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Deputy Manager - SQE (E & E)

Date:  16 Jul 2026
Location: 

Chakan, Chakan, IN

Company:  Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd

Responsibilities & Key Deliverables

As a Deputy Manager - Supplier Quality Engineering (Electrical & Electronics), your primary mission will be to ensure the highest standards of quality in the procurement, development, and production phases of automotive electrical and mechanical components. You will be a key driver in implementing robust quality frameworks, monitoring supplier performance, and identifying opportunities for process innovations that enhance product reliability and customer satisfaction.
Your key responsibilities include:
  • Leading the successful execution of Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) in partnership with suppliers to validate quality benchmarks at early product development stages, ensuring compliance with agreed specifications and standards.
  • Establishing and nurturing strong and collaborative relationships with suppliers by conducting regular performance reviews, supplier audits, and facilitating continuous improvement initiatives to optimise manufacturing processes and enhance product quality.
  • Applying advanced quality management tools such as Six Sigma methodologies and QC Story analysis to systematically identify root causes of quality issues and deploying corrective and preventive actions that yield sustainable improvements.
  • Implementing daily work management protocols by monitoring quality concerns through dashboards, analysing monthly performance indicators, and expediting resolution of issues to support uninterrupted production schedules.
  • Promoting a culture of continuous learning by sharing insights and best practices across product family teams, thereby fostering innovation and avoiding recurrence of quality challenges.
  • Conducting in-depth supplier audits to evaluate compliance with corporate and regulatory requirements, and collaborating with supplier teams to elevate their quality systems through targeted training and capability development programs.
  • Driving innovation and technical excellence within the supplier base by identifying opportunities for process capability enhancement and supporting upskilling initiatives that align with future business needs.
You will be acting as a crucial bridge between suppliers, internal product engineering teams, manufacturing operations, and quality assurance functions, ensuring that both internal and external stakeholder expectations are met with precision and professionalism. Your contributions will directly influence Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd’s mission to deliver superior automotive products with uncompromising quality and reliability.

This role demands a blend of technical expertise, strategic thinking, and interpersonal skills to successfully manage the complexities of supplier quality engineering in a dynamic industry.

Preferred Industries

Automotive Industry

Education Qualification

Candidates should hold a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, preferably a BE or B.Tech, with specialisations such as Mechatronics, Electrical & Electronics, Automobile, or Mechanical Engineering. This educational background equips candidates with a solid understanding of complex automotive systems, electrical and mechanical component design, and manufacturing processes essential for the role.
Preference is given to applicants who have pursued additional certifications or advanced studies in quality management, automotive manufacturing technologies, or product development disciplines. Such qualifications demonstrate a commitment to professional growth and up-to-date knowledge in quality standards and process optimisation within the automotive sector.
Educational achievements that include exposure to statistical quality control, Six Sigma methodologies, and automotive regulatory compliance further strengthen candidacy, ensuring readiness to tackle the multifaceted challenges of supplier quality engineering.

General Experience

The ideal candidate will possess between five to seven years of hands-on experience in supplier quality engineering or related roles within the automotive industry or industries with rigorous quality and compliance requirements. This experience should demonstrate a progressive track record of managing supplier relationships, conducting quality audits, and supporting the introduction of new products from development through launch.
Experience managing cross-functional teams during critical project phases, familiarity with automotive quality standards such as IATF 16949, and practical exposure to quality system implementations will be highly advantageous. Candidates should be comfortable working in dynamic environments requiring agility, clear communication, and effective problem-resolution skills.
Prior involvement in driving continuous improvement projects, supplier development programs, and usage of quality tools to mitigate risks related to supplier deliveries will contribute significantly to succeeding in this role.

Critical Experience

Essential experience and competencies for this role include:
  • A demonstrated strong customer-centric mindset with the ability to effectively understand and balance the needs and expectations of all internal and external stakeholders involved in the product and supplier quality processes.
  • Proven result-oriented approach focused on delivering projects with high execution quality, adhering to timelines, budgets, and quality standards to achieve measurable business outcomes.
  • Exceptional negotiation and interpersonal communication skills enabling successful collaboration with diverse supplier teams, internal functions, and leadership to align goals and resolve conflicts constructively.
  • The capability to work effectively in cross-functional and multicultural teams, fostering a collaborative environment that supports collective problem-solving and continuous quality enhancement.
In-depth technical knowledge of automotive electrical and mechanical components is critical. You should possess a comprehensive understanding of products such as Starter Motors, Alternators, Window Regulators, Door Latches, Wiper Motors, and Fuel Dispensing Modules, including their design features, manufacturing techniques, surface treatments, specialty motor processes, and quality testing standards.
Candidates with demonstrable expertise in process development, supplier process audits, and proficient application of quality management frameworks such as Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP), Production Part Approval Process (PPAP), and Six Sigma methodologies will be preferred. Knowledge of daily work management best practices and experience collaborating closely with plant operations and supplier teams to enhance quality systems and processes is highly valued.

System Generated Core Skills

Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP)
Consumer Focus
Negotiation
Strategic Planning
Teamwork


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