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In this role, you will lead the design and development of core engine components including 5C Components, Structures, Cylinder Pack and Lube / Cooling systems. Flexible approach to work across multiple components is essential.

Handle both Current Product Introduction (NPI) and Current Product Improvement (CPI) projects including cost optimization efforts like resourcing and rationalization as well as Engineering guidance for Field, Assembly and Quality related Issues.

Lead engineering activities across the entire product lifecycle from requirement gathering through launch and into production for component and system-level projects, with a strong emphasis on achieving cost, quality and delivery targets. Perform design calculations, initiate innovative ideas, support design failure model and effect analysis (DFMEA) and develop validation plan.

Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams including manufacturing, quality and suppliers to ensure seamless and successful product development.

Manage multiple projects and effectively communicate progress on cost, quality and timeline target to stakeholders including customer, suppliers, team members and other cross functional teams.

Develop and maintain comprehensive project plans to ensure successful execution of projects.

BE Mechanical engineering with 8 or more years of relevant experience in engine industry (or)

ME / MTech Mechanical engineering (specialization in IC engines / Engineering Design / Thermal engineering)



with 6 or more years of relevant experience in engine industry (ideal candidate).

Knowledge of techniques and tools that promote effective analysis; Level Extensive Experience:

Identifies many possible causes for a problem based on prior experience and current research.

Quantifies the costs, benefits, risks and chances for success before recommending a course of action.

ability to manage multiple concurrent objectives, projects, groups, or activities, making effective judgments as to prioritizing and time allocation.

Responds to day-to-day operational priorities while still making progress on project work.

Effectively performs the technical job aspects, continuously building knowledge and keeping up-to-date on technical and procedural job components.

Applies technical operating and project standards based on achieving excellence in delivered products, technologies and services.

Applies current procedures and technologies to help resolve technical issues in one's general area of technical competence.

Helps others solve technical or procedural problems or issues.

Computer-Aided Design & Engineering: ability to produce, analyze, simulate and test product design drafts.

Level Extensive Experience:

Performs manipulations on design objects, such as changing projections and managing drawing layers.

Consults on benefits and drawbacks of top-down design vs. bottom-up design.

Product Design - MFG: Knowledge of processes, approaches, tools and techniques of product design; ability to convert customer and market requirements into product design.

Level Extensive Experience:





Develops improvement plans for senior management and evaluates the outcome of the design against the functionality.

Trains others on advanced tools and approaches of product design.

Monitors the processes and procedures of a complex product design to ensure functional requirements are met.

Controls design and development costs of a proposed product through effective

Product Design and Development: ability to design, build, and develop a new product, technology, or service from concept through to production.

Communicates with professionals to understand various requirements of product design.

Uses automated tools to design or modify the design of a product.

Assists in building a complex prototype of product.

This job requires 5 working days from office

In this role, you will collaborate closely with Senior Engineers and Engineering Specialists to execute the design and development of core engine components, including rotating components, structures & cylinder packs and Lube / Cooling system components. Handle both new product introduction (NPI) and current product improvement (CPI) projects, implementing engineering solutions independently.

Independently manage engineering activities from concept to production in component/system development projects.

Provide technical support to manufacturing, quality, purchasing during part development.

Manage multiple projects and communicate results (Achievement towards cost / quality / timeline targets) to customers, suppliers, team members and other cross functional teams as required in various forums.

Perform design calculations, initiate ideas, support design failure model and effect analysis (DFMEA) and develop validation plan.

Create and manage project plan.

It is expressly not intended to be a comprehensive list of 'essential job functions' as that term is defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act.

This position requires working onsite five days a week.

Relocation is available for this position.

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