Design Head- Sugar Machinery

20 years

30 - 50 Lacs

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Job Description

Role Overview

The Head of Design will lead the end-to-end design function for industrial/manufacturing equipment, driving innovation, manufacturability, and product excellence. This role requires a visionary leader who can translate business needs and customer insights into robust, efficient, and scalable design solutions—balancing creativity, engineering rigor, and commercial viability.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the design strategy, roadmap, and execution for new and existing product lines.
  • Partner with Engineering, Manufacturing, and R&D teams to ensure design-for-manufacturing (DFM), quality, and cost efficiency.
  • Establish and institutionalize design standards, best practices, and digital tools (CAD/PLM/Simulation).
  • Drive innovation and sustainability initiatives through material optimization, ergonomic design, and automation integration.
  • Build and mentor a high-performing, multi-disciplinary design team—mechanical, industrial, and electrical.
  • Ensure effective design validation, prototyping, and testing processes aligned with customer and regulatory requirements.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally to shorten time-to-market and enhance product differentiation.
  • Represent the design function in strategic product reviews, vendor discussions, and customer interactions.

Profile Requirements

  • Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Mechanical / Industrial / Product Design / Engineering.
  • Minimum 20 years of experience in design leadership roles within manufacturing equipment, heavy engineering, or industrial machinery domains.
  • Proven track record in concept-to-commercialization, design governance, and team transformation.
  • Strong exposure to DFMA, CAD platforms (SolidWorks, CATIA, Creo, etc.), PLM systems, and simulation tools.
  • Demonstrated ability to blend aesthetic design, engineering precision, and functional performance.
  • Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.

Leadership Attributes

  • Visionary thinker with a balance of creativity and engineering discipline.
  • Influential leader who fosters collaboration, accountability, and innovation.
  • Strategic partner who can translate design excellence into business impact.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ₹3,000,000.00 - ₹5,000,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person

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