Senior Mechanical Product Development Engineer / Power Products

Job Title: Senior Mechanical Engineer

Group: Power Solutions

Location : Kochi, Kerala

Job Summary:

Deputy Manager – Mechanical Product Development to lead the design and development of next-generation power connector solutions. The incumbent will provide technical and strategic leadership for new product development, manage a team of design engineers, drive innovation, and ensure timely delivery of customer-focused solutions from concept to mass production. This role requires close collaboration with global engineering teams, customers, suppliers, manufacturing, quality, and program management while ensuring world-class engineering standards, quality, cost, and delivery.

Responsibilities:

· Lead end-to-end product development for power connectors, cable assemblies, and related products.

· Manage and mentor a team of Mechanical Design Engineers, providing technical guidance and performance coaching.

· Drive product architecture, concept development, feasibility studies, and design reviews.

· Lead customer technical discussions, Voice of Customer (VOC) capture, and translate requirements into robust product designs.

· Own DFMEA, DFM, DFA, tolerance stack-up analysis, GD&T;, and design validation activities.

· Review and approve engineering drawings, specifications, BOMs, and engineering change requests.

· Lead verification, qualification, reliability, and environmental testing.

· Ensure compliance with UL, IEC, EIA, and customer-specific standards.

· Collaborate with Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, Tooling, and Program Management for successful product industrialization.

· Drive design cost optimization, value engineering, and productivity improvements.

· Support RFQs, customer presentations, technical proposals, and design reviews.





· Lead root cause analysis for product issues using structured problem-solving methodologies.

· Introduce innovative technologies, materials, and design practices to improve product performance.

· Manage engineering project timelines, resource allocation, and risk mitigation.

· Build technical capability within the engineering team through mentoring and knowledge sharing.

· Support global product roadmap initiatives and strategic engineering projects.

Qualifications:

- 13–15 years in Mechanical Product Development.
- Minimum 5+ years leading engineering teams or technical projects.
- Experience in connector, automotive, EV charging, industrial, or electromechanical products is highly preferred.
- Exposure to global customer interactions and cross-functional engineering teams.
- Experience in NPI (New Product Introduction) and product lifecycle management.
- Strong expertise in Creo (Mandatory); SolidWorks knowledge is an added advantage.
- Hands-on experience with ANSYS/FEA simulations.
- Expertise in Plastic Injection Molding, Metal Stamping, Plating, Tooling, and Assembly Processes.
- Strong understanding of:
- GD&T;
- DFMEA
- DFM/DFA
- Tolerance Stack-up Analysis
- Design Validation
- Reliability Engineering
- Experience in designing latching mechanisms, sealing systems, and high-performance connector products.
- Valuable knowledge of PLM systems (Windchill preferred).
- Knowledge of Six Sigma/DFSS methodologies.
- Excellent project management and technical decision-making skills.

Leadership Competencies:

- Technical Leadership
- Strategic Thinking
- Customer Focus
- Innovation & Continuous Improvement
- Decision Making
- People Development & Coaching
- Cross-functional Collaboration
- Project & Risk Management
- Result Orientation
- Effective Stakeholder Management

Work Location: In person

📌 Product Development Engineer - Power products (Kochi)
🏢 FIFO International
📍 Kochi