Responsibilities & Key Deliverables

• Develop detailed understanding of platform vendor's out-of-the box (OOTB) digital solutions applicable to the EAVD function
• Facilitate configuration of vendor OOTB digital solutions and refinement of NPD processes & ways of working in conjunction with relevant stakeholders
• Own business process and workflows; develop and present business case for customizations (if any – post discussions with relevant stakeholders)
• Act as a liaison b/w Mahindra and vendor (platform, SI) to guarantee high-quality deliverables and adherence to Mahindra’s project standards
• Identify and address potential risks/ bottle necks, ensuring project adherence to timelines through effective mitigation strategies and stakeholder coordination
• Sign off on UATs for finalized vendor soln. roll out; ensure sign off of business processes from respective functional leaders and sponsors
• Ensure effective user training, evaluate system performance and incorporate user feedback to drive digital solution adoption across users
• Document issues, associated learnings and best-practices for applicable vendor digital solutions to enable continuous process improvements
• Own PMO & end-to-end implementation of relevant vendor digital solutions for a given platform; ensure adherence to KPIs & roll out in future programs

Experience

• 8+ years of experience in the automotive industry, with significant focus on
virtual validation, simulation, modeling
• 8+ years of demonstrated leadership experience in spearheading
implementation projects successfully, with a proven ability to collaborate
effectively across diverse organizational domains

Industry Preferred

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s/Master's Degree in Automotive, Electrical, Electronics, Mechanical
Engineering, Computer Science or a related field
• Professional certifications/ Diploma in using simulation tools or similar
credentials are beneficial

General Requirements

• Proficiency in using or implementing processing & simulation software tools –
by ANSYS, HEXAGON, Dassault, Siemens etc. to simulate vehicle dynamics,
crashworthiness, aerodynamics, thermal management, other critical attributes
• Ability to develop and manage DVPs for testing activities at a component/
assembly/ vehicle level
• Strong analytical skills to interpret simulation results and draw conclusions to
inform design decisions - validate performance against design specifications
and regulatory requirements
• Collaborate closely with design, engineering, testing, and validation teams to
ensure alignment of virtual validation activities with technical requirements