Deputy Manager - CPE FD ZHB

Responsibilities & Key Deliverables

As Deputy Manager - CPE FD ZHB at Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd, you will play a pivotal role in steering the design and engineering processes specific to tractor manufacturing within the Farm Division. Your core responsibilities will include:

• Leading cross-functional teams to develop innovative packaging designs optimized for tractor components, ensuring durability and cost efficiency throughout the supply chain.
• Coordinating supplier selection, conducting rigorous evaluation processes to ascertain capability alignment with technical and quality standards.
• Managing and negotiating contracts and service level agreements (SLAs) with vendors, maintaining a balance between cost, quality, and delivery timelines.
• Implementing robust quality assurance protocols to ensure that all engineering deliverables meet or exceed industry and company standards.
• Utilizing market and trend analysis to inform engineering decisions, enabling Mahindra & Mahindra to maintain competitive advantage through innovation-led transformation.
• Overseeing the entire lifecycle of tractor component projects from conceptualization through to production readiness, ensuring adherence to sustainability and frugal innovation principles.
• Driving continuous improvement initiatives within manufacturing processes, focusing on enhancing efficiency, reducing waste, and elevating product performance.
• Collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to anticipate challenges and develop strategic solutions aligned with broader business objectives.
• Providing technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers and team members, fostering a culture of knowledge sharing, inclusive collaboration, and professional growth.

Through these activities, you will directly contribute to delivering high-quality tractor products that embody Mahindra & Mahindra’s commitment to sustainability, reliability, and customer satisfaction.

Preferred Industries Automotive IndustryEducation Qualification

The successful candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or in a closely related field that provides comprehensive knowledge in areas such as mechanical design, materials science, manufacturing processes, and systems engineering pertinent to tractor manufacturing.

In addition to foundational qualifications, candidates with advanced certifications or coursework in quality assurance, project management, or supplier relationship management will be preferred. This formal education enables the ability to bridge conceptual designs with practical manufacturing considerations effectively.

Familiarity with automotive industry manufacturing standards and protocols will be highly beneficial, ensuring compliance and quality in production. Furthermore, an understanding of sustainability frameworks and frugal innovation approaches aligns with Mahindra's strategic priorities, supporting environmentally responsible and cost-effective engineering solutions.

General Experience

Applicants should bring a robust track record of 3 to 5 years of professional experience within the automotive or farm equipment manufacturing sectors. This includes progressively responsible roles that involve product engineering, design validation, and substantial involvement in supplier coordination and quality management.

Experience negotiating service contracts, analyzing supplier capabilities, and managing deliverables through cross-functional teams is essential. Demonstrable skills in managing critical timelines and delivering project milestones will underpin successful performance.

An acute understanding of market trends and component-specific analytics will empower candidates to influence strategic business directions and foster innovation within the Farm Division. The role demands a proactive mindset, with capability to navigate complex project landscapes while aligning with organisational objectives.

Critical Experience

Key critical experience includes practical expertise in the design and development of packaging solutions tailored to tractor components, ensuring product protection and efficient logistics compatibility.

Candidates must possess a history of effective supplier selection and thorough performance evaluation, underscored by strong negotiation abilities to secure favourable terms aligned with engineering project deliverables.

Expertise in quality assurance techniques and utilization of advanced market and trend analysis tools is crucial for anticipating industry shifts and capitalizing on emergent opportunities.

This role requires strategic project management skills, guiding initiatives from initial concept through production launch while maintaining rigorous standards on sustainability, risk mitigation, and customer-centric delivery.

Exemplary leadership capabilities are required, including team development, stakeholder engagement, and fostering innovation through entrepreneurial thinking. The ideal candidate demonstrates agility, accountability, and a continuous improvement ethos in a dynamic manufacturing environment.

System Generated Core Skills NegotiationPackagingSupplier SelectionSupplier EvaluationContract ManagementSLA AgreementQuality Assurance (QA)Trend AnalysisMarket AnalysisSystem Generated Secondary Skills