Senior Manager Engineering Air Fin Coolers

Hiring for One of our Client

Location : Chennai

Years of Experience : 12 - 15 Years

Key Responsibilities:

1. Product Engineering & Development

• Set up a team of engineers for AFC

• Lead them in design and development of AFC for diverse industrial

applications.

• Oversee thermal and mechanical design calculations, including pressure

drop, thermal sizing, plate pattern selection, and material optimization.

• Ensure product compliance with international codes and standards such as

ASME, TEMA, PED, CE, ISO, etc.

2. Project Engineering Execution

• Approve and review GA drawings, BOMs, and customer-specific technical

documentation.

• Manage engineering deliverables for customer orders, tenders, and turnkey

projects.

• Provide direction on configuration and customization of AFC for high-

pressure, high-temperature, or corrosive applications.

3. R&D and Product Innovation

• Drive innovation in AFC technology including winterization, reduction in

power consumption and improved efficiency etc..

• Support the development of high-efficiency, compact, and energy-saving heat

exchanger models.

• Collaborate with R&D and manufacturing to implement design improvements

and new product introductions (NPIs).

4. Technical Governance & Compliance

• Ensure engineering practices follow QA/QC protocols and regulatory

requirements.

• Lead or contribute to FMEA, DFMEA, risk assessments, and root cause

analysis for product failures or field complaints.

• Maintain design documentation, test records, and design validation protocols.

5. Team Leadership & Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Lead a multidisciplinary engineering team including thermal, mechanical, and

CAD professionals.

• Collaborate with sales, proposals, production, sourcing, and quality teams to

ensure seamless order execution.

• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to talent development and knowledge

transfer.

6. Customer & Sales Support

• Provide technical support for sales/pre-sales teams including solution

engineering and proposal reviews.

• Participate in customer discussions, design clarifications, and post-delivery

support when needed.

Qualifications

Education:

• B.E./B.Tech or M.E./M.Tech in Mechanical, Thermal, or Chemical Engineering

(required)

Experience:

• 12 - 15 years in the design and engineering of AFC

• Experience in leading engineering teams and managing high-value technical

projects

Skills Required:

Technical:

• Proficiency in thermal design software (HTRI-AFC)

• Knowledge of CAD and 3D modeling software (SolidWorks, AutoCAD, Creo)

• Understanding of metallurgy, gasket materials, and corrosion mechanisms

• Familiarity with international standards and pressure vessel design principles

Managerial

• Strong leadership and team management capabilities

• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills

• Effective communicator with cross-functional collaboration ability

swetha.s@thompsonshr.com