Lead Engineer - Trims Engineering CoE

Date: 12 Oct 2026

Location:

Chennai, Chakan_MahTower, IN

Company: Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd

Responsibilities & Key Deliverables

The Lead Engineer will be responsible for the engineering, design, development, and execution of automotive exterior trim systems throughout the product development lifecycle. The role requires strong technical expertise in plastic component design, project management, cross-functional coordination, supplier interaction, and vehicle program delivery.

Product Development & Engineering

Understand project requirements and deliverables in line with vehicle program milestones and OEM product development gateway systems.
Lead engineering and design activities from program kick-off through production implementation, including:

QFD (Quality Function Deployment)
Benchmarking
Feature Analysis
Concept Development
Engineering Design
CAD Modeling
Drawing Creation & Release
CAE Coordination
Physical Validation Support
Production Implementation Support

Develop engineering proposals and technical solutions in collaboration with the Center of Excellence (CoE), cross-functional teams, and supplier experts.

Ensure timely release of engineering drawings, CAD models, and associated documentation with required quality checks.

Project Management

Plan, monitor, and execute project activities to meet cost, quality, and timeline targets.
Assign work packages to team members based on competency, workload, and project priorities.

Organize and lead technical reviews with cross-functional teams, system leads, suppliers, and CoE representatives.

Track project status, risks, concerns, and mitigation plans, and report progress to management.

Documentation & Compliance

Create and maintain system-level project documentation in accordance with MPDS and organizational processes.

Prepare and manage Bills of Materials (BOM) with support from design teams.

Develop and maintain technical documentation for supplier sourcing and onboarding, including:

BTP (Business Technical Package)
SoR (Statement of Requirements)

ESOW (Engineering Statement of Work)

Ensure compliance with engineering standards, regulatory requirements, and vehicle quality targets.

Validation & Industrialization

Plan, initiate, and monitor prototype builds and validation activities for exterior trim systems.

Support manufacturing, CDMM, supplier quality, and implementation teams during part development and launch phases.

Coordinate design validation, problem resolution, and design optimization activities.
Facilitate implementation of engineering changes and continuous improvement initiatives.

Interface & Stakeholder Management

Identify and manage all system interfaces and ensure proper documentation of interface requirements.

Collaborate effectively with Design, CAE, Manufacturing, Purchasing, Quality, Supplier Development, and Program Management teams.

Drive technical discussions with suppliers and ensure alignment with project objectives and performance targets.

Experience

9 - 12 Years

Industry Preferred

Qualifications

BE/B.Tech

General Requirements

Our commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

At Mahindra and Mahindra Limited, we believe that diversity drives innovation, and inclusion is at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to cultivating a workplace where every individual feels valued, respected, and empowered to thrive.
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to age, caste, race, religion, color, ethnic origin, gender identity, nationality, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, educational background, marital or domestic partnership status, pregnancy or childbirth, veteran status, citizenship status, ancestry, financial status, or any other personal characteristic protected by applicable law.
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