Deputy Manager BIW Capacity Planning & Expansion
Mahindra Group · Posted Nov 5
Automotive, farm equipment, information technology, financial services, and hospitality services
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About the role
The role sits within Mahindra Group's BIW capacity planning and expansion function in Chakan, focused on supplier capacity for automotive body-in-white stamping and tooling. It covers supplier capacity gap analysis, RFQs, tooling/die development, FTG planning, PPAP, and cross-functional coordination with SCM, Manufacturing, Quality, CDMM, and SSU. The deputy manager will support timely execution of capacity expansion, ECN/model changes, and supplier readiness.
What you will do
- Identify and address supplier capacity gaps in line with program plans; manage RFQs and basic techno-commercial evaluations
- Support capacity enhancement through tooling, dies, and process improvements; contribute to FTG process planning and execution
- Ensure readiness for ECN changes, model updates, and carryover parts after CDMM handover
- Participate in vendor evaluation, tool buy-offs, and PPAP activities with SQA/PED
- Track and support timely execution of FTG, die development, and multi-sourcing activities with defined milestones
- Maintain regular engagement with supplier sites to ensure smooth execution
- Support data-based reviews and escalation for timely decision-making
- Coordinate with CPPC and SCM teams to align supplier capacity with long-term plans and forecasts
- Work with SCM, Manufacturing, Quality, CDMM, and SSU teams to support development needs
- Contribute to optimizing shared supplier capacities across businesses to support production
- Follow and support defined ways of working, accountability, and performance practices within the team
Skills used in this role
What the employer is looking for
- 8 - 10 Years of Experience in Supply Chain Management, Vendor Capacity Expansion, Central Allocation & Coordination
- BTech Mandatory
- Basic understanding of stamping and fixture planning; exposure to AutoForm simulation for BIW & skin panels
- Familiarity with press tools, welding fixtures, gauges, and plant tryout processes
- Working knowledge of GD&T, part validation, and coating processes (CED/powder coating)
- Awareness of APQP processes, vendor evaluation, and risk mitigation
- Understanding of part fit/function, drawings, and material characteristics
- Good collaboration with internal teams and supplier partners
- Effective communication and a team-oriented approach with focus on timelines
- Willingness to travel and engage with supplier operations as per business needs
- Experience in automotive supply chain, supplier development, or capacity planning
- Exposure to supplier capacity expansion and cross-functional collaboration
Preferred qualifications
- Autiomobile OEMs
Benefits and support
- Compensation and benefits are detailed in the job posting
About Mahindra Group
The Mahindra Group is a multinational conglomerate federation of companies with a presence across more than 20 industries globally. The group holds leadership positions in utility vehicles, farm equipment, information technology, and financial services. Driven by its core purpose to enable people to Rise, Mahindra operates across over 100 countries.
- Industry
- Conglomerate
- Company size
- 327000+ employees
- Founded
- 1945-10-02
- Location
- Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
- Funding stage
- Public Company
Leadership
Chairman
Group CEO & Managing Director
Group Chief Financial Officer
Group Chief Technology Officer
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