Design Engineer III

Major Responsibilities:

• Lead engineering activities independently to complete New Product Development, Technology Improvement and ETO Projects through Customer Focused Innovation (CFI) stage gate process.
• Develop & review specifications, generate new concepts/IP and perform thorough design of new products. Conduct concept design and detail design reviews.
• Conduct design for Mfg. & Assembly assessments. Conduct detailed risk assessment and mitigation plan thru' DFMEA assessment.
• Create & Review in detail test plan and simulation plan using tools like Finite Element Analysis to validate the concepts and final designs. Review results and guide team to complete FEA and related inhouse-external Testing activities efficiently.
• Coordinate independently with cross-functional teams to complete all project deliverables, PPAP approvals, pre-production support etc.
• Generate and lead various VAVE projects. Understand the product design, manufacturing processes and look for opportunities to simplify/improve designs at assembly, component, and raw material level.
• Review and release design documents such as drawings, calculators, installation instructions, customer data sheets etc. Give detailed instruction to the team to execute these without errors.
• Lead competitor analysis, benchmarking projects. Keep up to date on industry trends, advancements in mechanical powertrain industry/technology.
• Lead plants deviations /customer complaints and solve technical problems arising in engineering, manufacturing and quality.
• Drive NPD, ETO, VAVE Gate Reviews and Project Status update meetings with Business units.

Required Education / Experience:

• Bachelors degree in mechanical engineering from a reputed college. Masters degree in mechanical engineering is a plus.
• 8+ years of Product design, VAVE projects experience in industrial rotating products like couplings, bearings, gearboxes, pumps, turbines, clutches, brakes etc. Experience in a global/ multinational company is preferable.
• Must have sound experience with design engineering principles and practices. Acumen for design decisions and ability to give attention to details.
• Ability to review and interpret technical drawings and specifications including GD&T, material standards, Industry standards AGMA, API, ANSI, ISO. etc.
• Must have excellent project management skills.
• Green Belt or DFLSS certification will be an added advantage.
• Proficient with drawings and models using 2D/3D CAD softwares (SolidWorks/Solid Edge/AutoCAD)
• Knowledge and experience with Finite Element Analysis (FEA) a plus.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Power Point