Lead Design Engineer

Job Summary:

We are seeking an experienced and proactive Lead Design Engineer to manage and lead design activities, provide project oversight, and serve as a critical liaison between onshore and offshore teams. The role includes responsibilities in quotation estimation, client relationship management, technical query resolution, and financial coordination, making it ideal for a multidisciplinary professional with strong communication and organizational skills.

Key Responsibilities:

Design & Engineering:

• Lead and review detailed engineering design work, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and alignment with project requirements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (onshore and offshore) to resolve technical queries efficiently.
• Ensure design deliverables are on schedule, within budget, and meet quality standards. Project Management:
• Manage end-to-end execution of projects from design to delivery.
• Develop and track project plans, timelines, and deliverables.
• Coordinate resources and lead status meetings with internal and external stakeholders.
• Mitigate risks and ensure smooth project execution. Client Interface & Business Development:
• Act as a primary point of contact for client communications.

• Understand client needs and translate them into actionable engineering tasks.

• Support in securing new projects by participating in technical discussions and presenting capabilities.
• Prepare and present proposals and engineering quotations to clients. Quotation & Estimation:
• Provide technical inputs for quotation preparation including man-hours and cost estimation.
• Analyze project scope and prepare estimation documents for client review.
• Collaborate with business development and sales teams to refine and submit proposals.

Financial & Invoicing Support:

• Assist the finance team in tracking project-related costs and invoicing. • Ensure timely submission of invoices and support with client payment follow-ups.
• Monitor project budgets and alert leadership on deviations.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Bachelors degree in engineering (Mechanical/Electrical/Civil/etc.) or related field.
• 7+ years of engineering experience, with at least 2 years in a leadership/project management role.
• Proven experience handling offshore and onsite coordination. • Strong skills in design tools and engineering software (AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Revit, etc. as applicable).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong understanding of project cost estimation and budgeting.
• Prior exposure to client interaction and proposal development.
• Experience working with finance or ERP tools is a plus.

Preferred Attributes:

• PMP or equivalent certification (desirable but not mandatory).

• Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

• Proactive, detail-oriented, and solution-focused mindset.