Department Head - PTD Delivery

Location: Chennai, India

Responsibilities & Key Deliverables

' - Drive effective coordination across Design, Mechanical Development, and Calibration functions to ensure robust product development and successful achievement of performance, quality, cost, and timing targets

• Capability to lead, mentor, and develop engineering teams, ensuring timely delivery of project milestones and technical objectives.
• Establish strong collaboration with Manufacturing, Quality, Suppliers, Platform Teams, COE, and Program Management teams to ensure seamless execution.
• Assess vehicle interface systems and ensure effective cross-functional integration to optimize overall powertrain performance and vehicle functionality.
• Develop and manage engineering project budgets, ensuring optimal utilization of manpower, testing, prototype, and validation resources.
• Collaborate with Program Management and Finance teams to prepare project cost estimates, budget forecasts, and business case evaluations.
• Ability to engage stakeholders at various organizational levels.
• Coordinate and collaborate with Platform, COE, Product planning, and cross-functional teams to ensure seamless project execution.
• Support smooth engine / vehicle launch activities by providing timely technical resolutions during pilot builds, pre-production, and SOP phases
• Drive cost optimization and value engineering initiatives through innovative ideas, design improvements, and process enhancements while maintaining product performance and quality targets.
• Ensure robust issue resolution through structured root cause analysis and implementation of corrective and preventive actions.
• Improve field quality performance by supporting warranty investigations, customer complaint resolution, and continuous product improvements
• Standardize calibration methodologies, development processes, and best practices across projects to improve engineering efficiency.
• Ensure optimum utilization of development resources, test facilities, and budgets to achieve program objectives
• Support future technology development initiatives related to advanced combustion concepts, alternative fuels, hybridization, and next-generation emission technologies

Experience

15 - 20 years

Industry Preferred

Automobile

Qualifications

BE or ME

General Requirements

• Strategic thinking and system-level problem solving.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• High level of ownership and accountability.
• Mentoring and team development capability.
• Customer and quality-focused mindset.
• Collaboration and influencing skills across multiple functions and organizational levels.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a structured and data-driven approach.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to influence decisions and drive alignment across multiple engineering functions.
• Proven experience in managing technical risks, prioritizing activities, and delivering results within challenging timelines.
• Ability to work effectively with global teams, suppliers, manufacturing plants, and external agencies.
• Strong understanding of automotive product development lifecycle, quality systems, and project management principles.
• Customer-focused mindset with a commitment to quality, reliability, and continuous improvement.
• Self-motivated and capable of working independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to mentor, coach, and develop team members.
• Adaptability to evolving technologies, business priorities, and regulatory requirements.

• Strong understanding of core Powertrain (PT) development streams, including Design, Mechanical Development, and Part Development.
• Proven expertise in Engine Calibration for Diesel, Gasoline, and CNG powertrains, across development and production phases.
• In-depth knowledge of Emission Control Systems, applicable Emission Regulations, and CAFE requirements.
• Sound knowledge of Product Development Processes, including gateway reviews, quality systems, validation requirements, and program management practices.
• Ability to develop and manage engineering budgets covering design, development, testing, validation, tooling, and prototyping activities.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to engage stakeholders at various organizational levels.
• Understanding of manufacturing processes, production readiness requirements, and field quality improvement methodologies.
• Ability to analyze complex technical issues using structured problem-solving techniques and root-cause analysis methodologies.

Our commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

At Mahindra and Mahindra Limited, we believe that diversity drives innovation, and inclusion is at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to cultivating a workplace where every individual feels valued, respected, and empowered to thrive.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to age, caste, race, religion, color, ethnic origin, gender identity, nationality, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, educational background, marital or domestic partnership status, pregnancy or childbirth, veteran status, citizenship status, ancestry, financial status, or any other personal characteristic protected by applicable law.

We actively encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply and bring their unique perspectives to our teams. We are committed to ensuring an accessible and inclusive experience for all applicants.

Together, we rise by embracing differences and building a future that reflects the communities we serve.