JOB DESCRIPTION

SENIOR DESIGN HEAD

Company

RD GROUP

JD Number

RD/DES/2026/05

Position Title

Senior Design Head / Head – Design & Development

Department

Design and Development

Reporting To

Managing Director (MD)

Approval Authority:

Managing Director (MD)

1. Role Objective

To lead and manage the complete Design and Development Department, ensuring timely execution of engineering projects, high-quality design outputs, current product development, reverse engineering, and continuous product improvement. The role is responsible for design strategy, team leadership, technical approvals, cross-functional coordination, cost optimization, and ensuring that all designs meet customer requirements, manufacturing feasibility, quality standards, and company objectives.

2. Key Responsibilities

A. Design Department Leadership and Management

- Lead and manage the complete Design and Development Department.
- Allocate projects and responsibilities among Senior Design Engineers, Junior Design Engineers, and CAD Designers.
- Establish design priorities, project schedules, milestones, and delivery timelines.
- Monitor team performance, productivity, and project progress.
- Develop the technical capabilities of team members through training, mentoring, and performance reviews.
- Establish standard design procedures, drawing practices, and documentation systems.

B. Design Review and Technical Approval

- Review and approve engineering drawings, 3D models, assembly drawings, and Bill of Materials (BOMs).
- Ensure technical accuracy, dimensional correctness, tolerances, and manufacturing feasibility.
- Verify that designs meet functional, safety, quality, and performance requirements.
- Conduct design reviews before releasing drawings for manufacturing.
- Identify potential design risks and implement corrective actions to reduce errors and rework.
- Ensure proper control of drawing revisions and engineering changes.

C. New Product Development (NPD)

- Lead the design and development of new products, machines, assemblies, and components.
- Identify opportunities for product innovation and technical improvement.
- Conduct design feasibility studies, concept development, prototyping, and validation.
- Coordinate testing and performance evaluation of newly developed products.
- Ensure products meet customer specifications, market requirements, and company objectives.
- Drive continuous improvement in product performance, reliability, and serviceability.

D. Reverse Engineering and Product Improvement

- Lead reverse engineering activities for existing machines, components, and assemblies.
- Develop engineering drawings and 3D models from physical samples, measurements, and available technical information.
- Identify opportunities to improve existing product designs.




- Develop suitable replacement components and alternative designs where required.
- Evaluate component failures and implement design improvements to prevent recurrence.
- Maintain complete and updated technical records of redesigned components and assemblies.

E. Coordination with Production, Purchase, Quality and Service

- Coordinate with Production to ensure designs are practical, manufacturable, and easy to assemble.
- Resolve complex technical issues arising during manufacturing and assembly.
- Work with Purchase to finalize technical specifications, material requirements, and vendor-related design details.
- Coordinate with Quality to address design-related quality issues and implement corrective and preventive actions.
- Work with Service and Sales teams to understand field problems, customer requirements, and product improvement opportunities.
- Provide technical support for customer-specific designs and engineering changes.

F. Cost Optimization and Value Engineering

- Identify opportunities to reduce product manufacturing costs without compromising quality or performance.
- Optimize material selection, component design, fabrication methods, and assembly processes.
- Evaluate alternative materials and components for cost-effectiveness and availability.
- Reduce manufacturing rework, material wastage, and design-related production delays.
- Promote standardization and reuse of proven components and design modules.
- Support value engineering initiatives to improve product profitability.

G. Project Planning and Execution

- Prepare and monitor design project plans, schedules, and resource requirements.
- Ensure timely release of drawings, BOMs, and technical documents to the relevant departments.
- Track project milestones and resolve technical bottlenecks.
- Coordinate multiple design projects and prioritize tasks based on business requirements.
- Report design project status, risks, and resource requirements to the Managing Director.
- Ensure effective coordination between design, production, purchase, quality, and other departments.

H. Vendor and Technical Development

- Provide technical guidance for vendor development and component sourcing.
- Review vendor drawings, component specifications, and technical proposals.
- Evaluate alternative components and manufacturing solutions.
- Support supplier-related technical problem-solving and design standardization.




- Ensure purchased components meet approved engineering specifications.

I. Documentation, Standards and Compliance

- Ensure proper maintenance of CAD files, engineering drawings, BOMs, design calculations, and technical specifications.
- Establish and maintain design documentation and revision-control procedures.
- Ensure compliance with applicable engineering standards, customer specifications, and internal quality procedures.
- Maintain records of design approvals, engineering changes, test reports, and product validation.
- Protect company drawings, technical information, and intellectual property.

3. Skills and Competencies

- Strong leadership, team management, and decision-making abilities.
- Advanced knowledge of mechanical design and engineering principles.
- Proficiency in CAD software such as SolidWorks, AutoCAD, CATIA, or equivalent tools.
- Strong knowledge of 2D drawings, 3D modelling, assemblies, GD&T;, and engineering tolerances.
- Experience in machine design, fabrication, material selection, and manufacturing processes.
- Knowledge of reverse engineering, product development, and value engineering.
- Ability to review design calculations, component selection, and technical feasibility.
- Strong project planning, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Effective communication and cross-functional coordination.
- Ability to manage deadlines, technical risks, and multiple engineering projects.

4. Performance Indicators (KPIs)

- On-time completion of design projects and drawing releases.
- Accuracy and quality of engineering drawings and design outputs.
- Reduction in design errors, manufacturing rework, and design-related rejection.
- Successful development and implementation of new products.
- Achievement of product cost-reduction and value-engineering targets.
- Improvement in team productivity and resource utilization.
- Timely resolution of production and field-related technical issues.
- Compliance with design documentation and revision-control procedures.
- Improvement in product reliability, manufacturability, and customer satisfaction.

5. Educational and Experience Requirements

- Qualification: Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Production Engineering. A Master’s Degree is preferred.
- Experience: Minimum 8–12 years of relevant experience in mechanical design and engineering, including substantial team leadership experience.
- Experience in machine manufacturing, crushing and screening equipment, material handling equipment, fabrication, or heavy engineering is preferred.
- Proven experience in managing a design team and delivering

Email: [email protected]

Pay: ₹45,000.00 - ₹60,000.00 per month

Benefits:

- Provident Fund

Work Location: In person

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