About this role
Responsibilities & Key Deliverables
Role Overview
As part of the Mahindra Auto Accessories team, the Manager – NPD Engineer (Sheet Metal) will be responsible for the development of sheet metal components across vehicle and accessory programs. This role will drive end-to-end product development activities for body panels, closures, and structural components, ensuring robust design, manufacturability, quality, and timely project execution.
Key Responsibilities
Sheet Metal Product Development
- Develop sheet metal components for body panels, closures, structural parts, and related automotive applications.
- Ensure designs meet functional, quality, cost, weight, and manufacturability requirements throughout the product lifecycle.
Tooling Development & Manufacturing Readiness
- Manage tooling development activities from concept through production implementation.
- Oversee die development, press trials, and process validation to ensure production readiness and quality compliance.
Engineering Validation & GD&T Reviews
- Conduct GD&T reviews and dimensional analysis to ensure compliance with engineering specifications.
- Lead dimensional validation activities, ensuring components meet fit, form, and functional requirements.
Supplier Coordination & Development
- Coordinate with stamping suppliers, body shop suppliers, and manufacturing partners to support product development and launch activities.
Education Qualification
Experience & Qualifications
- 4–5 years of experience in sheet metal design, automotive body engineering, stamping, or new product development.
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automobile Engineering, Production Engineering, or related discipline.
- Experience in automotive OEM, Tier-1 supplier, or automotive component manufacturing environments preferred.
- Hands-on experience in tooling development, dimensional validation, and supplier management is highly desirable.
General Experience
Key Skills & Competencies
- Proficiency in sheet metal design and component development.
- Hands-on expertise with CATIA for 3D modeling and design validation.
- Strong knowledge of GD&T principles and application in automotive components.
- Experience in tooling development and supplier coordination.