Mahindra & Mahindra—Manager - NPD (E&E), Accessories

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Description: Responsibilities & Key Deliverables Role Overview As part of the Mahindra Auto Accessories team, Manager – NPD Engineer (Electrical & Electronics) will be responsible for the development and integration of electrical and electronic systems for vehicle and accessory programs. This role will drive end-to-end product development activities for electrical architectures, wiring harnesses, and electronic components, ensuring compliance with quality, safety, performance, and regulatory requirements. Key Responsibilities Electrical & Electronics Product Development - Develop electrical architecture, wiring harnesses, and electronic systems from concept through production launch. - Ensure robust system design, functional performance, and seamless integration with vehicle and accessory platforms. Supplier Development & Component Validation - Manage E&E supplier development, technical reviews, capability assessments, and performance monitoring. - Oversee component validation activities to ensure compliance with quality, reliability, and performance standards. System Validation & Compliance - Support DFMEA/FMEA activities to proactively identify and mitigate product and process risks. - Drive Design Verification Plan (DVP) execution, testing, and validation activities for electrical and electronic systems. - Support homologation and regulatory compliance requirements to ensure adherence to applicable standards and safety regulations. System Integration & Testing - Coordinate with engineering, software, and testing teams on system integration, issue resolution, and design improvements. - Support development and validation of interfaces between electrical systems, control modules, and accessory applications. Key Skills & Competencies - Strong expertise in automotive Electrical & Electronics (E&E) systems. - Hands-on experience with CAN Bus communication protocols. - Proficiency in wiring harness design, routing, and validation. - Strong knowledge of DFMEA/FMEA, DVP, and validation processes. - Understanding of automotive electrical architecture and system integration. - Experience in supplier development, component validation, and product launch activities. Education Qualification Experience & Qualifications - 4–5 years of experience in automotive electrical & electronics engineering, wiring harness development, or new product development. - Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Automobile Engineering, Mechatronics, or related discipline. - Experience with automotive OEMs, Tier-1 suppliers, or automotive component manufacturers preferred. - Exposure to homologation, validation testing, and communication protocols such as CAN will be an advantage.