Principle Designer, 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 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.

Responsibilities

• Possess both theoretical and practical knowledge / skills within product engineering and exposure to the system and process related to mills.
• Studies drawings with senior colleagues to ensure safe operation and maintenance of plant/system.
• Timely completion of assigned job with desired quality
• Checking of model and parts list, Flow sheets, General arrangement drawings and layouts.
• Maintaining DIFOT for all deliverables and maintaining design efficiency and design effectiveness.
• Coordinates and monitors progress of the design work conducted by other designers.
• Making of enquiry specification for Bought out equipment’s, evaluate the vendor offer for technical requirements, decide on the vendor equipment specification.
• Prepares and ensures documentation of parts lists, drawings, instructions and layouts as part of technical manuals.
• Constantly improving technical skills and keep updating on the latest developments in mineral product engineering.
• Create assembly, sub-assembly, and part drawings with appropriate dimensions, tolerances, and material specifications and generate BOM from drawings for castings products.
• Ensure all drawings comply with customer specifications, relevant industry codes, standards, and company drafting standards.
• Participate in design reviews and provide valuable input from the design/drafting perspective and assist in developing and improving drafting standards and procedures.
• Collaborate closely with mechanical engineers to understand design requirements and translate them into accurate drawings with minimal support.
• Proactively identify potential design/drafting issues and manufacturing challenges and propose cost-effective and practical solutions.
• Maintain strong attention to detail and documentation to ensure compliance with quality standards.
• Use CAD tools (

  SolidWorks, Inventor, AutoCAD

  ) and PLM software to maintain a well-organized design database.
• Work closely with global colleagues to deliver high-quality drawing packages under tight deadlines.

What You Bring

• Diploma in Mechanical/ Production engineering.
• Solid experience in drafting, particularly on Structural/casting/manufacturing.
• Knowledge on steel structures, castings and manufacturing processes, GD&T and welding is desired.
• Proficient in SolidWorks, Inventor, AutoCAD, and PLM softwares such as Enovia.
• Good communication skills in English (written and verbal).
• Strong attention to detail, good planning and organizing skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines.
• Adaptable, collaborative, and capable of working in cross-functions, and global teams.

What we offer

• Competitive benefit package including Health Insurance, Personal Accident / Disability, Group Term Life Insurance, Annual health check-up, and voluntary insurance options.
• Time to recharge through 30 days PTO (with up to 10 days carry forward as Earned Leave stock)
• Work-life balance with a flexible work schedule so you can focus on professional and personal priorities.
• Financial support for continuing education
• Employee Assistance Program
• A global network of supportive colleagues and growth opportunities
• We encourage applicants of all backgrounds and perspectives to apply - the more diverse our employees are, the stronger our team is.

FLSmidth is a full flowsheet technology and service supplier to the global mining and cement industries. We help our customers to improve performance, lower operating costs and reduce environmental impact. – for more information please visit FLSmidth.com/careers.