Lead Engineer

Key Purpose of the Job :

The Product Development Engineer is responsible for designing new parts, subsystems and products. This includes research and development, design, improvement, problem solving, testing activities. Coordinating for concept development, feasibility studies, design validation and proto manufacturing activities is critical to the role holder.

Educational Qualification / Experience required :

- Graduate in Engineering
- Experience of 5 to 9 years in design of industrial part / component / system - Should have proficiency in using drafting / CAD, other design and analysis tools - Should possess basic knowledge of product design and development engineering - Should also have basic knowledge of materials sciences

Key Responsibilities :

1. Prepare plan and schedule for product design and development activities including projects at various stages and across variants
2. Responsible for designing and developing components subsystems and compressor packages as per project plan and Elgi Product Development Process (EPDP) 3. Coordinate for design validation with the respective expert functions across Elgi 4. Provide technical inputs and support on design and development concepts for procurement and other development processes 5. Execute redesign and engineering activities, special projects as per business requirements

Task Analysis:

Indicative Tasks

1. Prepare plan and schedule for product design and development activities including projects at various stages and across variants

Collect inputs on project proposal and plan from Business Development (BD) (for example, inputs from Voice of Customers (VOC), new project proposals)

Study and analyze project proposal for design and development feasibility

Work along with project leads to develop detailed product development application objectives

Prepare concept document / drawing / 3 D model as appropriate based on project proposals

Collaborate with BD for validating project concept, make changes as appropriate to document / drawing based on inputs from BD

2. Responsible for designing and developing components subsystems and compressor packages as per project plan and Elgi Product Development Process (EPDP)

Collate and document project proposal, plan and concept drawings / documents for approvals at various stages and from stakeholders

Ensure adherence to Elgi product development principles, systems and guidelines including Elgi Product Development Process (EPDP)

Create and maintain part designs and drawings using design tools including SolidWorks, AutoCad, Pro E, and others

Apply knowledge of best design practices, industry standards and governing body regulations during design process

Employ Design for Manufacturing / Design for Assembly / Design for Service (DFM / DFA / DFS) concepts during design process

Ensure product development quality by adhering to First Time Right (FTR) principle and error free designs while developing designs

Review and analyze design to ensure feasibility of product concept, make changes as appropriate

Prepare reports on status of project tasks and milestones for each project handled

Conduct design review meetings with superior to ensure product development meets design control requirements
Prepare detailed product specifications / design requirements and process flow maps Conduct manufacturing feasibility study as per formats, update drawings as appropriate

3. Coordinate for design validation with the respective expert functions across Elgi

4. Provide technical inputs and support on design and development concepts for procurement and other development processes

5. Execute redesign and engineering activities, special projects as per business requirements