Manager - E&E CDMM & STA
Mahindra Group · Posted Nov 6
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About the role
Mahindra Group is hiring an EV Powertrain Sourcing & Development Engineer for electric vehicle electrical and electronic powertrain components. The role covers BMS, DC-DC converters, chargers, traction motors, inverters, and power electronics, with responsibilities across NPD, cost engineering, supplier development, and localization. The position works from RFQ through SOP and involves supplier audits, APQP, VAVE, and commercial negotiations.
What you will do
- Lead sourcing and development activities for critical EV powertrain components including: Battery Management Systems (BMS) DC-DC Converters On-Board Chargers (OBC) Traction Motors Motor Controllers/Inverters Power Electronics Assemblies PCB Assemblies and Embedded Electronic Modules
- Collaborate with design and engineering teams during concept, prototype, validation, and production phases.
- Drive NPD activities from RFQ stage through SOP (Start of Production).
- Evaluate design feasibility, manufacturability, localization opportunities, and cost competitiveness.
- Support component selection, supplier nomination, APQP activities, and production readiness.
- Conduct Zero-Based Costing (ZBC) , Should Costing , and Value Analysis/Value Engineering (VAVE) exercises for EV powertrain components.
- Identify cost reduction opportunities through design optimization, alternate materials, process improvements, localization, and supplier negotiations.
- Benchmark industry technologies and market pricing trends.
- Identify, evaluate, and onboard suppliers for EV electrical and electronic components.
- Develop alternate sourcing strategies to reduce supply chain risks and improve business continuity.
- Assess supplier manufacturing capabilities, process controls, quality systems, and technology roadmaps.
- Lead supplier audits, technical reviews, and capacity assessments.
- Strong understanding of manufacturing processes related to: PCB Assembly (SMT & THT) Power Electronics Manufacturing Magnetics Manufacturing Motor Manufacturing & Testing Battery Pack Assembly Electronics Reliability Validation
- Provide technical guidance to suppliers for process capability improvements and quality enhancement.
- Drive localization and indigenization projects for EV powertrain systems.
- Lead productivity improvement initiatives aimed at reducing waste, improving throughput, and enhancing supply chain efficiency.
- Support capacity planning and manufacturing process optimization.
- Lead commercial negotiations with suppliers for cost, tooling, investments, development charges, and annual productivity targets.
- Ensure achievement of cost, quality, delivery, and technology objectives.
Skills used in this role
What the employer is looking for
- Expertise in EV powertrain systems and electrical/electronic architectures.
- Knowledge of PCB manufacturing, SMT processes, electronic testing, and reliability validation.
- Experience in VAVE, Should Costing, Tear Down Analysis, and Cost Benchmarking.
- Understanding of APQP, PPAP, DFMEA, PFMEA, Control Plans, and IATF 16949 requirements.
- Familiarity with EV-specific regulatory and safety standards including AIS, ISO 26262, UN R100, and IEC standards.
- Strong supplier network across BMS, Charger, Motor, Inverter, and Power Electronics manufacturing ecosystem.
- Knowledge of tooling development, validation processes, and industrialization activities will be an added advantage.
Preferred qualifications
- Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Electrical, Electronics, Automotive, Mechatronics, or related Engineering discipline.
- 5-10 years of experience in EV, Automotive, or Power Electronics industry.
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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