13 Nov
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Prabhu Subramaniam
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Kochi
13 Nov
Prabhu Subramaniam
Kochi
Responsibilities
- Lead the design, development, and validation of new power connector, cable assemblies
products, and related accessories.
- Capture customer requirements into the product design.
- Drive concept generation, mechanical and electrical design verification, and qualification
testing.
- Support defining and executing verification and product qualification test plans.
- Conduct and lead technical reviews, including Design Failure Mode and Effect Analysis
(DFMEA), Tolerance Stack-ups, Design for Manufacturability (DFM), and design validation.
- Perform FEA structural simulations, and environmental stress testing.
- Ensure designs meet applicable industry standards (e.g., UL 1977, IEC 62196-2, UL 2202,
etc.).
- Provide technical leadership and mentoring to junior engineers and project teams.
- Interface directly with PM and Sales to present technical solutions and gather feedback.
- Collaborate with global engineering, marketing, sales, manufacturing, and quality teams.
- Drive innovative solutions, stay updated with emerging technologies, and initiate cost-
saving initiatives.
- Support new business opportunities through proposal and design development activities.
- Ensure health, safety, and regulatory compliance throughout product development
activities.
Qualifications
- Bachelors Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Master’s Degree preferred.
- 6 + years of experience in mechanical product design and development,
preferably with power connectors or related electromechanical products.
- Expertise with CAD software: Creo (mandatory), SolidWorks familiarity a plus.
- Proficient in FEA tools such as ANSYS.
- Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes including injection molding,
stamping, plating, molding, and assembly.
- Solid understanding of mechanics of materials.
- Strong knowledge if DFM and DFA.
- Experience in designing latching mechanisms, sealing mechanisms, and plastic
injection molded parts.
- Experience with PLM systems (Windchill).
- Knowledge of product design methodologies: GD&T;, DFM, DFMEA, statistical
tolerance stack analysis.
- Experience in product testing, validation processes, and qualification protocols.
- Understanding of Six Sigma and statistical process control (DFSS knowledge is a
plus).
- Strong communication skills with the ability to effectively present technical
information to global customers and internal stakeholders.
- Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously with minimal
supervision.
- Knowledge of global industry standards and regulatory certifications (e.g., UL,
IEC, EIA).
- High technical aptitude and willingness to continually learn and adapt to new
technologies.
Behavioral Competencies
- Performance Focused: Executes efficiently, meeting project deadlines and
deliverables.
- Creative Thinker: Brings cutting-edge, long-term solutions to technical challenges.
- Coach: Capable of mentoring others and leading technical project teams.
📌 Senior Mechanical Engineer (Kochi)
🏢 Prabhu Subramaniam
📍 Kochi