Senior Design Engineer

Senior Design Engineer – Prasanna Packaging Machinery Pvt. Ltd. Location: Wagle Estate, Thane Employment: Full-Time Compensation: ₹12 Lakhs annually + Performance-Based Incentives About Prasanna Packaging Machinery Pvt. Ltd. Prasanna Packaging is a trusted manufacturer of automated primary packaging systems serving the Dairy, Food Processing, FMCG, Pharmaceutical, and Chemical industries . Our product portfolio includes: Cup Filling & Sealing Machines Tin Filling & Seaming Machines Bottle Filling and Crown Capping Lines Pouch Filling & Capping Machines Cartoning Machines Integrated Conveying & Packaging Automation Systems We specialize in hygienic, efficient, and reliable packaging equipment designed to meet the demanding needs of modern production environments. Role Overview We are seeking an experienced Senior Design Engineer to lead the end-to-end design and development of Prasanna Packaging’s machine range. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in Solid Edge/SolidWorks , an excellent understanding of mechanical systems, and hands-on experience in designing packaging or capital equipment. This is a senior technical role for a professional with 15+ years of experience in packaging machinery or similar automated equipment. Key Responsibilities 1. Machine Design & Development Lead the design of PPMPL’s core equipment including: Cup Filling & Sealing Machines Tin Filling & Seaming Machines Bottle Filling & Crown Capping Lines Pouch Filling & Capping Machines Cartoning Machines Conveyors & Packaging Automation Modules Create detailed 3D models, 2D drawings, assemblies, and BOMs . Develop hygienic, safe, and efficient designs suitable for dairy, food, and FMCG applications. Perform design calculations, mechanism design, motion studies, and engineering validation. 2. Engineering Documentation Prepare accurate manufacturing drawings with GD&T. Conduct DFMEA, tolerance analysis, and risk assessments. Manage ECOs, revision control, standardization, and documentation workflows. 3. Product Improvement & Innovation Analyze machine performance, customer feedback, and field reports to drive design improvements. Lead value engineering initiatives for cost reduction and improved manufacturability. Implement new technologies, materials, and design methods for product enhancement. 4. Cross-Functional Collaboration Coordinate with production, procurement, QA, assembly, and service teams . Support machine trials, FAT/SAT, and resolve design issues during assembly/testing. Provide pre-sales technical support for customer-specific requirements. 5. Vendor & Manufacturing Support Review supplier drawings, ensure manufacturability, and approve technical submissions. Provide ongoing support to the shop floor for fabrication, machining, and assembly. 6. Project Leadership Plan and manage design timelines, resource requirements, and deliverables. Ensure timely and error-free design release aligned with customer commitments. Required Qualifications & Skills Educational Qualifications B.E / B.Tech in Mechanical or Instrumentation Engineering. M.E / M.Tech preferred. Experience Minimum 15 years in: Packaging machinery design Capital equipment Special purpose machines (SPM) Automation systems for FMCG / Food / Dairy / Pharma sectors Technical Skills Expert in Solid Edge & SolidWorks . Strong knowledge of: Sheet metal design Pneumatic & servo systems Hygienic machine design Mechanisms, kinematics, machine elements Weldments, assemblies, tolerance stacks Motion analysis & simulations Soft Skills Strong technical leadership and mentoring ability. Excellent communication and cross-team collaboration. Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. Performance Matrix (PPMPL-Specific) 1. Design Quality & Accuracy – 30% Drawing accuracy: GD&T correctness: ≥95% First-pass machine trial success: ≥90% 2. Timeliness & Delivery – 25% On-time release: ≥95% Design cycle efficiency: Meets industry benchmarks ECO response time: 3. Innovation & Improvement – 15% Min. 3 value-engineering initiatives/year 2 major product enhancements/year Quarterly adoption of design tools/methods 4. Team Collaboration – 15% 95% production issues closed within SLA Positive vendor & internal team feedback Strong coordination rating in 360° review 5. Customer & Field Feedback – 10% Customer satisfaction: ≥8/10 Field issue response time: 6. Documentation & Compliance – 5% 100% BOM/documentation accuracy Full adherence to PPMPL design standards Incentive Structure (Example) Component Weightage Payout Cycle Design Quality 30% Quarterly On-Time Delivery 25% Quarterly Innovation 15% Annual Team Collaboration 10% Half-Yearly Customer Feedback 10% Annual Documentation 10% Quarterly