Design Manager

Surendranagar, Gujarat

Job Summary

Design Manager is responsible for leading the design and development of gear pumps and related components, ensuring products meet performance, quality, cost, and manufacturability requirements. The role bridges design, manufacturing (CNC/VMC), quality, and customer requirements to deliver robust and competitive products.

Key Responsibilities

Product Design Development

- Lead design and development of external/internal gear pumps , variants, and custom solutions.
- Prepare and approve design calculations, 3D models, 2D drawings, GDT , and BOMs.
- Ensure designs meet hydraulic performance, pressure, efficiency, noise, and durability targets.
- Drive standardization and modular design to reduce cost and lead time.

Engineering Analysis Validation

- Perform and review hydraulic, mechanical, and thermal calculations .
- Review tolerances, fits, surface finishes critical for pump performance and leakage control.
- Support prototype development, testing, validation, and design iterations.
- Analyze field failures and implement design solutions.

Design for Manufacturing

- Ensure designs are optimized for in-house CNC/VMC machining , assembly, and testing.
- Collaborate with Production to finalize machining processes, fixtures, and tooling needs.
- Support cycle time reduction and manufacturability improvements through design changes.
- Manage ECNs/ECRs and configuration control.

Cross-Functional Coordination

- Work closely with Production, Quality, Materials, and Maintenance teams.
- Support PPAP/APQP, control plans,



and quality documentation.
- Provide technical support during audits, customer reviews, and cost-reduction initiatives.
- Interface with customers for technical discussions, approvals, and custom requirements.

Team Leadership Development

- Lead and mentor Design Engineers and Draftsmen.
- Allocate tasks, review designs, and ensure adherence to timelines.
- Establish design standards, checklists, and best practices.
- Conduct technical training and skill development within the team.

Documentation, Compliance IP

- Ensure accurate and controlled engineering documentation.
- Ensure compliance with applicable standards (ISO, customer specs).
- Maintain design history files and revision control.
- Support IP protection and design confidentiality.

Key Skills Competencies

- Strong knowledge of gear pump design and hydraulics .
- Expertise in GDT, tolerancing, materials, heat treatment, surface finishes .
- Proficiency in CAD tools (SolidWorks/Creo/AutoCAD or similar).
- Understanding of CNC/VMC machining processes and assembly practices.
- Solid analytical, problem-solving, and leadership skills.
- Effective cross-functional communication.

Educational Qualification

- BE / BTech in Mechanical Engineering
- MTech or specialization in Design (preferred)

Travel Work Arrangements/Requirements

6 Days Working

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