Mechanical Engineering Head

Job highlights

• 18+ years in Mechanical Engineering and Product Development with expertise in Mechanical Design, CAD, CAE, FEA, and Greenfield Product Development

• Lead mechanical engineering teams, manage end-to-end product lifecycle from concept to production, oversee multiple projects, collaborate with R&D and supply chain, and drive cost reduction and quality improvements

• Work Model: Work from OfficeCandidate Expectations

• Total and Relevant Experience Should have 18+ years of Experience in Mechanical Engineering and Product Development.

• Candidate Location Anywhere

• Skills - Mechanical Design & Product Development, Concept-to-Production / End-to-End Product Lifecycle.

• Candidate Industry - Automotive / Electric VehiclesDiversity No

• Education and CertificationQualification: B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering from Tier 1 Institutes.

Detailed Job Description

• Mechanical Engineering LeadershipStrong mechanical design and product development experienceExperience leading mechanical engineering teams and complex projects.
• Ability to take ownership from concept through production.
• Experience with both existing product improvements and new/Greenfield product development.
• Exposure to the complete product lifecycle: Concept Design CAE Prototype Testing/Validation Production/SOP.
• Experience with platform development, major product upgrades or new product introduction.
• Experience working directly with CEO or senior leadership and Ability to present technical concepts, risks, timelines, costs and recommendations to senior management.
• Ownership of multiple projects covering timelines, resources, cost, quality and technical risks.
• Ability to prioritize short-term business requirements while driving long-term product development.
• Strong collaboration with R&D, Quality, Procurement, Supply Chain and Suppliers.
• Hands-on understanding of DFM/DFA, tooling, fixtures and manufacturing processes & Experience taking products from prototype to production/SOP and resolving production-related engineering issues.
• Experience in cost reduction, weight optimization, reliability, quality and design improvement.
• Experience managing suppliers, engineering partners and consultants.
• Experience building and managing engineering teams and ability to define technical ownership, review engineering work and mentor/develop engineers.

Skills Required

• Mechanical Engineering & Product Design Leadership End-to-End Product Development.
• Greenfield Product Development & Platform Engineering Concept-to-Production / Concept-to-SOP Lifecycle Mechanical Design, CAD, CAE & FEA Prototype Development, Testing & Validation DFM / DFA / DFS & Manufacturing Readiness