Gearbox Design Engineer

Job Title Gearbox Design Engineer Company Overview Preet Group is a leading Indian equipment manufacturer specialised in heavy-duty gearboxes gear drives and rolling-mill equipment Their Gear Gearbox division develops custom gearboxes worm parallel shaft helical bevel-helical for steel mills cement power marine etc As part of the team you will design analyse validate and support manufacturing of gearbox units to meet high performance reliability and industrial-service conditions Key Responsibilities Conceptualise gearbox architectures to meet application requirements torque speed ratio input output shafts mounting service conditions space constraints Generate 3D CAD models and detailed drawings of gearbox assemblies including gears shafts bearings housings seals and lubrication systems Perform gear geometry design e g helix angles module face width strength rating calculations bearing life calculations shaft design housing strength and lubricant system design Analyse stresses deflections thermal behaviour lubrication noise vibration aspects of the gearbox design perform FEA or other simulation as needed Ensure designs conform to industry standards gear standards bearing standards ISO AGMA etc and internal quality reliability benchmarks Collaborate with cross-functional teams manufacturing quality procurement components gear blanks test validation service maintenance Support prototype build testing commissioning troubleshooting and validation of gearbox units including field service support where required Create and maintain drawing packages BOMs specification sheets test reports and design change documentation Review and optimise existing gearbox products for cost manufacturability reliability and performance improvements Provide technical support to customers field team for gearbox issues modifications retrofits and upgrades Maintain up-to-date knowledge of gear technology materials lubrication systems and manufacturing methods Required Qualifications Experience Bachelor s degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent Master s preferred for senior roles Extensive years of experience in gearbox or power-transmission product design in heavy-industrial mining steel-mill marine or large-drive applications adjust based on level Strong working knowledge of gear design spur helical bevel worm gearbox architecture bearings shafts housings Proficiency in 3D CAD e g SolidWorks Creo CATIA and GA drawings plus experience with simulation tools FEA Familiarity with rating calculations for gears bearings fatigue life thermal and lubricant system design Good understanding of manufacturing processes for gears gearboxes gear cutting grinding heat-treatment shafts housings and cost- manufacturability trade-offs Strong analytical problem-solving skills and ability to translate application requirements into robust design solutions Team player with good communication skills able to interface with manufacturing procurement and field teams Willingness to travel for prototype testing field commissioning and troubleshooting as required Preferred Skills Experience with large industrial gearbox systems e g rolling mills cement mills wind turbines marine reduction gearboxes Knowledge of gearbox standards AGMA ISO lubrication system design and NVH noise vibration aspects Experience with reverse engineering upgrades of gearboxes Exposure to manufacturing quality systems e g ISO 9001 and project-based EPC or turnkey equipment design environment Experience in end-to-end product development from specification design manufacturing to commissioning Job Type Full-time Pay 500 000 00 - 600 000 00 per year Work Location In person