Head - Design & Development

Role Summary :

Lead the Mechanical Engineering function for the company's Diesel Generator (DG) product portfolio. Drive new product development, product improvements, value engineering, and design standardization while ensuring products meet performance, quality, cost, manufacturability, and regulatory requirements. Lead a multidisciplinary engineering team and work closely with Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, Sales, and Service to deliver innovative and competitive products.

Role & responsibilities

• Lead the Mechanical Design & Product Development team.
• Drive end-to-end design and development of DG set mechanical systems, including base frames, canopies, fuel tanks, cooling systems, exhaust systems, mounting arrangements, acoustic enclosures and structural assemblies.
• Develop new products and enhance existing products for performance, reliability, manufacturability, serviceability, and cost competitiveness.
• Establish engineering standards, design guidelines, and modular product platforms.
• Lead product validation, testing, and design reviews to ensure robust and reliable products.
• Drive value engineering, localization, and cost optimization initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with applicable industry standards, safety, and regulatory requirements.
• Support Manufacturing and Supply Chain in design for manufacturability, supplier development, and engineering change management.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve technical issues and support product lifecycle management.
• Build, mentor, and develop a high-performing engineering team while fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.

Preferred candidate profile

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering (Master's degree preferred).
• 18 - 25 years of experience in mechanical product design and development, preferably in DG Sets, Engines, Power Generation, Heavy Equipment, or Industrial Machinery.
• Proficiency in base frame design, canopy design, enclosure design, sheet metal design, sheet metal working, fabrication techniques.
• Minimum 8 years in an engineering leadership role.