Lead Engineer

Job description:

• Senior Design Engineer with a minimum of 10 - 15 years of work experience in machine design to support design projects. Experience in Industrial Equipment and Machineries such as Paper machineries and discrete product machineries is required.

Technical skills:

• Engineering basics: Engineering Mechanics, Strength of Materials, Statics, Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerance.
• Metals: Material properties and selection, Min. Max. of conventional and un-conventional Manufacturing process.
• Industry specific Experience:
• Discrete Machines / SPM / Machine Tool / Automation; Material Handling, Conveyor systems, Bulk Material handling.
• Should have worked on at least couple of engineering projects from start to finish (Scope, Specification, Idea, Concept Engineering and Cross-functional team experience.
• 3D CAD modelling and detailing engineering should be able to create 3D modeling and associated 2D manufacturing drawings with GD&T.
• Experience in CAD data management using PDM / PLM software.
• Adherence to CAD standards ISO, ANSI, experience in MBD will be an added advantage.
• Knowledgeable in selection of electromechanical OEM parts (sprockets, belts, etc.).
• Exposure to machine building, installation and commissioning will be an added advantage.

Mandatory Skills:

• Proficiency with mechanical functions and principles.
• Ability to follow a prescribed engineering process.
• 3D CAD software proficiency:
• SolidWorks (Must) / Unigraphics (added advantage)
• Familiarity with Electrical / Controls / Pneumatics and hydraulics basics.
• Ability to work as a team.
• MS Office applications (Outlook, Teams, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.).

Essential duties and responsibilities:

• Performs, plans, and/or schedules detailed phases of the Engineering work in a portion of a major project or in a total project of moderate scope.
• Performs work that involves conventional Engineering practice but may include a variety of complex features such as conflicting design requirements, unsuitability of conventional materials, and difficult coordination requirements.
• Creates project estimates, product specifications, floor plans, and designs (including options) that meet customer-specific requirements.
• Develops Engineering models and/or drawings (using company standards and tools) including Bills of Materials (BOMs). Ensures that documentation is clear, complete, accurate and compliant with appropriate company standards.
• Participates in multi-discipline teams addressing specific design or process issues.
• Performs continuous improvement/cost reductions on machines and options.
• Performs risk assessments for specific machines and/or options.
• Creates documentation needed to approve the quality of machinery/options.
• Proposes and implements tools/processes to improve overall company efficiency.
• Participates in R&D projects (under guidance of senior-level Engineers).
• Participates in sales meetings to describe product-related issues and ongoing work.
• Participates in customer meetings to discuss specific machine layouts, specifications, etc.
• Manages costs, schedules, and performance on assigned projects.
• Trains Customer Service, Production Engineering and customer on machine setup, operation, and maintenance.
• Becomes familiar with all company safety standards.
• Performs all commitments/tasks in a timely and professional manner.

Travel:

Occasional global travel may be required for this position up to 15%.