Job Description – Design Manager

Department: Design & Engineering

Location: Bengaluru

Experience Required: 8–10 Years

Reporting To: Management

Position Overview

The Design Manager will be responsible for leading and managing the design and engineering activities across multiple projects. The role requires deep technical expertise, project coordination, cross-functional leadership, and the ability to deliver accurate, high-quality engineering designs within timelines.

Key Responsibilities

1. Design & Engineering Leadership

Lead the complete design lifecycle — concept, detailed engineering, validation, and final release.

Review and approve technical drawings, layouts, and design documents.

Ensure designs comply with industry standards, safety norms, and project specifications.

Coordinate with project managers to align design output with scope and project timelines.

2. Cross-Functional Collaboration

Work closely with SCM, procurement, projects, installation teams, and vendors.

Support project engineering teams with design clarifications and technical guidance.

Liaise with clients and consultants to understand design requirements and resolve technical queries.

3. Documentation & Quality Control

Develop and maintain design standards, templates, and checklists.

Ensure proper documentation: BOM, BOQ, drawings, calculation sheets, compliance documents.

Conduct internal design reviews and quality audits before submission.

4. Team Management

Lead, mentor,



and train design engineers and draftsmen.

Allocate tasks and monitor progress of design team members.

Conduct skill development programs and ensure continuous improvement.

5. Innovation & Continuous Improvement

Identify opportunities for design optimization and cost reduction.

Introduce creative tools, design software, and best practices.

Contribute to R&D; activities and new product development (NPD).

Required Skills & Competencies

Technical Skills

Robust knowledge of design engineering for gas systems, piping, MEP, industrial utilities, or relevant engineering domains.

Expertise in CAD tools: AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or similar.

Understanding of safety standards, compliance codes, and engineering documentation.

Ability to interpret engineering drawings, P&IDs;, GA drawings, and layouts.

Soft Skills

Strong leadership and team-handling capability.

Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making ability.

Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical / Electrical / Industrial Engineering or related field.

8–10 years of proven experience in engineering design and project coordination.

Experience leading a design team is mandatory.

Certification in design tools, project management, or relevant fields (preferred).

CTC & Benefits

As per industry standards and based on experience.

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