Director - Mechanical Design (Brakes/Braking System)

We are hiring for a Design Director (Braking Systems) for one of our American MNC client in railway equipment manufacturing

Location: Hosur

Exp: 15-20 years

Qualification: B.E./B.Tech in mechanical

Key Responsibilities

Strategic & Technical Leadership

• Define and execute the long-term vision and roadmap for Brakes Engineering aligned with global transit needs.
• Lead innovation in modular and intelligent braking systems, promoting sustainability and reliability.
• Drive standardization, digitization, and process excellence through PLM and digital workflows.

Product Development & Innovation

• Design and develop advanced brake systems for rail and metro vehicles.
• Collaborate with global teams to validate, test, and industrialize new designs.
• Improve product reliability through RAMS and accelerated life testing.
• Enhance existing products to reduce cost of poor quality and improve performance.

Customer & Program Management

• Engage with customers, certification bodies, and field teams for technical approvals and performance feedback.
• Ensure compliance with fire, smoke, and safety regulations.
• Lead technical discussions, audits, and customer reviews to ensure satisfaction and timely project delivery.

People & Organizational Leadership

• Build and mentor a high-performing team of brake system engineers.
• Identify training needs and develop internal expertise.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and accountability.

Operational Excellence

• Optimize material use and cost through engineering value analysis.
• Ensure adherence to ISO and environmental standards.
• Lead documentation, catalogues, and manuals for all products.
• Track engineering KPIs and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 15+ years of experience in brake system design, development, and validation, with at least 7 years in a leadership role.
• Experience in rail, transit, automotive, or aerospace engineering.
• Strong knowledge of PLM systems, digital workflows, and global compliance standards.
• Exposure to Six Sigma, Lean, or other process improvement methodologies preferred.