About Franke
We, the Franke group company with its three divisions, are a world's leading supplier of products and services for domestic kitchens, the professional foodservice systems and the convenience store sector as well as for professional coffee making. With around 60 companies, we are at home on five continents. Globally over 8,000 employees constantly take on new perspectives to identify opportunities and turn them into inspiring, cutting-edge solutions for tomorrow’s demands.
About the job
The role will join our R&D; team to support the design, development, and validation of Gas Hobs/Cooktops. The incumbent will work closely with cross-functional teams to develop innovative, safe, and compliant products while ensuring adherence to quality, performance, and regulatory standards.
Your tasks
• Design and develop gas hobs/cooktops from concept to production.
• Create and maintain 3D models, engineering drawings, and technical documentation using Creo.
• Conduct product testing, validation, and reliability assessments to ensure performance and quality standards.
• Ensure compliance with IS 4246 and other applicable safety and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, quality, sourcing, and marketing teams for successful product development and launch.
• Support product certification activities and drive continuous improvement through design optimization and problem-solving.
• Evaluate materials, manufacturing processes, and cost-effective design solutions to enhance product competitiveness.
Requirements
• Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Design, or a related field.
• 5–7 years of experience in Gas Hob/Cooktop design and development, preferably in the kitchen appliances industry.
• Strong proficiency in Creo for 3D modeling, design development, and engineering documentation.
• Sound knowledge of gas combustion principles, heat transfer, material selection, and IS 4246 compliance requirements.
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📌 Gas Hob/Cooktop Design (Pune)
🏢 Franke
📍 Pune