Manager - NPD, Accessories

Responsibilities & Key Deliverables

Role Overview

As part of the Mahindra Auto Accessories team, the Manager – NPD Engineer (Sheet Metal) will be responsible for the development of sheet metal components across vehicle and accessory programs. This role will drive end-to-end product development activities for body panels, closures, and structural components, ensuring robust design, manufacturability, quality, and timely project execution.

Key Responsibilities

Sheet Metal Product Development

• Develop sheet metal components for body panels, closures, structural parts, and related automotive applications.
• Ensure designs meet functional, quality, cost, weight, and manufacturability requirements throughout the product lifecycle.

Tooling Development & Manufacturing Readiness

• Manage tooling development activities from concept through production implementation.
• Oversee die development, press trials, and process validation to ensure production readiness and quality compliance.

Engineering Validation & GD&T Reviews

• Conduct GD&T reviews and dimensional analysis to ensure compliance with engineering specifications.
• Lead dimensional validation activities, ensuring components meet fit, form, and functional requirements.

Supplier Coordination & Development

• Coordinate with stamping suppliers, body shop suppliers, and manufacturing partners to support product development and launch activities.

Education Qualification

Experience & Qualifications

• 4–5 years of experience in sheet metal design, automotive body engineering, stamping, or new product development.
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automobile Engineering, Production Engineering, or related discipline.
• Experience in automotive OEM, Tier-1 supplier, or automotive component manufacturing environments preferred.
• Hands-on experience in tooling development, dimensional validation, and supplier management is highly desirable.

General Experience

Key Skills & Competencies

• Proficiency in sheet metal design and component development.
• Hands-on expertise with CATIA for 3D modeling and design validation.
• Strong knowledge of GD&T principles and application in automotive components.
• Experience in tooling development and supplier coordination.