Role & responsibilities
- Product Development & NPD:
- Design and developments of Tanks (pressure vessels), sheet metal and plastic parts.
- 3D & 2D CAD model development/validation and basic FEA.
- Lead the product design and development of Electric Water Heaters.
- End-to-end involvement in New Product Development including feasibility studies, prototyping, validation, and production release.
- Work with VAVE Projects and standardization of Parts and drive the change management plan.
- DFMEA & Risk Management:
- Prepare and execute Design Failure Mode & Effects Analysis to identify and mitigate potential risks in product design.
- Use tools like Why-Why Analysis and Fishbone diagrams for RCA of field complaints.
- Project Management:
- Lead and collaborate with cross-functional teams (Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial design, Manufacturing and SCM) to ensure timely delivery of projects.
- Work with OEM/ODM suppliers,



handle RFQ/RFP processes, and review supplier designs.
- Execute Value Engineering and Kaizen initiatives for cost optimization.

Key Skills Required
- Proficient in 3D modelling and 2D drafting, basic FEA understanding.
- Good understanding in NPD process & stage-gate methodology
- Project management & vendor coordination.
- Should be solid in change management process and execution.
- DFMEA, RCA, Why-Why, Fishbone analysis.
- Compliance standards (Safety, BIS, BEE) understanding
- Coordinate with CFT team for multiple projects at same time
- Ready to travel and take responsibility and self-organising
- Support Project managers in achieving the targets

Preferred Tools & Platforms
- SolidWorks Mechanical / 3D CAD SW.
- PLM SW (WindChill)

📌 Senior Engineer- R&D (Kochi)
🏢 V-Guard
📍 Kochi