Lead Mechanical Engineer

Job Summary

Role is to coordinate testing of mechanical component/sub system designs, define test requirements and equipment needed, work with engineering, suppliers on design and development of test equipment /test systems, determine conditions under which tests are to be conducted and procedures to be followed, perform special and non-standard tests.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop innovative, scalable, flexible and test set ups, test fixtures in the lab, consistent with the validation requirements of the product design teams.
• Strategic leadership: drive innovative, scalable, flexible and diverse set ups in the lab to grow capabilities consistent with the business vision.
• Coach and mentor the resources on the validation and build capability.
• Collaborate with external labs to leverage their capabilities for validations.
• Responsible for coordinating with suppliers, qualification of critical component suppliers, developing quality assurance plans, verification of the components supplied and ensuring quality standards are in accordance with the requirements of the organization.
• Work with engineering teams in converting engineering requirements into a test plan and execute the same per the schedule/quality expected.
• Provide build estimates and duration as input to the planning process.
• Hold design reviews for test plans and procedures, test results reviews and document test results.
• Work closely with site cross functional teams of EHS, Facilities, Compliance, Import/Export, Logistics, etc., to enable the execution of test plans as per schedule.
• Prepare invention disclosures to protect the technology that provides a competitive advantage to the business.

Qualifications/Requirements

• Bachelors/Masters degree in Mechanical engineering discipline from institute of repute
• Min. 6 Plus yearsexperience in mechanical design, development and validation, preferably in the field of automotive / large bore engines.
• Experience in Program management, preferably in developing lab capabilities
• Demonstrated expertise in Mechanical system /sub system/ component validations; strong understanding of Mechanical testing domain, Engineering fundamentals and the application of the same.
• Experience/familiarity in a lab environment with data acquisition systems, test instrumentation, industrial test laboratory environments and procedures.
• Experience with sensors including accelerometers, strain gages, thermocouples, load cells, and microphones and transducers.
• Excellent oral written technical communication
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability and willingness to travel as required.
• Commitment to Integrity Compliance

Desired Characteristics

• Demonstrated initiative, resourcefulness, leadership, and interpersonal skills, with an ability to influence stakeholders, solve problems, and deliver results
• Experience with design validation of electro-mechanical systems, especially locomotive and/or off-highway vehicles and auxiliary systems
• Ability to multi-task prioritize effectively
• Team player with ability to work with minimal direction
• Strong organizational skills and prior success in working with cross-functional teams