Lead Engineer- VES

Date: 6 Oct 2026

Location:

Chennai, Chennai-MRV-AD, IN

Company: Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd

Responsibilities & Key Deliverables

Develop and maintain Functional Safety work products in accordance with ISO 26262.
Create Item Definition, HARA, FSC, TSC, Safety Plans, DIA, and Safety Case documentation.
Perform and support FTA, FMEA, DFMEA, and DFA activities.
Participate in safety verification and validation activities on Vehicle, HiL, and other environments.
Support functional safety audits, assessments, reviews, and compliance activities.
Coordinate with cross functional teams, and suppliers.
Promote functional safety awareness and contribute to a strong safety culture.

Experience

10+ years of experience in Functional Safety compliance activities.
Hands-on experience creating Item Definition, HARA, FSC, TSC, and Safety Case work products.
Experience creating and executing Development Interface Agreements (DIA) and Safety Plans.
Experience performing FTA, FMEA, DFMEA, and DFA analyses.
Hands-on validation experience on Vehicle, HiL, and other environments.
Good system level knowledge on any vehicle level functions like Powertrain, Chassis, Body etc
Experience interfacing and coordinating with cross-functional teams and suppliers to meet product milestones.
Proficiency in Medini Analyze, Jira, Visio, Confluence, and related engineering tools.
Experience leading or supporting periodic safety audits and assessments.
Ability to train, coach, and mentor team members on functional safety practices and safety culture.
Strong knowledge of all parts of ISO 26262 and their practical application.

Industry Preferred

Qualifications

B.E / M.E in EEE, ECE, CSE , IT

General Requirements

Automotive embedded systems experience.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
Knowledge of automotive development lifecycle and ASPICE is an advantage.

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.
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