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Engineering Solutions for the Automotive industry
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Overview


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The global automotive industry is in a recovery phase after the economic recession. Fuel efficiency, products for emerging markets and advanced electronics are emerging as the three top areas of focus from product development perspective.
Regulatory compliance requirements are driving more fuel-efficient products and alternative fuel-based vehicles such as the electric vehicles domain is growing fast
Countries like China, India, and Brazil are emerging the biggest automotive markets. By virtue of regional price points, usage patterns, environmental conditions, supplying ecosystem  and feature requirement, product development approach needs to be different
Digital technology convergence is leading to innovative and advanced features on safety, comfort and entertainment
Mahindra Satyam’s Automotive Engineering Practice works with leading global auto OEMs and supplying tiers and is poised to become a global product design house with domain understanding, knowledge of regulations combined with its vast technical expertise.
   
Why partner with us
Engineering expertise, especially in the niche domain areas of Brakes, Steering, Powertrain,Tire Engineering, Driver Assistance Systems (DAS) and areas that require high-end analysis
Solutions adopting emerging technologies i.e., Electric and Hybrid Electric Vehicles
Focus on safety and reliability
Reduced time-to-market with high-level of IP protection
Methodology for cost leadership through frugal engineering (upto 40% savings at system level)
Regulatory compliance – Emission, Fuel/energy efficiency, Safety compliance
Flexible business models
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Areas of expertise
Body Engineering Body Electronics Simulation Infotainment Telematics
   
Our strengths are aligned to address key challenges of the industry:
Electric Vehicles – Mechatronics expertise in providing optimized designs for motors and controllers, charging and battery management solutions
Products for Emerging Markets – Low-cost steering, productized telematics solutions
AUTOSAR, Flexray-based Solutions
Full Vehicle Simulation and Analysis – noise, vibration and crash analysis
Innovative Infotainment Solutions based on GenIVI platform
 
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Areas of Expertise


  Body Electronics, Infotainment, Telematics, Braking Systems, Steering Systems
 
  • System design
  • Component design and development
  • HW/SW/Mechanical development
  • Integration, verification and validation
  AUTOSAR, FlexRay
 
  • Migration, porting of legacy application
  • AUTOSAR-compliant application development, BSW configuration, tuning
  • Performance analysis
  Intelligent Battery Management Systems
 
  • HW/SW development
  • Customization
  • Performance analysis
  Drive-train modeling and charging solutions
 
  • Electric motor modeling and controlling
  • Customization of charging stations
  Modeling and Simulation
 
  • Matlab/simulink® modeling simulation and code generation
  • UML modeling, code generation using Rhapsody, Enterprise Architect etc
 
Product Life Cycle Management
 
  • Strategic Consulting
  • PLM Transition
  • End-to-end implementation
  • Integration and Developments
  • Post-implementation services (more)
  Manufacturing Support
 
  • Should costing
  • Digital manufacturing – Robotics, Machine tool automation
  • Tooling, Fixture design
  Sourcing : 5+ years of sourcing experience with operations in China, India and Brazil
 
  • Raw materials and components
  • Program/Supplier management
  • Quality maintenance
  • Engineering Change Management Top
  • Labs qualification
Case Examples




E/E Architecture Benchmarking: Developed next-generation electrical and electronics technology roadmap for a leading truck manufacturer based in North America

HMI Behavioral Study: Tool development  to allow fast HMI design iteration and evaluation of vehicle controls and displays in a vehicle cockpit environment.

