Engineer 2 New Product Development

Job Purpose

This role is to support the design, development, and launch of high-quality filtration products, aligning with organizational standards and strategic objectives. Leverage sound engineering fundamentals and strong project-management discipline to deliver innovation on time and on budget.

Key Accountabilities

Project Management and Execution

• Oversee project scheduling, budgeting, and implementation plans, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
• Coordinate internal and external resources to deliver projects within defined scope and performance standards.

Performance Measurement:

Product Design and Development

• Lead the design and development of filtration products with a focus on material selection, manufacturability, sustainability.
• Conduct benchmarking and competitive analysis to ensure product differentiation and market relevance.

Performance Measurement:

Key Accountabilities

Technical Expertise and Support

• Provide technical guidance and support to sales teams and intra-entity groups, including troubleshooting customer issues and offering tailored solutions.
• Prepare and present technical presentations to stakeholders effectively.

Performance Measurement:

Process Optimization and Risk Mitigation

• Implement best practices in product development and team empowerment to enhance operational efficiency.
• Identify and mitigate risks concerning timelines, costs, quality, and reliability in product development.

Performance Measurement:

Cross-Functional Collaboration and Reviews

• Facilitate cross-functional design reviews to optimize product manufacturability, quality assurance, and reliability.
• Ensure alignment of design objectives with engineering, manufacturing, and customer requirements.

Performance Measurement:

• Performance Tracking and Reporting

• Track and analyze project performance across multiple initiatives using defined KPIs.
• Continuously adjust project parameters to maintain alignment with organizational goals.

Performance Measurement:

Education Qualification:

• Bachelors/ masters in mechanical engineering or a related field.
• PMP or any project management certification is preferred but not mandatory.
• Proficiency in using MS Office packages.
• Good Understanding of GD&T & Tolerance Stack up.

Technical Competence & Skills:

• Engineering Fundamentals

  : Engineering Fundamentals

  : A solid grounding in mechanical engineering principles.

• Fluid Mechanics

  : Understanding of fluid dynamics and filtration technologies crucial for

  filter development

  .
• Should be capable of understanding and clearly communicating the product requirements to the designer.
• Design for Manufacturability (

  DFM

  ): Ability to design products that are cost-effective and easy to manufacture.
• Prototyping and Testing: Skills in creating prototypes and conducting tests to validate design concepts.
• Familiarity with the development of

  Sheet metal

  ,

  Casting

  , and

  Plastic

  Products.
• Knowledge of

  APQP

  & PPAP

  process
• Knowledge of

  ISO/TS 16949:2009

• Team Collaboration

  : Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams including sales, marketing, and manufacturing.
• Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams including sales, marketing, and manufacturing.

• Technical Communication

  : Ability to convey complex technical information clearly to non-technical stakeholders.

Leadership Competence:

• Inherit Donaldson core values of Integrity, respect & commitment.
• Proactive towards identifying the issues and solving the problem.
• Conflict management
• Individual leadership
• Project management skills
• Effective team player & communicator

Relevant Experience:

• 8+ years of experience relevant experience.
• Experience in product cost estimation.