Design and Development Engineer

Job Description:

A. Key Performance Areas
1. Design, development and prototyping of new parts and products as per given priorities
2. Assist in developing manufacturing process and required test set up for new products
3. Initiate changes for cost effectiveness and product improvements
4. Develop and secure approval on the product documentation (Technical Drawing, BOM, Product manual, Data Sheet, etc) for new products

B. Job Description & Responsibilities
● Design, development of new parts and products as per organization’s priorities
● Prepare and test the prototypes as per approved concepts
● Secure acceptance of the final design and confirm appropriate production process
● Develop timelines and cost estimates for development tasks and appraise management of performance against plan
● Provide input into the creation/ modification of Product Specifications, product manuals – installation, repair and maintenance manuals,
● Mapping of Product Development process to reflect cost optimization objectives.
● Responsible for upgrading of existing product designs to reflect changing requirements of various standards (BSI, EN, ANSI)
● Assist in vendor development process for adopting new manufacturing methods

C. Candidate Profile
● Bachelor or Masters in Mechanical Engineering / degree in Product Design
● 10 - 12 years of experience in product development in engineering companies
● Knowledge of materials (metals / plastics) and manufacturing processes
● Knowledge and experience of Engineering /Product Design documentation and compliance documentation as per ANSI, EN, BIS and ISO 9001 system procedures
● Proficiency in AutoCAD and any 3-D modeling software (Solidworks)
● Understanding and knowledge of various Welding processes & Sheet metal fabrication, CNC Machining and other metal working process
● Experience of designing injection moulded parts or experience of designing the mould
● Exposure of instrumentation, electricals will be added advantage
● Demonstrated methodical approach to design process and experience of taking a product from design to launch stage