Developed and implemented Global Engineering strategy for a leading Automotive Tier-1 supplier with operations spread across North America and Europe

Electric Vehicle: Program management of motor & controller design for a leading OEM
Engineering Database Divestiture: Led the program to split the entire engineering database on account of global brand divestiture for a leading OEM

Electronic Power Steering: Achieved 20% cost reduction in the electronics system and saved $10+ million for a Tier 1 supplier

Bumper Beam: Achieved US $2.1 million savings and 60% weight reduction through value engineering for a global OEM

Steering System: Migrating subsystems design for ISO 26262 compliance

Airbags: Redesign of airbag reaction with reduced parts, weight and assembly operations for global Tier 1 supplier to achieve 12% in cost savings

Window Systems: Improved reliability of motorized window winding system from 24% to 98% for a global Tier 1 supplier
Highlights
   
Expertise in Mechanical*, Electronics, Mechatronics and SW engineering capabilities
Subject Matter Experts in Infotainment, Tire Design and Power Electronics
Expertise in complete product development life cycle
GENIVI membership
Industry-leading practices: Safety & Reliability, Value Engineering and Predictive Design Methodologies: Design for Six Sigma, Design for manufacture etc.
Physical laboratory infrastructure for prototyping, design simulations and validation
Standards
 
  • ISO 26262 for safety
  • MISRA for embedded software

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Providing services with the help of subsidiary companies
Customer Testimonials




“I am happy to say that I always experienced timely delivery of quality work from your team. Also, you have been very flexible trying to meet our timelines without committing unrealistic dates”
 
    Automotive Tier-1 Supplier  
“Mahindra Satyam support of Engineering Mechanics is rated as very good. Ontime delivery is excellent. The communication between the offshore and onsite teams seems to be good as well. Looking to see continued cooperation and support as we move forward in developing the capabilities of the offshore team”  
    – A leading global auto ancillary company  
“I would like to take this opportunity to thank Mahindra Satyam’s extra efforts to meet the deadlines. Our next major milestones are challenging but I am sure with the same commitment we will be able to meet these deadlines as well”  
  – US based automotive supplier  
Areas Service Offerings
Corporate Administration
  • Accounting and Financial Backoffice
  • Accounts Payable
  • Accounts Receivable
  • Financial Accounting
  • Fixed Assets
  • HR Processes
  • Payroll Processing
  • Benefits Admin.
  • HR Helpdesk
  • Employee Record Maintenance
  • Helpdesk Services
  • IT Helpdesk
  • Product Support
Procurement Management
  • Transactional Purchasing
  • Supplier Relationship Management
  • Strategic Sourcing Support
Production and Industrial Engineering
  • Industrial Engineering Services(methods and standards)
  • Quality Systems Support Services
  • Engineering Change Management
Distribution Management
  • Logistics and Dispatch
  • Invoice Processing
  • Transportation Administration
  • Inventory Tracking
Customer Management
  • Customer Service Management (Contact Centers)
  • Warranty and Customer Support
  • Market Research and Lead Management
  • Multi-dimensional RFID impact assessment, technology evaluation and strategic consulting

  • High-level business analysis, reporting and intelligence services

  • Middleware deployment, integration and implementation services

  • Business case justification and ROI analysis

Reduce Time to Market

Delays—whether from economic downturn, geopolitical problems, or other reasons—equal lost opportunity and revenue. We understand the importance of giving wings to ideas and work towards reducing time-to-market.

Our expertise in Engineering and PLM, along with our Global Delivery RightSourcing™ Model, help A&D companies quickly bring concepts from design to manufacturing. We thoroughly evaluate new products or components for technical feasibility, in a process that includes a review of conceptualization, design, prototyping, and commercialization. We apply a wide spectrum of engineering services in CAD, CAM, CAE, PDM, and customization.

Our service portfolio includes end-to-end PLM implementation services that encompass Process Consulting, PLM System Selection, Product Configuration, BOM, Product Release Management, and Change Management, as well as PLM integration with other enterprise systems, and Product Support and Maintenance.

Enhance MRO Process Efficiency

To ensure streamlined MRO, we leverage an experienced Repair and Development Engineering (RDE) team, which features hands-on experience in line maintenance, structural repairs, power plant repairs, and operational and functional checks of aircraft systems. We help clients:

  • Develop new repairs for engine/airframe components beyond repair manuals
  • Develop new repairs for new commercial aircraft programs and new commercial engines programs
  • Assess damaged part reports for faster return to service
  • Analyze damage tolerance, static, and stress for critical flight safety parts and sub-assemblies with FMEA and FTA
  • Manage design changes or modifications to parts/components experiencing repetitive failures in service/operation
  • Update repairs in repair manuals
  • Check for repair applicability of existing part numbers
  • Update repair applicability for new part numbers introduced

Think“Enterprise” – Leverage Information

Successful organizations in the A&D space represent models of collaborative design, manufacturing, supply chain, and process excellence. Their success depends largely on their ability to leverage technology that enables collaborative business models.

