Engineer - R&D (Pumps)

Role & responsibilities

• Sheet Metal Design: Design and develop complex sheet metal components, with emphasis on formed components, fabrications, deep drawn parts, and related assemblies.
• Tooling Design: Design press tools, forming dies, and jigs/fixtures for manufacturing sheet metal component samples.
• Mechanical Design: Support design of parts and assemblies across multiple manufacturing processes (casting, machining, extrusion, die casting, injection molding, etc.).
• Design Calculations: Perform load, strength, tolerance, and fit calculations; select appropriate materials, components, and manufacturing processes.
• DFMA & Optimization: Apply Design for Manufacturing & Assembly (DFMA) principles to improve quality, reduce cost, and enhance manufacturability.
• Material Selection: Choose suitable materials (ferrous, non-ferrous, polymers) based on functional, cost, and manufacturing considerations.
• 3D CAD Modelling: Create detailed 3D models and 2D engineering drawings in SolidWorks with proper GD&T.
• Field Complaint Resolution Support in addressing field complaints, identify root causes, propose corrective actions, and implement necessary design modifications within a time-bound manner.
• Customer Visits Occasionally visit customer sites to understand issues firsthand, coordinate corrective measures, and ensure customer satisfaction.
• Collaboration: Work closely with manufacturing, quality, sourcing teams, and vendors to ensure designs meet performance, cost, and lead-time targets.
• Documentation: Maintain design records, BOMs, revision histories, and release documentation.
• Continuous Improvement: Research new manufacturing technologies, tooling techniques, and materials for product improvement.

Preferred candidate profile

• Education: B.E./B.Tech/M.Tech in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• Experience: 1–3 years in mechanical design, preferably in sheet metal components and tooling.
• CAD Skills: Proficiency in SolidWorks (mandatory); knowledge of simulation modules is an advantage.
• Technical Knowledge:
• Sheet metal forming principles, deep drawing, and press tool design.
• Fundamentals of casting, machining, extrusion, die casting, and injection molding.
• GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing).
• Basic FEA knowledge for design validation is desirable.
• Analytical Skills: Ability to perform design calculations and basic stress analysis.
• Soft Skills – Strong problem-solving ability, effective communication, and collaborative mindset.
• Willingness to travel occasionally for customer site support.