Manager - VA (Exterior Master section)
Mahindra Group · Posted Oct 23
Automotive, farm equipment, information technology, financial services, and hospitality services
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About the role
The role sits in Mahindra Group's automotive engineering organization and focuses on vehicle exterior package architecture and master sections. It covers exterior systems such as bumpers, fenders, hood, tailgate, grille, lighting, mirrors, roof systems, wheel arch claddings, and exterior trims. The Manager will lead development from concept to production, resolve packaging conflicts, and coordinate integration across Styling, BIW, Lighting, Sealing, Closures, Aerodynamics, and Manufacturing.
What you will do
- Lead the development of vehicle exterior package architecture from concept to production.
- Define and optimize exterior package layouts while balancing styling intent, engineering feasibility, aerodynamics, pedestrian protection, manufacturability, serviceability, cost, and quality , Skateboard Architecture.
- Establish packaging strategies for exterior systems including bumpers, fenders, hood, tailgate, grille, lighting, mirrors, roof systems, wheel arch claddings, and exterior trims.
- Ensure compliance with vehicle platform requirements, regulatory standards, and manufacturing constraints.
- Resolve packaging conflicts through cross-functional engineering collaboration.
- Develop, maintain, and govern exterior master sections across vehicle programs.
- Define section standards for critical interfaces between BIW and exterior components.
- Establish dimensional strategies, interface requirements, gap and flush targets, and joining concepts.
- Maintain master section documentation and ensure engineering adherence throughout the development process.
- Support modular platform development and standardization initiatives.
- Lead integration of exterior components to achieve robust fit, finish, functionality, and aesthetic quality.
- Coordinate interfaces between Styling, BIW, Lighting, Sealing, Closures, Aerodynamics, and Manufacturing teams.
- Ensure packaging feasibility during concept, digital development, and production phases , Perceived Quality.
- Drive engineering trade-off studies to optimize weight, cost, performance, and manufacturability.
- Perform packaging studies to ensure compliance with vehicle dimensions, visibility requirements, closure clearances, pedestrian protection, crash requirements, and serviceability.
- Support benchmark studies and incorporate competitive best practices into exterior architecture.
- Participate in Digital Mock-Up (DMU) reviews and vehicle package assessments.
- Validate interface compatibility throughout product development.
- Mentor and guide engineers on exterior packaging methodologies, master section development, and integration practices.
- Standardize exterior packaging processes, master section methodologies, and engineering guidelines.
- Contribute to platform architecture strategies and modular vehicle development.
- Promote best practices, design reuse, and engineering efficiency across programs.
Skills used in this role
What the employer is looking for
- Experience across complete vehicle development cycles from concept to production.
- Experience with global OEMs or Tier-1 suppliers is preferred.
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or a related discipline.
- 12–14 years of experience in Automotive Exterior Engineering, Vehicle Packaging, or Vehicle Architecture.
- Strong expertise in Exterior Master Sections and Package Architecture.
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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