Deputy Manager - CME

Responsibilities & Key Deliverables

Master Checker Development & Management

• Own the end-to-end development of Master Checker for new vehicle programs and major model changes.
• Coordinate cross-functionally with Body-in-White (BIW), Trims, Closures, Electrical, and Vehicle Integration teams to define and finalize scope and content.
• Ensure Master Checker represents the “Golden Standard” with best-in-class fit & finish, correct geometry, and critical interface control.
• Interface with design, CMM, and fixture/tooling teams for tolerance stack-up, GD&T validation, and checker feasibility.

Standardization & Best Practices

• Define and standardize formats and processes for Master Checker development across vehicle programs.
• Benchmark global best practices in Master Checker development (including modularity, reuse, accessibility) and adopt where feasible.
• Develop digital twins of checkers as part of the virtual validation loop.

Quality, Audit & Deployment

• Ensure Master Checker is used effectively for fitment audits, cross-carline interface checks, and visual quality standards.
• Create documentation like BOMs, fit & finish maps, and critical interface guides.
• Ensure traceability of all modifications and issue logs for Master Checker over the development cycle.

Experience

4 –8 years in automotive product development, with minimum 4 years hands-on with Master Checker programs.

Industry Preferred

Automobile, Auto Component, Manufacturing 

Qualifications

Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical / Automobile 
Bachelors of Technology in Mechanical / Automobile 
Diploma in Engineering in Mechanical / Automobile 

General Requirements

• Deep understanding of vehicle aggregates and interface points (BIW, trims, closures, electrical).
• Hands-on knowledge of GD&T, 3D CAD tools (CATIA/NX), and dimensional validation methods.
• Experience in Master Checker creation and usage.
• Familiarity with digital checker simulation and tolerance stack-up tools.
• Strong project management and stakeholder coordination skills.
• Eye for aesthetic quality, symmetry, and gap/flush analysis.