Design Manager

The Design Manager will lead the design and development of technical solutions in line with project, proposal, and organizational goals. This role involves managing a team of design engineers, driving standardization and innovation, and ensuring high-quality, cost-effective, and timely outputs. The manager will collaborate across departments such as proposals, sales, project execution, and R&D to align engineering deliverables with business objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the end-to-end engineering design process from concept development to final design approval.
• Provide technical inputs during proposal and project stages to ensure design feasibility, cost optimization, and manufacturability.
• Review and validate engineering calculations, system layouts, and detailed design documentation.
• Ensure compliance with internal standards, client specifications, and industry regulations.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Liaise with proposal, sales, project, and procurement teams to align on project scope and design expectations.
• Participate in technical discussions with clients and vendors to resolve design-related queries and incorporate feedback.
• Undertake site visits and coordinate with the execution team to confirm measurements, fitments, and design interfaces.

Standardization & Innovation

• Lead the creation and maintenance of standardized design templates, calculation tools, and libraries.
• Drive engineering best practices, modular design concepts, and digital engineering tools to improve efficiency and consistency.
• Foster innovation by exploring new materials, processes, and technologies applicable to product design and development.

Project & Schedule Management

• Ensure design deliverables are completed on time as per the project and sales schedules.
• Prioritize workload and allocate design tasks based on urgency and team capacity.
• Track design milestones, coordinate approvals, and resolve bottlenecks proactively.

Team Management & Development

• Supervise, mentor, and develop a team of design engineers, drafters, and interns.
• Establish performance objectives, conduct regular reviews, and ensure skill development through training and mentoring.
• Promote a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Quality, Cost & Efficiency Focus

• Ensure high-quality design outputs with minimal errors or rework.
• Contribute to cost reduction by optimizing designs for material usage, fabrication, and assembly.
• Monitor departmental KPIs and maintain design team efficiency levels above 90%.

Risk Management & Escalation

• Identify and escalate design challenges, conflicts, or resource constraints early to management.
• Implement corrective actions and improvements based on post-project reviews and feedback. Must have experience in detailed engineering designing of equipment like Screw conveyers, silos, Hoppers, Pneumatic conveying, Dust collectors, bin activators etc.,

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):

• Adherence to design timelines and milestones
• Quality rating of engineering outputs
• Reduction in fabrication and assembly costs due to design improvements
• Number of standardized templates or innovations implemented
• Stakeholder satisfaction (internal & external)
• Departmental efficiency and utilization rates
• Frequency and effectiveness of team training and mentoring
• Number of technical issues resolved without escalation.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelors/Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline
• 10–15 years of engineering design experience, with at least 5–7 years in a leadership or managerial role
• Strong understanding of 3D modeling, CAD tools (AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Inventor, etc.), and engineering calculation methods
• Experience in turnkey systems, product development, or industrial design preferred.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes, materials, and quality standards
• Excellent communication, planning, and organizational skills
• Proven leadership skills with a hands-on, solution-oriented approach.