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Head of Product Design

2 weeks ago

Gurgaon, Haryana, India Machino Plastics Ltd Full time ₹ 20,00,000 - ₹ 25,00,000 per year

Job Description:
Head of Department - Product Design
(Interior & Exterior Trims)

Location:
Manesar

Department:
Research & Development / Product Engineering

Reporting: General Manager

Reports: Managers/AM Product Design, Design Engineers, as per organization chart

Job Summary:

Head of Department - Product Design will lead the Interior & Exterior Trims product design department. This is a senior leadership position responsible for the entire design-to-production lifecycle, from concept ideation and aesthetic design to engineering for manufacturability (DFM) and launch of all interior and exterior trim components for our automotive products. Strategic thinking with a deep understanding of design principles, materials science, manufacturing processes, and market trends are prerequisites. You will be responsible for building, mentoring, and inspiring a team of talented designers to deliver innovative, cost-effective, manufacturable, aesthetically pleasing, and functionally superior products that and meet the highest quality standards and set new industry standards.

Key Responsibilities (KRAs):

  • End-to-End Product Development:
  • Oversee the entire design process for plastic parts:
    conceptual sketches
    ,
    3D CAD modelling
    (Surface & Solid) that align with
    customer design language
    , prototyping, validation, and production launch.
  • Ensure all designs meet critical requirements: aesthetics, function, cost, weight, timing, and quality.
  • 3D CAD Mastery: Ensure expert-level 3D data creation. This includes:
  • Class-A Surface Development
    : Supervising the creation of mathematically perfect, curvature-continuous surfaces for visible components.
  • Solid & Functional Modelling
    : Overseeing the design of internal structures, ribs, snap-fits, living hinges, and mounting features.
  • Software
    : Ultimate authority on best practices for
    Siemens NX
    .
  • Design for Excellence
    (DFX): Champion and enforce rigorous application of principles specific to injection moulding, over-moulding, and other relevant processes.
  • Design for Manufacturing
    (DFM): Ensuring all designs are optimized for the injection moulding process (e.g., uniform wall thickness, adequate draft angles, appropriate radiations to avoid sink marks).
  • Design for Assembly
    (DFA): Designing for ease and efficiency of assembly with other components (e.g., fool-proofing, clear locating features).
  • Design for Cost
    (DFC): Driving cost-out initiatives through part consolidation, material selection, and design simplification.
  • Design for Quality & Durability
    : Implementing robust designs that meet performance criteria (e.g., fit & finish, gloss levels, scratch resistance, chemical resistance, thermal cycling).
  • Tolerancing & Documentation:
    Ensure all 2D drawings are meticulously detailed with full
    Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)
    and comprehensive tolerance stack-up analyses are performed.
  • Strategic Leadership & Team Management:
  • Lead, mentor, and develop a multidisciplinary team of product Designers, CAD Engineers, and Project Designers.
  • Define the department's technical vision, strategy, and roadmap aligned with company goals.
  • Manage resource allocation, workload planning, and departmental budgets.
  • Drive a culture of innovation, continuous improvement, and excellence in execution.
  • Assign and monitor project tasks and deadlines.
  • Foster a collaborative and productive work environment.
  • Effective team management involves:
  • Talent Development:
    Identifying training needs and providing opportunities for team members to enhance their skills.
  • Performance Management:
    Setting clear performance expectations, providing regular feedback, and conducting performance reviews.
  • Conflict Resolution:
    Addressing and resolving conflicts within the team in a timely and professional manner.
  • Resource Allocation:
    Effectively allocating resources (personnel, equipment, software) to ensure project success.
  • Promoting innovation:
    Encouraging the team to bring forward new ideas, and better design solutions.
  • Skills Gap Analysis:
    Identifying the skills needed for current and future projects and developing training programs to address any gaps.
  • Performance Coaching:
    Providing regular feedback, mentoring, and coaching to team members to improve their performance.
  • Succession Planning:
    Identifying and developing high-potential employees to take on leadership roles in the future.
  • Project Management:
  • Develop and manage project timelines and budgets.
  • Track project progress and identify potential delays.
  • Ensure projects are completed on time and within budget.
  • Successful project management requires:
  • Risk Management:
    Identifying and mitigating potential risks that could impact project timelines or budgets.
  • Change Management:
    Effectively managing changes to project scope or requirements.
  • Communication:
    Maintaining clear and consistent communication with stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Scheduling:
    creating and maintaining project schedules.
  • Documentation:
    Ensuring that all project documentation is accurate and up-to-date.
  • Technical Expertise & Quality Assurance:
  • Implement and maintain quality control procedures.
  • Provide expert guidance on material selection (e.g., ABS, PC, PP, TPEs, composites) and finishing processes.
  • Oversee the resolution of complex technical challenges related to tooling, moulding, part assembly, and performance.
  • Establish and enforce stringent quality standards and design validation protocols.
  • Lead root cause analysis and implement corrective actions for design-related issues.
  • Staying current with industry trends and technologies is crucial:
  • Advanced Moulding Technologies: Understanding and implementing advanced product design methodologies.
  • Simulation Software: Utilizing advanced simulation software to optimize product designs and predict performance.
  • Material Science: Keeping up to date with new materials that can be used for moulding.
  • Standardization of processes: ensuring that all processes are standardized to increase efficiency and reduce errors.

·      
Continuous Improvement:

o  Develop and standardize design processes, best practices, and documentation.

o  Drive the adoption of new technologies and software.

o  Stay abreast of industry trends in materials, manufacturing technologies, and design aesthetics.

o  Promote and implement lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies to enhance plant performance.

o  Identify opportunities for process optimization, waste reduction, and efficiency increase.

·      
Cross-Functional Collaboration & Client Management:

  • Serve as the primary design authority, liaising closely with Tooling, Manufacturing, Quality, and Procurement departments.
  • Partner with Project Management to ensure flawless execution and on-time delivery of all design milestones.
  • Interface directly with key clients (OEMs) to understand their design language, technical specifications, and requirements. Present design proposals and lead technical reviews.

·      
Reporting and Documentation:

o  Prepare regular reports on department performance for senior management.

o  Maintain accurate records of design output, production data, inventory, safety incidents, and compliance documentation.

·      
Regulatory & Safety Compliance:

o  Ensure that the department operates in compliance with all relevant laws, regulations, and environmental standards.

o  Maintain necessary permits and licenses for department operations.

o  Follow & ensure adherence to company policies / directives.

o  Ensure the safety of all personnel within the department by enforcing safety regulations and procedures.

o  Conduct regular safety inspections and implement corrective actions as necessary.

o  Provide safety training to department staff.

o  Energy conservation.

·      
Maintenance and Asset Management:

o  Oversee maintenance programs to ensure machinery and equipment are in optimal working condition.

o  Schedule and perform preventive and corrective maintenance activities for tools and equipment to minimize downtime and ensure optimal performance.

o  Manage capital expenditures for equipment upgrades, replacements, and maintenance projects.

o  Oversee the maintenance and repair of all department equipment, including computers, software, measuring/ testing instruments.

o  Troubleshoot and resolve equipment malfunctions as needed in coordination with maintenance, IT or other required departments.