Senior Mechanical Product Development Engineer / Power Products

Job Title: Senior Mechanical Engineer

Group: Power Solutions

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 current 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.

 Good 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

Interested pls share cv to [email protected] with below details

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Pay: ₹3,000,000.00 - ₹5,000,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person

📌 Senior Mechanical Product Development Engineer / Power Products (Kochi)
🏢 FIFO International
📍 Kochi