Lead Engineer - Trims Engineering CoE

Mahindra & Mahindra Limited•Nash, IN

11d

About The Position

Lead end-to-end interior trim system delivery from concept to SOP, achieving cost, weight, quality, performance, craftsmanship and timing targets. Responsibilities include leading system delivery against targets, driving status reviews, milestone tracking, risk identification and timely escalation. The role also involves leading engineering feasibility assessments, robust design-change management, coordinating tooling development, manufacturing readiness and launch execution. Ensuring process capability, product quality, and smooth SOP delivery are key. The Lead Engineer will guide Styling, Product Planning and Platform teams through benchmarking and feasibility inputs, drive technology evaluation, proof-of-concept development, and future interior roadmaps. They will manage DVP&R risks across various domains, track regulations, emerging technologies, sustainable materials, and customer expectations. Additionally, the role involves driving value engineering, material optimization, and continuous improvement, aligning with Suppliers, Purchasing, Manufacturing, Validation, and Product Planning on program targets. The Lead Engineer will lead interfaces with CAE, NVH, BSR, STA, DE, Validation, PQ, Manufacturing Engineering, and PVT. They will mentor engineering teams, promote technical excellence, and adhere to engineering best practices. Expertise in interior trim packaging, vehicle integration, and system engineering is required, along with knowledge of relevant standards and DVP requirements. Strong project management, risk management, and problem-solving capabilities are essential, as is knowledge of automotive trends and emerging technologies. Behavioral fit includes strong leadership, team-building, customer-centric thinking, effective stakeholder communication, and the ability to anticipate trends and drive innovation.

Requirements

7 to 13 years of Experience.
Extensive experience in automotive interior trim design and development.
Expertise in end-to-end trim delivery from concept to SOP.
Proven cross-functional leadership and program target achievement.
Strong focus on customer experience, perceived quality, comfort, convenience and aesthetics.
Hard Trims: Door Trims, Console, Pillars and Garnishes.
Soft Trims: Headliner, Sun Visors, Parcel Shelf and Wrapped Components.
NVH Components and Trim / Closure Interfaces.
Decorative and Premium Finish Systems.
Interior Perceived Quality and Craftsmanship.
Interior trim packaging, vehicle integration and system engineering expertise.
Knowledge of IS/AIS, ECE, ADR and FMVSS standards and DVP requirements.
Strong project management, risk management and problem-solving capability.
Knowledge of automotive trends and emerging technologies.
Strong leadership and team-building skills.
Customer-centric thinking and idea generation.
Effective stakeholder communication and escalation discipline.
Ability to anticipate trends and drive innovation.

Responsibilities

Lead system delivery against cost, weight, quality, performance, craftsmanship and timing targets.
Drive status reviews, milestone tracking, risk identification and timely escalation.
Lead engineering feasibility assessments and robust design-change management.
Coordinate tooling development, manufacturing readiness and launch execution.
Ensure process capability, product quality and smooth SOP delivery.
Guide Styling, Product Planning and Platform teams through benchmarking and feasibility inputs.
Drive technology evaluation, proof-of-concept development and future interior roadmaps.
Manage DVP&R risks across regulatory, functional, durability, NVH, safety and perceived quality.
Track regulations, emerging technologies, sustainable materials and customer expectations.
Drive value engineering, material optimization and continuous improvement.
Align Suppliers, Purchasing, Manufacturing, Validation and Product Planning on program targets.
Lead CAE, NVH, BSR, STA, DE, Validation, PQ, Manufacturing Engineering and PVT interfaces.
Mentor engineering teams through structured problem-solving and knowledge sharing.
Promote technical excellence and adherence to engineering best practices.