Lead Engineer- VES

Date: 20 Aug 2026

Location:

Chennai, Chennai-MRV-AD, IN

Company: Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd

Responsibilities & Key Deliverables

To design, develop and implement Lighting System - Exterior & Interior
Benchmarking of lighting technologies
POC, SOR, DVP, TSO & development for lighting systems, meeting all functional, quality & regulatory standards / requirements with in project time line.
Interact with supplier from concept to SOP capturing all SOR requirements & address build & validation issues
Managing and tracking of design release, development, validation & field failures
Knowledge in Optics & CAE Thermal, Vibration & Condensations
Should have additional knowledge in Wiring harness, Electronics
Review & release technical specifications & other documentations
Should have detail knowledge in Optics, CAD packaging & design, DFMEA and GD&T
Must demonstrate a high degree of problem solving ability, especially in the field of expertise. Usage of tools used in DFMEA, problem solving tools and techniques and project management tools ,
Fluent in use of personal computer programs such as Access, Excel, Word, Power Point, project etc.

Experience

5 to 7 years

Industry Preferred

Any other OEM or Tier I

Qualifications

BE/B Tech Mechanical Engineering
BE/B Tech Automobile engineering
BE/B Tech Mechatronics Engineering

General Requirements

Interfacing with all inter dept teams right from marketing to service as so to start from understanding the marketing requirements and till service related activities. i.e., from start to end of project

Abreast on latest technologies across industry

Maintaining quality level targets as per agreement

Adhering to committed timelines

Program management & detailed documentation

Open to short/medium term travel on need basis, across India & overseas

Very Good Vehicle system knowledge in Lighting optics & electronics and other E&E aggregates in the vehicle
Market research & Industry trend analysis through tools like benchmarking, networking, conferences, papers, etc
Design thinking through collaboration with internal studio, experts across industries & suppliers for amalgamating the technology into the product
Expertise in Catia V5 (must), Catia V6 3DX (added advantage) & Optics Simulation Software like SPEOS (optional)
Knowledge in electronics & LEDs
Program management skills
Basic level knowledge in Vehicle electronics

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.
We actively encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply and bring their unique perspectives to our teams. We are committed to ensuring an accessible and inclusive experience for all applicants.
Together, we rise by embracing differences and building a future that reflects the communities we serve.