Responsibilities & Key Deliverables

Adequate knowledge and experience in New Product Development (NPD) systems and processes for Vehicle Development Programs.

Good understanding of complete vehicle systems including Chassis, Suspension, Steering, Braking System, Powertrain, Electrical & Electronic Systems, HVAC, Body & Trim Systems.

Lead and coordinate Quality Planning activities across vehicle development projects throughout the product development lifecycle.

Facilitate and deploy APQP, DFMEA, Design Reviews, Risk Analysis, DVP&R; and Reliability Planning.

Drive identification, assessment and mitigation of product risks during concept, design, development, validation and launch phases.

Formulate Quality Targets for new vehicle programs and evaluate achievement through reviews and corrective actions.

Generate Quality Status reports for Senior Management highlighting key risks and mitigation plans.

Develop and deploy Product Reliability Plans for vehicle programs.

Review vehicle and system-level validation plans covering Functional, Performance, Durability and Regulatory requirements.

Conduct quality workshops and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Preferred Industries

Automobile

Education Qualification

BE/B.Tech (Mechanical, Automobile, Production, Electrical & Electronics)

General Experience





5-8 Years

Critical Experience

Skills

Good understanding of Vehicle Development and NPD processes

Strong knowledge of vehicle systems and subsystem interactions

APQP, DFMEA, Design Reviews and Risk Management

Reliability Engineering and reliability assessments

DVP&R; and validation planning

7QC Tools, 8D, 5 Why, Fishbone Analysis

IATF 16949 / ISO 9001 Quality Systems

Product, Process and System Audits

MS Excel and PowerPoint proficiency

Personality Traits

Result-oriented and self-driven

Strong analytical and problem-solving capability

Customer-centric mindset

Ability to manage multiple projects

Effective cross-functional coordination

Positive communication and presentation skills

System Generated Core Skills

Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP)

Analytical Thinking

Analytics

Auditing

Communication Skills

Creative Thinking

Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA)

Interpersonal Skills

ISO 9000 - Quality Management

ISO TS 16949 - Quality Management

Measurement System Analysis (MSA)

Microsoft Office

Product Knowledge & Application

Statistical Process Control (SPC)

Teamwork

Quality Control

Job Segment: Electrical, Engineer, Automotive, Engineering

📌 Deputy Manager - NPD Quality Planning (Chennai)
🏢 Mahindra u0026 Mahindra
📍 Chennai