Senior Lead Engineer- VES
Mahindra Group · Posted Oct 14
Automotive, farm equipment, information technology, financial services, and hospitality services
Chennai, Chennai-MRV-AD, INFull-timeOnsiteLead/Staff13–16 years₹30.0L–₹45.0L yearly<25 applicants
ConglomerateAutomotiveFarm EquipmentInformation TechnologyFinancial ServicesPublic Company
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About the role
The role leads the Lighting System's Engineering function for assigned vehicle platforms within Mahindra's automotive engineering organisation, covering the full lighting commodity lifecycle from concept to launch. The domain spans electro-optical, thermal, mechanical and electronic lighting systems (LED, adaptive/matrix, projection, OLED, laser), including vehicle network integration over CAN/LIN/Ethernet and global regulatory compliance. This position owns product strategy, system architecture, supplier partnerships, validation/homologation, and cross-functional program leadership for lighting commodities.
What you will do
- Lead the Lighting System's Engineering function for assigned vehicle platforms
- Own lighting product strategy for assigned platform(s): technology roadmap (LED/micro‑LED, adaptive/matrix, projection, dynamic animations, light signatures), cost, weight, sustainability, and serviceability.
- Define system architecture (electro‑optical, thermal, mechanical, sealing, EMC/EMI, diagnostics) and interface control (CAN/LIN, power, thermal paths, package space, styling surfaces).
- Mentor the engineering team fostering innovation and accountability
- Lead the end-to-end product lifecycle for lighting systems – concept, design, validation, industrialization, and launch.
- Lead concept freeze, package studies, and feasibility with Styling/Vehicle Architecture.
- Direct detailed design (optics, PCB, heat sinks, lenses, housings, gaskets, vents, brackets) in CATIA, ensuring DfX (DfM/DfA/DfS), tolerance stack‑ups, VA/VE, and design robustness.
- Oversee photometry & other performance compliance; define target light distributions, performance margins, and derating strategies.
- Ensure compliance with global automotive standards (AIS, ECE, SAE, FMVSS).
- Develop and execute DVP&R for environmental, optical, electrical, EMC/EMI, durability, corrosion, vibration, sealing, thermal and vehicle‑level integration (CAN/LIN comms, diagnostics).
- Ensure global regulatory compliance (e.g., UNECE, AIS/BIS, SAE/ISO etc.)
- Drive APQP/PPAP, DFMEA/PFMEA, Control Plan, and 8D resolution; ensure lessons learned reuse and robust problem prevention.
- Champion traceability for critical components (LED binning, lens material lots, PCB revisions).
- Manage supplier partnerships to achieve cost, quality, and delivery targets.
- Manage Tier‑1/Tier‑2 suppliers; negotiate technology, cost, and timing; define SOW and acceptance criteria.
- Conduct design reviews, audits, and process capability checks; support tooling and gauge development.
- Own timelines, budgets, and BOM for lighting commodities; manage EBOM/MBOM alignment.
- Collaborate with Manufacturing Engineering for line readiness, PFMEA, jigs/fixtures, EOL testing.
- Interface with After‑Sales for service parts strategy, diagnostics, and repairability.
- Drive innovation in lighting technologies (LED, Light Projection, OLED, laser, adaptive Lighting, matrix Lighting, smart lighting).
- Incubate new features (Welcome/Goodbye animations, ADB/Matrix, logo projection, adaptive signatures, OTA‑capable diagnostics) and file patents/IP where applicable.
- Embed recyclability and drive weight and cost reduction.
Skills used in this role
CATIACANLINEthernetPCBLEDOLEDphotometryCFDAnsys SpeosGD&Ttolerance analysisDFMEAPFMEAAPQPPPAPDVP&R8DPLMTeamcenter3DXJiraMS ProjectISO 26262ASPICE
What the employer is looking for
- Proven track record in lighting systems development (headlamps, tail lamps, DRLs, interior lighting, adaptive lighting)
- Experience in OEM product lifecycle management (PLM) from concept to launch - ≥2 full vehicle programs through SOP.
- Hands‑on with mechanical/optical/thermal/electrical design and vehicle integration.
- Proven track record with APQP/PPAP, DFMEA/PFMEA, DVP&R, and homologation.
- Vendor and supplier management experience, especially with Tier-1 lighting suppliers in India and global regions; tooling, injection moulding, and aluminium die casting for heat sinks.
- Exposure to domestic and global automotive standards (AIS, ECE, ISO, SAE, FMVSS).
- Lighting Engineering - Deep knowledge and expertise in lighting technologies: Halogen, LED, MFR, Light Guides, Light Blades, Projection systems, adaptive, matrix systems.
- Lighting Electronics: deep knowledge of driver circuits, control modules, sensors, microcontrollers, LED selection/binning, thermal derating, PCBs, ESD/EMI design and integration with vehicle electrical architecture (CAN/LIN/Ethernet communication, diagnostics, software calibration & EOL test strategies.).
- Knowledge of optical design - reflector/projector, light guides, micro‑optics, photometry (luminous flux, intensity, distributions), glare control
- Knowledge of Thermal & Mechanical design : CFD for heat dissipation, heat sink design, material selection, sealing/venting, vibration and durability.
- Knowledge of Standards: AIS/BIS, UNECE & FMVSS/SAE standards.
- Familiarity in CAD tools: CATIA V5/V6; GD&T, tolerance analysis.
- Familiarity in CAE analysis tools: thermal simulation, basic optical simulation exposure (Ansys Speos, Lucid).
- Quality: DFMEA/PFMEA, PPAP, Control Plans.
- Program tools: PLM (Teamcenter, 3DX), requirements management, Jira/MS Project, dashboards.
- Injection moulding (optical‑grade lenses, surface quality/flow), coating & metallization (aluminium vacuum metallization).
- Welding techniques - Laser welding, ultrasonic welding & Hotplate Welding. Sealing/venting processes, potting, conformal coating, PCB assembly.
- Assembly line design, EOL optical & leakage tests, poka‑yoke.
Preferred qualifications
- Advantage: Exposure to adaptive/matrix headlamps, LIN/CAN diagnostics, ISO 26262 and ASPICE for electronics/software components
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, Mechatronics or Automotive Engineering.
- Master’s degree in Engineering Management, Product Design, or Business Administration preferred.
- Specialized certifications in automotive lighting technologies, optics, or electronics are an advantage.
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
AM
Anand Mahindra
Chairman
AS
Anish Shah
Group CEO & Managing Director
AB
Amarjyoti Barua
Group Chief Financial Officer
MK
Mohit Kapoor
Group Chief Technology Officer
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