Product Design Engineer

Position: Product Design Engineer
Department: Engineering & New Product Development (NPD) Experience: 5 to 8 Years

Qualification: B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering / Production Engineering or equivalent. Diploma in Mechanical Engineering / Post Diploma in Tool Design.

Job Summary

The Product Design Engineer will be responsible for designing, developing, and validating innovative plumbing and sanitary products from concept to mass production. The role involves creating robust, cost-effective, and manufacturable product designs while working closely with Industrial Design, Tool Room, Manufacturing, Quality, Purchase, Marketing, and suppliers to ensure timely project execution and successful product launches.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop new plumbing and sanitary products based on market requirements, customer needs, and business objectives.
• Prepare concept designs, 3D CAD models, detailed engineering drawings, assemblies, and Bills of Materials (BOM).
• Execute complete product development activities from concept, prototyping, testing, validation, pilot production, and mass production.
• Ensure product designs comply with Design for Manufacturing (DFM), Design for Assembly (DFA), reliability, quality, and cost targets.
• Perform engineering calculations, tolerance analysis, material selection, and component optimization.
• Coordinate prototype development, conduct design reviews, and implement necessary design improvements.
• Participate in product validation activities, including functional, endurance, pressure, leakage, life cycle, burst, salt spray, and performance testing.
• Analyse product failures, conduct root cause analysis, and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Prepare and maintain engineering documentation such as drawings, specifications, BOMs, ECNs/ECRs, test reports, and design records.
• Identify value engineering and cost reduction opportunities without compromising product quality or performance.
• Coordinate with suppliers, mould makers, and component vendors for development, sample evaluation, tooling, and technical issue resolution.
• Support mould trials, pilot production, process validation, and production ramp-up.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure projects are completed within approved timelines, quality standards, and target costs.
• Conduct product benchmarking, competitive analysis, and contribute innovative product ideas for future developments.
• Provide technical support to Production, Quality, Purchase, Sales, and Marketing whenever required.

Technical Skills

• Proficiency in SolidWorks (Mandatory) and AutoCAD.
• Strong knowledge of 3D modelling, detailed engineering drawings, GD&T, and tolerance stack-up.
• Good understanding of plastic part design, injection moulding, brass and metal components, chrome-plated ABS parts, sealing systems, and assembly design.
• Knowledge of engineering materials, manufacturing processes, and product validation methods.