AGM/DGM - CCM Mechanical Design & Engineering

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mechanical design

Job Summary

Advanced Mechanical Design, Structural Engineering, and Research & Development (R&D)

Key Responsibilities

I. Technical Leadership & Advanced Mechanical Design:

• Act as the subject matter expert for the

  mechanical and structural design

  of all CCM technologies, including Billet, Bloom, Beam-Blank, and Slab Casters.
• Develop, implement, and continuously refine mechanical concepts,

  machine kinematics

  , design parameters,

  structural layouts, and detailed 3D models.

• Lead the design and simulation efforts (using FEA/CFD tools)

  focusing on

  stress analysis, heat transfer, component fatigue

  , and

  structural integrity

  to ensure optimal

  design for manufacturing (DFM)

  and process stability.

• Integrate mechanical design solutions with key CCM metallurgical processes

  to optimize steel quality and casting efficiency.
• Conduct internal and external technical evaluations and benchmarking of mechanical systems to ensure Electrotherm's CCM design solutions remain state-of-the-art.

II. Engineering Project & Documentation Management:

• Direct and manage complex, multi-national

  CCM mechanical design packages and Research & Development (R&D) projects.

• Oversee the mechanical engineering workflow, coordinate with procurement and manufacturing teams, and manage external design consultants to ensure strict adherence to

  mechanical design specifications, tolerance standards, and budget.

• Lead the creation, review, and finalization of detailed

  engineering drawings (GA, Assembly, and Detail drawings),

  specifications, bill of materials (BOM), and complete documentation packages for fabrication.

III. Design Review & Technical Sales Support:

• Provide advanced technical consultation and

  design validation support

  for complex customer mechanical customization requests (e.g., changes in mold structure, frame design, or machine height).
• Collaborate closely with Sales and Marketing teams, offering high-level technical backing for tender submissions focused on

  mechanical design advantages, machine reliability, and structural capacity.

• Proactively manage the technical aspects of client relationships related to machine design, ensuring mechanical specifications meet functional requirements and identifying opportunities for

  innovative structural and component design solutions.

IV. Team & System Development:

• Lead, mentor, and train

  mechanical design, R&D, and detailed engineering staff

  in best practices for CCM component design, engineering standards, and quality assurance.
• Implement and champion best practices for

  design standardization, modularization, and value engineering

  to optimize cost and component durability and reduce fabrication complexity.

Educational Qualification

• B.E./B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering

  is mandatory. A post-graduate degree (M.E./M.Tech.) or a degree in a similar discipline like

  Metallurgical Engineering

  , combined with relevant industrial experience, will be highly valued.

Required Skills & Experience

Mandatory Technical Skills:

• Minimum 15+ years

  of progressive experience in the

  Continuous Casting (CCM) sector of the Steel Industry

  , with a primary focus on the

  Advanced Mechanical Design, Structural Engineering, and R&D/Simulation

  of heavy machinery.
• Extensive, practical experience with the

  advanced mechanical, structural, and kinematic design

  aspects of various CCM types (e.g., Mold, Oscillator, Guide Apron, Withdrawal/Straightener Unit).
• Proven expertise in

  designing

  the functional, heavy-duty mechanical components of the CCM and executing

  tolerance stack-up analysis

  and component integration.
• Demonstrated proficiency in

  Finite Element Analysis (FEA), Structural Analysis, and/or Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD)

  relevant to mold, structure, and roller design and longevity.

Mandatory Leadership & Project Skills:

• Strong track record of successfully managing and leading multi-disciplinary

  mechanical design and R&D

  teams in an engineering-intensive environment.
• Exceptional communication (written and verbal) and presentation skills, capable of engaging both technical teams and senior client management on

  mechanical design concepts, structural feasibility, and detailed engineering plans.

• Proven ability to work in a high-intensity, results-oriented, techno-commercial role, linking

  advanced mechanical design

  to manufacturing standards and cost targets.
• Willingness and ability to travel internationally (as required) for

  design reviews, supplier evaluations, or critical technical meetings.