Technical Project Manager

Technical Head / Technical Project Manager – RDSO Product Development & Engineering

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About the Role

Tayal & Co.

Technical Head / Technical Project Manager

Key Responsibilities

1. Product Engineering and Development

• Lead the full lifecycle of products such as FSDS (Fail-Safe Disc Brake Systems), Air Springs, EP Units, and Brake Pads—from concept to final approval.
• Interpret and implement 

  RDSO specifications, drawings, and testing procedures

   for each assigned product.
• Prepare detailed 

  design documents, material specifications, process flow charts, and inspection standards

  aligned with RDSO and ISO requirements.
• Drive 

  prototype development, functional testing, and design validation

   through internal and external resources.
• Establish manufacturability guidelines and ensure seamless transfer from design to production.
• Guide development in new segments (e.g., brake pads, elastomeric parts) through 

  benchmarking, reverse engineering, and vendor technical collaboration.

2. Technical Documentation and Compliance

• Prepare and maintain all 

  technical files, QAPs, DFMEA, PPAP, and process qualification documents.

• Ensure full compliance with 

  RDSO, IRIS, ISO 9001/14001/45001

   standards and customer-specific audit requirements.
• Coordinate with RDSO, inspection agencies, and certification bodies for 

  prototype and type approvals.

• Maintain traceable documentation for all tests, validations, and corrective actions.

3. Quality Assurance and Vendor Support

• Define and verify 

  testing parameters

   such as torque, fatigue, load, pressure, and vibration tests for all critical components.
• Support quality teams and vendors in achieving design conformance, metallurgical integrity, and process capability.
• Conduct 

  failure analysis, RCA (Root Cause Analysis), and CAPA

   for deviations or rejections.
• Approve tooling, gauges, and testing fixtures to ensure compliance with design intent.

4. Cross-Functional and Project Leadership

• Collaborate with production, purchase, and QC departments to ensure material readiness, cost efficiency, and timely delivery.
• Lead technical meetings, feasibility reviews, and product audits.
• Train engineers in technical documentation, design interpretation, and compliance procedures.
• Identify and evaluate opportunities for 

  indigenization, localization, and design optimization.

Required Skills and Competencies

• In-depth knowledge of 

  mechanical design, materials, and manufacturing processes

   relevant to railway and heavy-engineering components.
• Proven ability to interpret and implement 

  RDSO technical specifications

   into practical engineering deliverables.
• Strong understanding of 

  brake systems, suspension systems, and elastomeric components.

• Proficiency in 

  AutoCAD / SolidWorks

   and quality planning tools such as 

  APQP, DFMEA, PPAP, and MSA.

• Exposure to 

  type testing, functional validation, and metallurgical analysis.

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and documentation skills.
• Effective communication and leadership ability to manage cross-functional technical teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in 

  Mechanical, Production, or Industrial Engineering.

• 8–20 years

   of experience in 

  product design, technical development, or quality engineering

   within the 

  railway, automotive, or heavy-engineering

   sectors.
• Prior experience working on 

  RDSO-approved products

   or developing new components for RDSO qualification is highly preferred.
• Located in or willing to re-locate to Mohali , Chandigarh or Kharar area

Why Join Tayal & Co.

• Opportunity to 

  lead complete product ownership

   from specification to RDSO approval.
• Exposure to 

  multi-disciplinary projects

   involving mechanical, pneumatic, and elastomeric systems.
• Platform to 

  build new product lines

   from concept to certification in a growing organization.
• Work within a 

  technically driven, compliance-oriented environment

   that emphasizes innovation and precision engineering.

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