Senior Mechanical Engineer

Job Description:

The Senior Engineer, Product Development will be based in Hyderabad, India. In this position, you will report to the Manager, Product Development.  Watch "Culture is our Passion" to learn more about us.

We are looking for someone who demonstrates:

• Passionate drive to innovate and create
• Integrity to the core
• Enthusiastic customer focus
• Consistent interactive teamwork
• Desire for continuous improvement and top performance

Here is a glimpse of what you'll do:

• Drive projects from conceptualization till production.
• Perform structural FEA analysis on the components.
• Execute product validation needed to deliver successful systems, products, and components to meet/exceed the customer's specifications.
• Responsible for the management of all design activities including Request for Quotations (RFQs), Design freeze/release, Design Failure Mode Effect Analysis (DFMEA), Production Part Approval Process (PPAP), Design Verification/Product Validation (DV & PV) testing and Computer Aided Engineering (CAE)
• Improve reliability performance to reduce or eliminate warrantable issues.
• Drive forward product development, innovation and think outside the box to generate engineering advantage for customers.
• To think creatively to develop new/improved solutions and identify and implement design improvements (functionality, cost, design for manufacture)
• Drive the product builds and testing in R&D test facility.
• Provide the engineering support for design, development or optimization of products by collaborating with cross-functional teams.
• Engage with suppliers in DFM discussions.
• Review quality documents (PPAP, FAI reports) and support manufacturers for any engineering concerns.
• Own full responsibility for the development and execution of the products.

Here is some of what you'll need (required):

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent. Master's Degree in Mechanical Engineering is preferred.
• 5+ years related to mechanical engineering experience with a strong understanding of the mechanical engineering principles and methodologies. 
• Prior experience of driving and launching products involving all aspects of product development cycle.
• In-depth experience with Solid Works in drafting, modelling, fixture design detailing practices, GD&T, tolerance stack up analyses.
• Ability to establish and develop DFMEA for new products.
• Strong knowledge of steel manufacturing processes like sheet metals and castings.
• Strong aptitude and intuition in mechanical failure investigation, FMEA, Fish bone diagrams etc.

Here are a few of our preferred experiences:

• Excellent prioritization and project development skills
• Process oriented designer with good engineering management skills.
• Positive attitude and a team player.

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