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 productive 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