Mahindra & Mahindra—Manager - NPD (Sheet Metal), Accessories

Job description

Description: Responsibilities & Key Deliverables Role Overview As part of the Mahindra Auto Accessories team, the Manager – NPD Engineer (Sheet Metal) will be responsible for the development of sheet metal components across vehicle and accessory programs. This role will drive end-to-end product development activities for body panels, closures, and structural components, ensuring robust design, manufacturability, quality, and timely project execution. Key Responsibilities Sheet Metal Product Development - Develop sheet metal components for body panels, closures, structural parts, and related automotive applications. - Ensure designs meet functional, quality, cost, weight, and manufacturability requirements throughout the product lifecycle. Tooling Development & Manufacturing Readiness - Manage tooling development activities from concept through production implementation. - Oversee die development, press trials, and process validation to ensure production readiness and quality compliance. Engineering Validation & GD&T Reviews - Conduct GD&T reviews and dimensional analysis to ensure compliance with engineering specifications. - Lead dimensional validation activities, ensuring components meet fit, form, and functional requirements. Supplier Coordination & Development - Coordinate with stamping suppliers, body shop suppliers, and manufacturing partners to support product development and launch activities. Education Qualification Experience & Qualifications - 4–5 years of experience in sheet metal design, automotive body engineering, stamping, or new product development. - Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automobile Engineering, Production Engineering, or related discipline. - Experience in automotive OEM, Tier-1 supplier, or automotive component manufacturing environments preferred. - Hands-on experience in tooling development, dimensional validation, and supplier management is highly desirable. General Experience Key Skills & Competencies - Proficiency in sheet metal design and component development. - Hands-on expertise with CATIA for 3D modeling and design validation. - Strong knowledge of GD&T principles and application in automotive components. - Experience in tooling development and supplier coordination.