Lead Engineer - ELV

We are looking for a dynamic and experienced professional to lead Mahindra’s Product Sustainability & ELV

Compliance function. The ideal candidate will bring over 15 years of deep domain expertise in automotive

environmental compliance, materials technology, and sustainability strategy, with a strong track record of

managing teams, driving regulatory alignment, and enabling export readiness across global markets.

Key Responsibilities:

- Lead the ELV & Sustainability Compliance function, managing a team of engineers and specialists.

Set strategic direction, allocate resources, and ensure timely delivery of compliance objectives.

- Define and implement sustainability frameworks that integrate lifecycle analysis, recyclability, and

eco-design principles. Align product development with global environmental and ESG goals.

- Ensure effective implementation of ELV, RoHS, REACH, and other international environmental

directives. Maintain compliance readiness for domestic and export markets.

- Oversee IMDS submissions, supplier declarations, and internal audits. Ensure accuracy,

completeness, and traceability of material compliance data across platforms.

- Develop and maintain internal standards and procedures for ELV and hazardous material

compliance. Drive consistency across vehicle programs and supplier networks.

- Collaborate with Homologation, platform teams, and suppliers to ensure regulatory alignment and

timely resolution of compliance issues.

- Train internal teams and suppliers on IMDS, compliance tools, and sustainability practices. Build

functional capability and foster a culture of proactive compliance.

- Monitor global regulatory changes and export vehicle compliance. Provide timely updates and risk

assessments to internal stakeholders.

- Apply deep knowledge of automotive materials regulations to guide material selection, ensure

conformity, and support sustainable product development.

- Drive innovation in material circularity, sustainable sourcing, and process optimization to reduce

environmental impact.

Person Profile:

Educational

Qualification

Education: B.E. / B.Tech / M.Tech in Chemical Engineering, Polymer Engineering,

Metallurgy, Materials Science, or Environmental Science.

Experience

Experience: 15+ years in automotive sustainability, environmental compliance, and

materials technology.

Competencies

 Proven proficiency in IMDS and IDIS platforms for material declaration and

compliance tracking.

 Strong understanding of ELV RRR calculations, hazardous substance

identification, and recyclability norms.

 Exposure to Life Cycle Assessment (LCA), carbon footprint analysis, and

circular economy frameworks.

 Familiarity with material grades, compositions, and sustainability metrics.

 Basic programming or algorithmic thinking for data automation and

analysis