JOB DESCRIPTION / RESPONSIBILITIES / WORK PROFILE

1. New Product Development & Design Engineering

- Involved in new product development projects including:
- Reverse engineering of products.
- Coordination with Quality and Production teams.
- Strong knowledge of materials, heat treatment processes, GD&T;, tolerances, and manufacturing processes is essential.
- Guiding design team from costing , drawing development till validation of part.
- Technical communication with Supplier as well as Customer.

2. RFQ Management & Technical Costing

- Handle customer RFQs from receipt to submission.
- Conduct drawing review, technical feasibility studies, and design evaluations.
- Finding new vendors suitable for RFQ.
- Identify and coordinate with suitable suppliers/vendors.
- Perform cost analysis and support commercial discussions.
- Negotiate technical requirements with suppliers.
- Evaluate manufacturing methods, material selection, and process capabilities.
- Support new business opportunities through technical and cost optimization.

3. SAP Master Data Management

- Create and maintain Item Master data in SAP.
- Ensure accuracy of engineering and manufacturing data in SAP.

4. ISO Documentation & Compliance

- Create and maintain Design & Development documentation as per ISO requirements.
- Ensure compliance with ISO 9001 and internal quality procedures.
- Support internal and external audits related to design activities.

5.



Team Leadership & Team Management

- Lead and guide a team of Design Engineers for timely execution of projects.
- Allocate work, monitor progress, and ensure adherence to project timelines.
- Review design outputs, drawings, and technical documentation for accuracy and quality.
- Provide technical support, mentoring, and training to team members.
- Conduct regular design reviews and coordinate cross-functional activities with Quality, Procurement, Production, and Sales teams.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives in design processes and engineering practices.
- Monitor team performance and ensure compliance with organizational standards and customer requirements.
- Participate in resource planning and workload management to achieve departmental objectives.

6. Cross-Functional Coordination

- Coordinate with Customers, Suppliers, Quality, Production, and Procurement teams to ensure successful project execution.
- Provide technical solutions and support for manufacturing and quality-related issues.
- Participate in design review meetings and project discussions with customers when required.

7. Supporting Sales & Marketing team to add new customers from different sectors

- Other than Glass industry , explore other industry / sectors for business growth.
- Visiting recent customers as well as regular customers for technical discussion as well as to grow business.

📌 Design Manager IQ/0158 (Pune)
🏢 iQuest Management Consultants
📍 Pune