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Deputy Manager-Vehicle Engineering
5/9/2026
Oversee the design and development of Drive Shaft and Wheel Ends systems from concept to production. Integrate these systems with chassis components and lead failure mode avoidance and DVP testing to achieve final engineering sign-off.
Working Hours
40 hours/week
Company Size
10,001+ employees
Language
English
Visa Sponsorship
No
About The Company
A USD 19.4 billion multinational group based in Mumbai, India, Mahindra provides employment opportunities to over 256,000 people across 100 countries. Mahindra operates in the key industries that drive economic growth, enjoying a leadership position in tractors, utility vehicles, information technology, financial services and vacation ownership. In addition, Mahindra enjoys a strong presence in the agribusiness, aerospace, components, consulting services, defence, energy, industrial equipment, logistics, real estate, retail, steel, commercial vehicles and two wheeler industries. The Automotive and Farm Equipment Business is the largest contributor of the Mahindra Group’s revenue. With 30,000+ full time employees spread across 20 locations, Mahindra has a strong presence in India. Further it propels an entire manufacturing ecosystem of 1,200 suppliers and 3,500 dealers, thereby creating direct and indirect employment for over 200,000 individuals.
Our Farm Equipment business is the number 1 tractor company in the world by volume. In addition to our focus on maintaining a leading position in the core tractor mechanization business, we strive to deliver on our aspiration of “Farm Tech Prosperity” thus enabling our customers and our communities to RISE.
Our Automotive business is a full-range mobility player with a presence in almost every segment of the automobile industry. Our product portfolio ranges from world class SUVs, premium luxury UVs, sedans, pick-ups, light, medium and heavy commercial vehicles to three-wheelers. All these cater to a diverse customer base spanning across rural and semi-urban customers. Leveraging our growing dominance, domestic & international market penetration and recent strategic acquisitions, we aim to provide world class exeperience to our customers and team members.
About the Role
Responsibilities & Key Deliverables
- Oversee and manage the day-to-day activities related to Drive Shaft and Wheel Ends systems deliverables, from initial concept through to current production.
- Plan and execute works to meet Quality, Cost, and Delivery (QCD) targets, ensuring compatibility and adherence.
- Drive the design and development of Drive Shaft and Wheel Ends systems.
- Integrate Drive Shaft and Wheel Ends systems with Chassis Systems, including Suspension, Subframes, Powertrain Mounts, and Wheels & Tyres.
- Develop system archetypes and component roadmaps for future vehicle cycle planning.
- Create and maintain technical best practice documentation, design manuals, and testing procedures to ensure consistency and robust failure mode avoidance.
- Lead all failure mode avoidance activities, commodity planning, design progression, and DVP testing to achieve Final Engineering Sign Off within the required timelines
Experience
4 to 6 years
Industry Preferred
Automotive
Qualifications
B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering
General Requirements
- Knowledge on Drive shaft spline selection calculation, Bearing selection Calculation and Seal selection.
- Should be proficient in forging, casting and sheet metal parts design and development.
- Proficient in Kinematic analysis for Axles and Driveshaft in variant suspension articulation condition and finalize the driveshaft length and travel requirement.
- Work with external suppliers to ensure the required materials and components are available for production
- Proficiency in homologation requirements both domestic and export vehicles.
- Good working knowledge of Catia, Teamcenter.
- Good working knowledge of Performance, Durability and NVH attributes their impact on Chassis Systems.
- Excellent knowledge of testing and development processes, GD&T, DFM & tooling principles, appreciation for VFM.
Key Skills
Drive Shaft DesignWheel Ends SystemsCatiaTeamcenterKinematic AnalysisGD&TDFMForging DesignCasting DesignSheet Metal DesignHomologationDVP TestingFailure Mode AvoidanceMechanical EngineeringVehicle EngineeringNVH Attributes
Categories
EngineeringManufacturingTransportationManagement & Leadership
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