Responsibilities & Key Deliverables

As a Assistant Manager within the Test Lab - Fatigue Lab at Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd, you will play a critical role in ensuring the reliability and performance of automotive components through rigorous testing protocols. Your key responsibilities will include:
- Overseeing and executing system-level testing initiatives in alignment with Design Verification Plans (DVP) and RWUP, ensuring all test criteria meet defined quality standards.
- Designing, developing, and automating test rigs and harnessing PLC programming to enhance test efficiency and accuracy.
- Leading the setup and commissioning of recent test procedures and fixtures tailored to project specifications, ensuring a first-time-right approach to test execution.
- Collaborating closely with cross-functional teams during Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (DFMEA) sessions to improve testing strategies and mitigate potential risks.
- Conducting comprehensive customer complaint analyses and field failure simulations to identify root causes and implement corrective measures.




- Managing environmental and functional testing processes, incorporating data acquisition (DAQ) techniques for sophisticated measurement of strain, displacement, pressure, and flow.
- Providing mentorship and technical guidance to junior testers, fostering skill development and knowledge sharing within the team.
- Ensuring continuous test rig uptime through coordination with maintenance teams, overseeing preventive maintenance schedules, and managing critical spares inventory.
- Maintaining stringent compliance with certifications such as NABL (National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories), Environmental Management Systems (EnMs), and Occupational Health and Safety Assessment Series (EOHSAS) audits.
- Utilising advanced 2D/3D CAD tools, including AutoCAD and CATIA, to support test fixture design and documentation.
- Supporting a 24x6 shift operation model by effectively managin

📌 Deputy Manager (Chennai)
🏢 Mahindra & Mahindra
📍 Chennai