Summary:

An SPM (Special Purpose Machine) Asst/Dy. Manager in India designs and develops custom automated machinery and precision equipment tailored for specific manufacturing tasks. The Asst/Dy.

Manager leads teams to design new SPMs specific to Nidec manufacturing processes that will optimize production, focusing on efficiency, quality and cost reduction. He/She should be managing projects, driving lean initiatives, designing semi-automated or automated equipment/tooling and ensuring safety/compliance, collaborating cross-functionally with design, production, and quality, and mentoring engineers to achieve operational excellence.

Core Responsibilities:

- Machine Design: Create 3D models and 2D manufacturing drawings using CAD tools like SolidWorks, AutoCAD, or CATIA.
- Concept Development: Build machine concepts, perform engineering calculations, and apply Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T;).
- Component Selection: Choose standard mechanical parts, actuators, pneumatics, hydraulics, and motion control systems.
- Cross-Functional Support: Coordinate with electrical, assembly, and quality teams during manufacturing, trials, and shop-floor commissioning.
- Documentation: Prepare Bill of Materials (BOM), operation manuals, and engineering change management records.

Key Skills & Qualifications:

- Education: Bachelor’s Degree (B.E./B. Tech) in Mechanical or Mechatronics Engineering.
- Experience: 2 to 7 years of hands-on experience in machine design or factory automation.
- Technical Knowledge: Strong grasp of kinematics, pneumatic/hydraulic circuits, and shop-floor assembly practices
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication abilities.
- Experience with ERP/MES systems and manufacturing software
- Language(s) & level:



Fluent in English and Kannada

Key deliverables:

- Manufacturing process’ automation.
- Design and manufacturing of Special Purpose Machines
- On time delivery and maintain global standard quality system.
- Adhere to statutory compliances & safety in the shop floor practices.
- Implement automated solutions to the existing or current processes
- Capex Management.
- Build strong performance culture among the employees and develop talents.

Essentials:

Independently handling the MED activities for minimum 6-8 years and wide experience in design and manufacturing of Special Purpose Machines for various industries.

External & Internal Relationships:

External: Customers, Suppliers, Vendors, Government officials (need based) and Project heads.

Internal: Management team, cross functional/departments.

Travel Requirements:

Areas: Position is based at Corporate Office Bengaluru

Frequency: On regular intervals travel to NIAIPL entities and overseas on need basis.

Core Competencies: (Technical)

- Leadership and Management.
- Analytical ability and drive for Results.
- Knowledge on Six Sigma Tools, Lean Methodologies, TQM. Shopfloor systems and process.
- Machine building and automation.
- Negotiation and decision-making skills.
- Leading and directing the Cross functional teams.

Core competencies (Job related)

- Technical Expertise.
- Interpersonal skills.
- Transparent, flexible and Open minded.
- Ability to work in cross functional and cultural team.
- Excellent presentation skill.
- People management.
- Documentation and reporting.
- NEX5 Methodology, knowledge of QMS/EMS.
- Engagement skills, vision and expertise in continuous improvement.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

📌 Design & Development Specialist - SPM (Bengaluru)
🏢 Nidec Power
📍 Bengaluru