- The Product Development/subsystems engineer is responsible for designing new parts, subsystems and their integration into products.
- This includes concept development, design, improvement, problem solving, design verification and coordination with various stakeholders for subsequent implementation.
- Should have the ability to carry out design calculations involving parts, subsystems their integration into products
- Creating 3D models and detailing of concepts development involving GDT requirements
- Make a design review following design guidelines, checklists, standards and prepare such a document wherever required
- Follow design processes to meet DFMEA, DFM, DFA DFS requirements change management
Key Purpose of the Job :
The Product Development Engineer is responsible for designing new parts, subsystems and products. This includes research and development, design, improvement, problem solving, testing activities. Coordinating for concept development, feasibility studies, design validation and proto manufacturing activities is critical to the role holder.
Educational Qualification / Experience required :
- Graduate in Engineering
- Experience of 2 to 4 years in design of industrial part / component / system - Expertise in basic design calculations, Product development, 3D Modelling and detailing with exposure to strength of materials, fluid mechanics, thermal engineering, design of transmission elements (bearing, belt gear), design of fluid joints (pipes, hoses, gasgets couplings), design of structure structural joints (sheet metal fabricated parts)
Key Responsibilities :
1. Prepare plan and schedule for product design and development activities including projects at various stages and across variants
2. Responsible for designing and developing components subsystems and compressor packages as per project plan and Elgi Product Development Process (EPDP) 3. Coordinate for design validation with the respective expert functions across Elgi 4. Provide technical inputs and support on design and development concepts for procurement and other development processes 5. Execute redesign and engineering activities, special projects as per business requirements
Task Analysis:
Indicative Tasks
1. Prepare plan and schedule for product design and development activities including projects at various stages and across variants
Collect inputs on project proposal and plan from Business Development (BD) (for example, inputs from Voice of Customers (VOC), new project proposals)
Study and analyze project proposal for design and development feasibility
Work along with project leads to develop detailed product development application objectives
Prepare concept document / drawing / 3 D model as appropriate based on project proposals
Collaborate with BD for validating project concept, make changes as appropriate to document / drawing based on inputs from BD
2. Responsible for designing and developing components subsystems and compressor packages as per project plan and Elgi Product Development Process (EPDP)
Collate and document project proposal, plan and concept drawings / documents for approvals at various stages and from stakeholders
Ensure adherence to Elgi product development principles, systems and guidelines including Elgi Product Development Process (EPDP)
Create and maintain part designs and drawings using design tools including SolidWorks, AutoCad, Pro E, and others
Apply knowledge of best design practices, industry standards and governing body regulations during design process
Employ Design for Manufacturing / Design for Assembly / Design for Service (DFM / DFA / DFS) concepts during design process
Ensure product development quality by adhering to First Time Right (FTR) principle and error free designs while developing designs
Review and analyze design to ensure feasibility of product concept, make changes as appropriate
Prepare reports on status of project tasks and milestones for each project handled
Conduct design review meetings with superior to ensure product development meets design control requirements
Prepare detailed product specifications / design requirements and process flow maps
Conduct manufacturing feasibility study as per formats, update drawings as appropriate
3. Coordinate for design validation with the respective expert functions across Elgi
Forward design and specifications to Subsystems Experts team for simulation testing (for example, Computational Fluid Dynamics, Finite Element Analysis, etc)
Incorporate changes recommended by expert functions (for example, EE, SSE) into the design, as appropriate
Coordinate for testing and validation of products and its applications, make improvements / changes to design based on results
Finalize the design in collaboration with functional stakeholders Handover final drawings, design and specifications to New Product Productionisation Organization (NPPO) team for proto manufacturing of product Provide for adjustments / changes to drawings as appropriate based on feedback from NPPO assembling / manufacturing/ machining processes Assist in assembly of prototype products and validate the product concept
4. Provide technical inputs and support on design and development concepts for procurement and other development processes
- Prepare engineering documentation, Bills of Material (BOMs), parts lists, engineering specifications, and other supporting documents and forms
- Coordinate with respective function for requirements in the system for parts, materials required for production of new product
- Provide inputs / clarifications on design to suppliers for raw materials, machine parts, components
- Ensure requirements are correctly communicated to supplier, follow up for any further issues / manufacturing difficulties / deviation requests in parts / components
- Calculate materials costs, modify design, requirements for cost optimization
- Conduct meetings, prepare technical and status reports as required for internal distribution and external communication
- Scale up production process via plant trials, make changes to raw materials or components and process parameters to ensure quality is maintained
- Implement process controls and test methods to assess the production process
- Deliver products that meets Elgi's standards and also international standards and regulations, as appropriate
