Head – Design & Engineering

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Role Objective

The Design Head - Parking Systems will lead and manage the complete design function for mechanical, semi-automated, and automated parking systems. The role focuses on delivering safe, efficient, cost-effective, and compliant design solutions aligned with project requirements, client expectations, statutory norms, and internal standards.

Key Responsibilities

Design & Engineering Leadership

The role involves leading end-to-end design and engineering of parking systems such as:

• Stack, Puzzle, Rotary, Tower, and Fully Automated Parking Systems

Key responsibilities include:

• Finalizing concept designs, GA drawings, load calculations, and detailed fabrication drawings

• Ensuring compliance with IS codes, safety standards, fire norms, seismic requirements, and local authority regulations

• Reviewing and approving structural and mechanical design assumptions and calculations

Project & Pre-Sales Support

The incumbent will work closely with cross-functional teams including Sales, Projects, Installation, Manufacturing, and Procurement to ensure design feasibility and optimization. Key contributions include:

• Providing technical inputs during pre-bid discussions, tenders, BOQs, and client presentations

• Supporting project execution teams by addressing site constraints, design changes, and technical clarifications

• Participating in client meetings to explain design concepts and resolve technical concerns

Quality, Safety & Compliance

The role ensures high standards of quality and safety across all design deliverables, including:

• Adherence to internal SOPs, quality standards, and statutory requirements

• Approval of design documents prior to release for manufacturing, procurement, and installation

• Conducting design validation, risk assessments, FMEA, and safety checks

• Ensuring compliance with applicable ISO standards

Cost Optimization & Design Innovation

A key focus of the role is to balance performance with cost and innovation by:

• Driving value engineering, modular design, and standardization across product lines

• Optimizing designs for space utilization, material efficiency, and operational performance

• Exploring new technologies, materials, and automation trends in parking systems

• Supporting localization and vendor development initiatives from a design perspective

Team Leadership & Development

The Design Head will lead and develop a high-performing design team through:

• Mentoring design engineers and draftsmen and ensuring effective work allocation

• Reviewing deliverables to ensure adherence to timelines and quality benchmarks

• Building technical capability through training, design reviews, and knowledge sharing

• Coordinating with external consultants, structural engineers, and architects as required

Documentation, SOPs & Controls

The role is responsible for maintaining strong design governance by:

• Developing and maintaining design SOPs, engineering standards, and best practices

• Ensuring proper documentation control, drawing version management, and record maintenance

• Supporting internal and external audits with complete traceability and compliance documentation

Key Skills & Competencies

• Strong expertise in mechanical design, structural concepts, and load calculations

• Hands-on proficiency in AutoCAD and 3D CAD tools such as SolidWorks, Creo, or Inventor

• Sound understanding of parking system regulations, safety and fire norms, and municipal approval processes

• Strong leadership, decision-making, problem-solving, and cross-functional coordination skills

• Ability to balance technical excellence with commercial and execution realities

Educational Qualifications

• B.E. / B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering (Mandatory)

• M.E. (Design Engineering) - Added advantage

Experience Requirements

• 10-15 years of relevant experience in parking systems, material handling systems, heavy engineering, or similar domains

• Proven experience in leading design teams and delivering large-scale, multi-location projects

• Experience in interfacing with clients, consultants, statutory authorities, and internal stakeholders

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