Lead Engineer - Crushers, Chennai

Create a better future!

Do you want to make a difference in the world and contribute to a sustainable future? We believe we can develop technology and gain the knowledge to make that difference.  We have launched our ambition, Mission Zero enabling our customers to move towards zero emissions in mining and cement. We need your leadership skills, curiosity, and drive for change to fulfil our goal. Together, we enable our customers to produce the materials needed for a better future.

Department: Crushers

Role:

You will use your technical knowledge and tool skills to Design and Prepare the 3D models, drawings for the Crusher and Crushing stations.

The position offers a great opportunity to work with the Global teams and various internal FLS departments to provide value-adding solutions to our customers and grow the business together.

Your responsibilities

As an Engineer, shall act as product expert and leads the development and performance of the products to ensure that they are functioning according to quality and cost expectations.

• Applying mechanical engineering principles to develop products and steel structures.
• Prepare detailed design calculations, reports, and technical specifications in accordance with relevant codes and standards as required.
• Review and approve structural drawings, ensuring accuracy, constructability, and compliance with design intent.
• Advise on the equipment/ product to use while proposing a solution to client.
• Participate in design work and product customization and collaborate with manufacturing and production teams to ensure designs are optimized for manufacturability, assembly, and cost-effectiveness.
• Implementation of low-cost sourcing and address manufacturing issues and suggest design changes as needed to improve product efficiency and reliability.
• Ensure all design/ drawings comply with customer specifications, relevant industry codes, standards, and company drafting standards.
• Stay informed about competitors products / solutions and client needs to enable prompt and correct adaption of product functionality.
• Communicate effectively with manufacturing, production, and quality control teams to address drawing-related queries and ensure manufacturability.
• Represent and support both the global as well as regional interests while ensuring complete compliance on FLS guidelines.
• Presents design concepts and technical information clearly to internal and external stakeholders.
• Expect to travel to meet customers & suppliers for technical discussions / inspection / troubleshoot issues in the products or processes and assessment of existing products/ structures, and to provide technical support during design/ construction phases.
• Identify and resolve design issues and potential conflicts with other disciplines.
• Contribute to the development of project proposals and technical presentations.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.
• Work together to achieve team/ company goals.

What you bring:

To qualify for this position, you must have the following minimum qualifications and experience

• Graduate in Mechanical/Production/Automobile Engineering from a reputed university or equivalent.
• Proficiency in 3D CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, Inventor, AutoCAD). Specify the primary software worked on.
• Experience in designing industrial equipment. Previous experience with mining equipment is preferred.
• Knowledge of various manufacturing processes (e.g., casting, forging, welding, machining, sheet metal fabrication), materials and quality standards.
• Familiarity with Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) principles and application.
• Basic understanding of the design requirements of other disciplines.
• Ability to collaborate with core discipline design teams to achieve a working solution to problems.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.

Education Qualification

Graduate in Mechanical/Production/Automobile Engineering from a reputed university or equivalent.

Experience

• Solid experience in design and engineering.

What we offer

• Competitive remuneration package & access to salary packaging options to allow you to maximize your after-tax income. 

• Competitive benefits package including Health Insurance, Personal Accident / Disability, Group Term Life Insurance, Annual health check-up, and voluntary insurance options.

• Work-life balance with a flexible work schedule so you can focus on professional and personal priorities.

• Time to recharge through 30 days PTO (with up to 10 days carry forward as Earned Leave stock)

• Employee Assistance program for you and your immediate family 

• A global network of supportive colleagues and growth opportunities

• Continuous development and training in your area of expertise within a global Organization