PVT Zaheerabad

Responsibilities & Key Deliverables

As a pivotal member of Mahindra Last Mile Mobility Limited's Quality Division, your key responsibilities will encompass a broad range of activities vital for ensuring the quality and performance of all eVehicle platforms. You will be:

• Responsible for overseeing all eVehicle platform-related activities, with a particular focus on field failures and ongoing improvements.
• Preparing and presenting comprehensive monthly Management Information System (MIS) reports that highlight field quality Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
• Coordinating and managing complete field failure and upgrade activities in collaboration with both the service teams and dealer partners.
• Conducting dealer visits to bolster product performance and gather invaluable customer feedback for continuous improvement.
• Analyzing field failures across entire models, concerning electrical, electronic, and mechanical aspects to enhance overall vehicle quality.
• Facilitating effective coordination and follow-up with Cross-Functional Teams (CFT) to ensure implementation of Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA) while monitoring the effectiveness of these actions to meet quality goals.
• Leading weekly meetings with CFT to drive the identification and implementation of corrective actions.
• Entrusted with the capacity to present both current and emerging concerns to various levels of personnel, including senior management within the organisation, fostering an environment of transparency and collaboration.
• Implementing lessons learned from past issues to inform upcoming new product launches.
• Engaging actively in testing and development of new models, contributing to methodologies such as Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (DFMEA) and Design Verification Plan (DVP).

Experience

We are looking for individuals with a robust background in engineering. Ideal candidates will possess:

• A degree in Electrical or Electronics Engineering (B.E./B.Tech).
• A solid track record of 5 to 8 years of pertinent experience driving quality initiatives within automotive or related industries.
• Demonstrated expertise in analysing complex problems, coupled with practical solutions within a fast-paced engineering environment.
• A knack for engaging with multidisciplinary teams, showcasing a collaborative approach to achieving sustained improvements.

Industry Preferred

Candidates experienced in the following industries will be particularly well-suited to this position:

• Automotive, especially those focusing on electric vehicles and battery management systems.
• Electronics and electrical engineering sectors.
• Manufacturing, specifically quality assurance and improvement roles.
• Utilities that embrace advanced technological solutions in their operations.

Qualifications

Minimum qualifications for this position include:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, with a preference in Electrical or Electronics disciplines.
• Demonstrated success in roles that require a keen understanding of eVehicle platforms, particularly in relation to field performance and quality metrics.
• Proficiency with quality control tools and methodologies that are critical in the automotive industry.

General Requirements

The general requirements for this role emphasize the need for a well-rounded skill set:

• In-depth knowledge of electrical commodities, especially Battery Management Systems (BMS), batteries, DC/DC converters, Microcontroller Units (MCUs), and chargers.
• A foundational understanding of basic Electric Vehicle architecture and components.
• Strong analytical skills, coupled with a statistical approach towards data-driven decision-making.
• Experience employing quality improvement tools such as 8D, Fishbone Diagrams, Design of Experiments (DOE), paired comparison, and root cause analysis.
• Excellent interpersonal communication and presentation skills to effectively convey complex information to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.