R&D Manager

Company: Boss Hydraulics LLP
Location: Ahmedabad, Gujarat
Department: Research & Development
Reporting To: Technical Director / Plant Head
Experience Required: 6 years in R&D, Hydraulic Product Development, and Manufacturing
Education: B.E. / B.Tech / M.E. / M.Tech in Mechanical Engineering or relevant discipline

About Boss Hydraulics LLP:

Boss Hydraulics LLP is an ISO 9001:2015 certified company, engaged in the manufacturing of hydraulic gear pumps with aluminium extrusion housing and hydraulic hand pumps, under the brand name BOSS since the year 2000. With customers across the globe and a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Ahmedabad, we offer over 100 different pump models, ranging in displacement from 0.8 cc to 67 cc, and operating pressures up to 250 bar.

With advanced production technology and global-standard quality systems, we are now seeking a skilled and motivated R&D Manager to lead our product innovation and technical development team.

Job Summary:

As the R&D Manager, you will be responsible for designing, developing, testing, and improving hydraulic gear pumps and hand pumps to meet evolving customer and market needs. The role requires a strong foundation in mechanical design, hydraulic systems, CNC/VMC machining processes, small component assembly, and testing. You will play a key role in expanding and upgrading our product portfolio while maintaining manufacturing efficiency and quality.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead new product development and engineering improvements for hydraulic gear pumps and hand pumps.
• Design and optimize pump components using 3D CAD software (SolidWorks, AutoCAD, etc.).
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure design for manufacturability (DFM) and ease of assembly.
• Develop, validate, and improve pump designs for performance, durability, and efficiency.
• Oversee CNC/VMC machining processes, including programming review, tooling, and fixturing strategies.
• Lead the design and validation of hydraulic circuits, components, and system-level integration.
• Define and supervise testing protocols for flow, pressure, efficiency, leakage, and endurance.
• Analyze failure modes (FMEA), troubleshoot field issues, and drive corrective engineering actions.
• Ensure adherence to ISO 9001:2015 and other quality standards in design and development activities.
• Coordinate with QA, production, and supply chain teams to implement new designs into production.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Strong understanding of hydraulic gear pump design and working principles.
• Expertise in mechanical design, fluid dynamics, and materials selection.
• Experience with aluminium extrusion components, tolerances, and fitment.
• Hands-on knowledge of CNC/VMC operations, machining practices, and fixture/tool design.
• Familiarity with assembly techniques for small, high-precision hydraulic components.
• Experience in product validation testing (flow, pressure, thermal, durability).
• Proficiency in CAD tools like SolidWorks, AutoCAD, or Creo.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage R&D projects from concept to production.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and documentation skills.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Up to ₹60,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Paid time off

Experience:

• Research & development: 3 years (Preferred)
• design: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person