Process Engineer

Handles the process engineering aspects through internal initiatives as well as external partnerships.

a. Analyses customer RFQs; responds to them adequately and on time

• Analyses the RFQs received through Marketing to understand customer requirements
• Carries out a feasibility study to assess whether current products will meet the requirements as is or with customization at the offered price and timeline
• In case of customization or new product to be developed, conducts a cost-benefit analysis with inputs from Head Engineering & Development, In-Charge NPD & Engineering, SCM and Finance
• Decides on the response to the customer whether the requirements can be met as per RFQ or any alternative offering that can be proposed
• Once the decision is approved by Head Engineering & Development, communicates the same to customer through marketing team
• Decides on the response to the customer whether the requirements can be met as per RFQ or any alternative offering that can be proposed
• Follows-up through marketing on any technical clarifications, feedback from customer, etc.

b. Product Engineering

• Analyses the current products to identify their positioning in the market in terms of technology, performance and commercial sense
• Identifies the gaps / areas of improvement and prioritizes them based on the extent of effort that will be needed and the impact of such effort
• Provides this information and analysis to the Head Engineering & Development with suggestions on initiatives to improve the range of products
• Prepares a product engineering plan with time and cost estimates for approval
• On obtaining the necessary approvals, initiates projects to implement the above plan
• In case of external partnerships, identifies the parties that will form the best fit with SasMos in terms of technology, culture and commercial aspects
• With the support of the senior team in the plant (Head Plant Operations, Manufacturing, Engineering and SCM), initiates discussions with potential / current partners to improve the product range / reach of SasMos
• Once the deal is finalized, works as a liaison between internal teams and the external partners in bringing in new products and facilitating technology transfer, engineering changes, etc
• Supports the Head Engineering in providing after-sales technical assistance to customers
• Works with Marketing team on initiatives for product promotions such as trade shows providing inputs on product features, etc
• Facilitates value analysis / value engineering studies internally to improve product performance / functionality, identify alternatives, reduce costs,etc

Manages the product life cycle in terms of current and future requirements

• Collects and collates information on the trends for current products including the demand-supply, nature of competition, applications, future requirements / forecasts, profitability, etc
• Networks with industry experts, market watchers, etc to get an external perspective on the current offerings
• Analyzes the above information to arrive at a roadmap for the organization in terms of what products in the portfolio need to sustained / improved / added / removed
• Presents the roadmap to the leadership team of the telecom division with the business case for introducing new products, replacing old ones, etc including the viability, revenue impact, etc
• Works on any other data / analysis that the leadership team may require to make the decision on the product portfolio
• In case of new products to be added, works with NPD to track the progress of the same till they are launched in the market and regular sales begin
• Documents all product related information for easy reference and analysis