Development Engineer
Date:
4 Aug 2026
Location:
Mohali, Mohali, IN
Company:
Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd
Responsibilities & Key Deliverables
- Successful sourcing, development, and localization of forging, machining, and gear components for farm and automotive applications.
- Drive end-to-end component development, including manufacturing feasibility, process validation, and supplier readiness.
- Manage new product development activities through APQP, PPAP, design feasibility reviews, and production ramp-up.
- Identify, evaluate, and develop suppliers with a focus on capability, capacity, quality, cost, and delivery performance.
- Recommend and optimize material selection, heat treatment, surface treatment, and manufacturing processes based on application requirements.
- Ensure timely delivery of development samples, validation milestones, and seamless handover to SCM for serial production.
- Drive cost optimization, quality improvement, and localization initiatives while meeting project timelines and business objectives.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams and suppliers to achieve production readiness and sustained supply performance.
Experience
Relevant 10+ experience in sourcing, development, and supplier management of forging, machining, and gear components for the automotive/farm equipment industry.
Industry Preferred
Automotive OEMs / Auto Component Industry
Farm Equipment / Agricultural Machinery Industry
Commercial Vehicle Manufacturing
Tractor Manufacturing
Forging & Machining Component Manufacturing
Transmission & Gear Manufacturing Industry
Heavy Engineering / Industrial Components Manufacturing
Qualifications
B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering / Industrial Engineering
General Requirements
- Strong supplier relationship management and negotiation skills.
- Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and project coordination abilities.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a results-oriented approach.
- Effective cross-functional collaboration and teamwork capabilities.
- Good interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and drive outcomes.
- Customer-focused mindset with strong execution excellence.
- Proficiency in SAP MM and MS Office applications.
Technical Skills Preferred
- Strong knowledge of Gear Technology, Forging Processes, Machining Processes, and GD&T.
- Experience in APQP, PPAP, Product Development, and Supplier Quality Processes.
- Knowledge of material grades, heat treatment, and surface treatment processes.
- Exposure to supplier selection, evaluation, localization, and new product development from concept to production handover.
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