200,000 individuals.
Our Farm Equipment business is the number 1 tractor company in the world by volume. In addition to our focus on maintaining a leading position in the core tractor mechanization business, we strive to deliver on our aspiration of “Farm Tech Prosperity” thus enabling our customers and our communities to RISE.
Our Automotive business is a full-range mobility player with a presence in almost every segment of the automobile industry. Our product portfolio ranges from world class SUVs, premium luxury UVs, sedans, pick-ups, light, medium and heavy commercial vehicles to three-wheelers. All these cater to a diverse customer base spanning across rural and semi-urban customers. Leveraging our growing dominance, domestic & international market penetration and recent strategic acquisitions, we aim to provide world class exeperience to our customers and team members.
What you'll do
- The manager will oversee the development of interior, exterior, and electrical accessories for vehicles, managing the entire product development lifecycle. Responsibilities include conducting market research, collaborating with teams, and ensuring quality standards are met.
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