Job Summary:
We are looking for a highly capable Supplier Technical Assistance (STA) Engineer with deep expertise in automotive electrical and electronic (E&E;) systems to ensure supplier readiness, process capability, and sustained quality performance. You will drive technical sign-offs, support plant quality resolution, and work closely with suppliers to align on SMT Process, Traction Motor Process /Assembly expertise, System architecture requirements, and ASPICE (Automotive SPICE) process compliance.
This role requires both hands-on technical depth and solid cross-functional coordination to manage complex E&E; commodity ( including ECUs, sensors, power electronics, and embedded systems, eAxle, Chargers)

Key Responsibilities:
Supplier Development & Technical Readiness

Lead supplier technical assessments for electrical/electronic parts during sourcing and nomination phases.
Support technical sign-off of supplier manufacturing processes, test capabilities, and product validation per design and architecture requirements.




Ensure supplier design and development processes align with ASPICE and ISO 26262 (where applicable).
Validate supplier software and hardware integration into overall system architecture in collaboration with system and design engineers.
Participate in design reviews, D-FMEA, and S-FMEA reviews with suppliers.

Project & Launch Support

Drive supplier readiness for new program launches, including PPAP, APQP milestones, and Run@Rate.
Conduct process audits (VDA 6.3, IATF 16949), capability studies, and ensure compliance with automotive-specific standards (IPC, AEC-Q100/Q200, etc.).
Review and approve supplier control plans, test reports, traceability systems, and component validation.
Collaborate with system architects and software engineers to ensure seamless integration of supplier components into vehicle platforms.

Quality & Problem Resolution

Be the first technical escalation point for plant quality concerns related to E&E; components.
Lead root

📌 Manager - PTD CDMM (Engine Parts) (Chennai)
🏢 Mahindra and Mahindra
📍 Chennai