Engineer Trainee (Mechanical / Product Development)

Job Title: Engineer Trainee (Mechanical / Product Development)

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Graduate Engineer Trainee (Mechanical)

design engineering, structural component development, DFMEA, prototyping, and testing

product development activities, project management, and value engineering initiatives

Key Responsibilities

• Participate in product development activities including concept generation, design & development, planning, prototyping, and testing.
• Work on mechanical engineering projects related to thermal systems, combustion, heat transfer, and structural load-bearing components.
• Support in conducting DFMEA, DVP, and test plan development.
• Assist in prototyping, design verification, validation, and pre-production testing.
• Collaborate with global Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) and cross-functional teams to deliver projects adhering to Ingersoll Rand’s Product Development Process.
• Understand and apply FEA/CFD modeling insights and interpret CAE reports to improve product performance.
• Contribute to risk assessment, design reviews, and pilot production activities.
• Support VAVE (Value Analysis/Value Engineering) projects, should costing, and product teardowns.
• Apply structured problem-solving methods to identify root causes and implement corrective actions.
• Maintain design documentation, technical reports, and project deliverables.
  

Required Skills & Competencies

• Strong knowledge of mechanical engineering fundamentals (thermal, combustion, heat transfer, materials science).
• Exposure to structural, sheet metal, plastic, casting, and machining design.
• Familiarity with Pro/E (Creo) modules – Part, Sheet Metal, Assembly, Drawing.
• Basic knowledge of electrical systems and multidisciplinary product design.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills using engineering tools and techniques.
• Good communication, collaboration, and project management skills.
• Ability to work independently under minimal supervision.
  

Preferred Skills (Good To Have)

• Exposure to CAE tools (FEA, CFD) and ability to interpret analysis reports.
• Experience in prototyping, testing, and validation.
• Knowledge of DFMEA, DVP, and 6-Sigma methodologies.
• Familiarity with VAVE and cost optimization techniques.