The main purpose of the role is to lead the Current Product Engineering team. This involves providing technical guidance, allocating resources, and overseeing the execution of CPE special projects, ECRs, standardization, and value engineering activities. The job holder will also coordinate with various sites and BOC members, leveraging their expertise in MV/LV switchgear product design, product lifecycle management, engineering change management, manufacturing processes, and team management
Direct Reports: 4
Key Accountabilities:
Description of the Accountability Performance Indicators (How accountability is measured)
1. Provide guidance for creating comprehensive project plans and oversee the team s execution of design activities related to CPE Special projects. Ensure that deliverables are completed within specified timelines and budget constraints. Collaborate with the project manager to monitor project timelines, expenses, and risks
2. Ensure the team follows the engineering change processes developed by Lucy engineering team. Prioritize the ECRs based on criticality and maintain the ECR completion target
3. Ensure effective usage of Lucy PLM & CAD system guidelines to prepare drawings & bill of material
4. Lead Value Engineering initiatives for current products, drive cost reduction efforts, enhance process efficiency through standardization activities, and promote continuous improvement
5. Responsible for approval and allocation of ECR raised by different lucy team during BOC meeting.
6. Set performance and development objectives, align team goals with department head objectives at the beginning of the year, and regularly review progress and achievements on a quarterly basis
7. Participate in the Internal Budget Reviews. Provide information for Management Reports and Forecasts
8. Help in recruitment of right competent employees for replacement role / new role by preparing ATR, conducting interview and selection of candidate with the help of talent resource partner
9. Ensure compliance with the engineering change process in alignment with ISO requirements. Participate in internal and external audits to demonstrate adherence to ISO processes
10. Mentor and help team maintain the level of competencies needed for present and future projects. Identify skill gaps and work with management to fill those
Job Context:
As a key leader within the team, this position is responsible for planning, monitoring, and executing all allocated CPE projects, including Engineering Change Management, Value Engineering and standardization activities. The role involves achieving CPE engineering objectives within specified schedules, costs and quality standards. Additionally, the position collaborates with NPD, Sales, and other Lucy sites globally to achieve desired outcomes, enhance processes and improve efficiency. The job holder is expected to contribute to team skill development and competencies
Qualifications, Experience & Skills
Minimum Qualifications and Knowledge: - Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical / Mechanical with MV/LV switchgear background
Minimum Experience: 12 to 16 years of experience
Job-Specific Skills: Understanding of LV/MV switchgear products & its applications, Value Engineering,
Cost analysis, Manufacturing processes, Engineering Change Management, Testing and validation of switchgear product
Behavioural Competencies: Positive attitude, Develop and maintain effective relationship with internal & external stakeholders, good communication skills, Team building