Platform Engineering Head – Upper Body BIW Design

Company Description Mahindra and Mahindra Limited, part of the Mahindra Group founded in 1945, is a leading multinational federation of companies with a strong presence in over 100 countries and a workforce of more than 324,000 people. The organization holds a market-leading position in farm equipment, utility vehicles, information technology, and financial services in India, and is the world’s largest tractor company by volume. It is also active in sectors such as renewable energy, agriculture, logistics, hospitality, and real estate, offering diverse opportunities for professional growth. Mahindra Group is committed to global leadership in ESG, enabling rural prosperity, and enhancing urban living. The company’s purpose is to drive positive change for communities and stakeholders, enabling them to “Rise.”

Role Description This is a full-time, on-site role based in Khed for a Platform Engineering Head – Upper Body BIW Design within the Automotive and Farm Equipment Business. The role involves leading the design and development of upper body BIW (Body-in-White) structures for vehicle platforms, ensuring alignment with safety, quality, cost, and timing targets. The Platform Engineering Head will oversee cross-functional engineering teams, establish design standards and best practices, and guide concept creation, detailed CAD modeling, and drawing release. Daily responsibilities include collaborating with product planning, manufacturing, CAE, and supplier teams, reviewing designs for manufacturability, and resolving technical issues during prototype build, validation, and launch. The role also includes mentoring engineering talent, driving innovation in lightweight and sustainable BIW solutions, and ensuring compliance with regulatory and internal requirements.

Qualifications

• Strong expertise in BIW and automotive body engineering, including upper body structures, materials, joining technologies, and vehicle safety requirements.
• Proficiency in CAD and PLM tools commonly used in automotive design (e.g., CATIA, NX, or similar), with experience in 3D modeling, packaging, and drawing release.
• Experience in product development processes, from concept to launch, including DFMEA, DVP, validation testing, and design-for-manufacturability.
• Demonstrated leadership capabilities in managing engineering teams, setting technical direction, and collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and decision-making skills, with the ability to handle complex engineering trade-offs and program constraints.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively with internal teams, suppliers, and manufacturing partners.
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or a related discipline; a master’s degree or equivalent advanced qualification is an advantage.
• Relevant experience in automotive OEM or tier-1 environments, preferably in platform engineering or BIW design leadership roles