Mahindra & Mahindra—Manager - Design, Accessories

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Description: Responsibilities & Key Deliverables Role Overview As part of the Mahindra Auto Accessories business, Manager – Design, CAS (Class A Surfacing) will be responsible for transforming design concepts into production-feasible Class A surfaces across Special Vehicle (SPV) and Accessories programs. This role is critical in ensuring that design intent is translated into aesthetically refined, manufacturable, and engineering-compliant surfaces that meet Mahindra's quality standards. Key Responsibilities Class A Surface Development - Develop high-quality Class A surfaces from design intent models while maintaining styling accuracy and aesthetic excellence. Surface Quality & Continuity Management - Ensure surface quality, continuity, curvature, and highlight performance meet automotive Class A standards. - Conduct detailed surface evaluations and implement improvements to enhance visual quality and manufacturability. Engineering & Manufacturing Integration - Interface with engineering teams for tooling, stamping, and manufacturing teams to validate feasibility and support efficient production processes. Design Reviews & Data Release - Support design reviews, milestone assessments, design freeze activities, and management presentations. - Prepare and release production-ready CAS data in accordance with program timelines and quality standards. Key Skills & Competencies - Strong expertise in Class A surfacing and digital modeling. - Advanced proficiency in ICEM Surf and CATIA. - Strong understanding of surface quality analysis, continuity, and curvature management. - Knowledge of automotive tooling, stamping, and manufacturing processes. - Ability to balance design intent with engineering and manufacturing requirements. - Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities. - Excellent visualization and attention-to-detail skills. - Effective collaboration and stakeholder management abilities. Education Qualification Experience & Qualifications - 5–7 years of experience in automotive CAS modeling, Class A surfacing, vehicle design development, or related disciplines. - Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Industrial Design, Product Design, or related field. - Experience working on automotive exterior, interior, or accessories programs within OEMs, design studios, or engineering organizations preferred. - Proven experience supporting design development, surface release, and production feasibility activities.