We understand the need for a solid transactional backbone (ERP) to enable greater visibility into global spending and to aggregate demand to best suppliers. We have a large and talented pool of professionals, comprising the right mix of domain experts, functional & technical consultants. These professionals optimize ERP and EAI solutions to help integrate business processes across the entire organization. We offer:

  • SCM services that ensure demand generation and fulfillment cycles
  • CRM services that maximize sales, improve service efficiencies, and enhance customer loyalty
  • BI solutions that enable fast decision-making
  • SOX compliance solutions that prepare for first-time and sustained compliance via business processes improvements

Apart from the above-mentioned ones, we deliver supply chain visibility and security through a business solutions lab that builds and simulates solutions.

Adopt Emerging Technology

Digital Manufacturing

Beset by long manufacturing lead times, cyclical demand, and geopolitical instability, A&D companies stand to make dramatic gains from digital manufacturing. Our Digital Manufacturing Solution Center transforms the way companies define the manufacturing processes.

RFID

With the definition of data standards and development of ceramic smart tags, the A&D industry is set to proliferate the use of RFID technology. While today's RFID programs are largely limited to supply chain visibility, they may soon be used to monitor asset conditions in real time.

Our RFID practice, complemented by best-of-breed partners from RFID hardware, middleware, and integration organizations, helps clients in areas such as:

  • Supply chain management
  • Retail shelf and back-room management
  • Logistics and transportation
  • Warehouse management
  • Production tracking
  • Work in progress — Just-in-Time
  • Asset tracking and yard management
  • Real-time location system
  • Auto-ID emerging technologies (Sensor networks, wide area wireless LANs, etc.)

In addition, we ensure that RFID technologies work seamlessly with major ERP, supply chain execution, retail, transportation and manufacturing execution systems (MES).

Enhance Product Safety and Reliability

The A&D industry leaves little room for product failure. We recognize the need for stringent precision, accuracy, safety, and reliability in building a failsafe systems and sub-systems.

Our avionic solution expertise helps A&D companies build products that work right, the first time and every time. Our services include embedded engineering, DSP, VLSI design, and real-time system/code analysis. With support from our System Architecture Group, we provide technology-intensive solutions and products that meet even the most stringent International Quality Standards for aerospace.

We have a strong team implementing aerospace standards and excellent knowledge and experience executing projects that comply with:

  • DO-178B considerations for software
  • DO-254 guidelines for hardware
  • Systems and software safety and certification, as per ARP 4761 and ARP 4754.

Outsource, Migrate, Upgrade

In Aerospace & Defense industry, the ability to innovate is critical.

At Mahindra Satyam, we recognize the need to align IT with rapidly changing business needs. Our application outsourcing team features superior technical skills in various platforms. Whether it is building from the scratch or converting legacy applications, we enhance businesses with strong application development/conversion capabilities.

Additionally, we offer development/enhancement and maintenance services across all packaged and non-packaged applications, and perform them at very high levels of maturity, reducing the cost of ownership considerably.

 

Focus on Core Competence

Many A&D companies focus on their core competence by partnering with Mahindra Satyam BPO, our BPO arm. Mahindra Satyam BPO understands the A&D market, and can manage an organization's critical, non-core business processes.

Mahindra Satyam BPO provides cost efficiencies, quality processes, round-the-clock operations, unmatched infrastructure, and committed professionals. Its highly scalable, globally networked and secure offshore computing and physical infrastructure combine with a unique onsite/offsite/offshore delivery model to deliver exceptional ROI.

 
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