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Job Title: Mechanical Design Head Education: BE / B.Tech + ME / M.Tech / MBA preferred (Mechanical / Mechatronics / Structural Engg.) Experience – 10+ yearsMechanical Design experience in a similar role ideally within conveyor systems for automotive industry, Pharma Industry, Ecommerce etc.Familiarity with technical specifications, Knowledge of Material handling systems (desirable)Software Knowledge: AutoCAD & Autodesk InventorSummary: Responsible for the mechanical design of a wide range of conveyor, material handling products used within automotive industry assembly, storage, logistic applications and also providing technical support to other company departments.Duties and ResponsibilitiesThe mechanical design of Conveyors systems for automotive industry, examples of which; Car assembly line conveyor systems, Truck assembly line conveyor systems, Vehicle subassembly conveyor systems, Floor & overhead conveyor systems for BIW, painted body, buffer storage, logistics, Ecommerce, ASRS etc. Carries out detailed mechanical design work including 3D modelling, simulation (e.g. stress analysis) and design verification testing, as required.Agreeing the mechanical design approach with the Engineering Manager and Senior Mechanical Design EngineersResponsible for the specification compliance of designsResponsible for mechanical part selection taking into consideration obsolescence, availability and costResponsible for preparing and presenting mechanical designs at design reviewsIf required, generates minutes from Design ReviewsEnsures design files and information are kept up to date and stored in accordance with departmental proceduresHighlights all mechanical technical risks to the Engineering ManagerKeeps up to date with the latest manufacturing techniques and drawing standardsLiaises with other departments to ensure that the required information is available when needed and customer requests are dealt with in a timely mannerFollows departmental processes relating to management of designsResponsible for identifying mechanical part numbers in accordance with the material finishesResponsible for creation of 2D/3D drawings to allow manufacture or purchaseResponsible for production of Customer Procurement (CP) drawings for new productsResponsible for generation of Assembly drawings and bills of materialsResponsible for meeting design to cost figuresResponsible for carrying out design change requests in a timely mannerEnsures the mechanical design output fits in with all other aspects of the designWorks closely with operations, manufacturing and production engineers to ensure products are designed for manufactureResponsible for reporting progress of all assigned tasks to the Engineering Manager and Project Management teamsCreation of technical reports and documentation as required for automotive assembly /logistics projects.Is available for onsite customer support (presentations and fault finding) as requiredAdditional SkillsAbility to understand/produce technical drawingsAbility to co-ordinate with the other discipline engineers (electrical and site) within the department to produce multidisciplinary design solutionsConfident, proactive character, ability to take the lead in challenging situationsGood communication skills, dealing with other employees and external clientsGood IT skillsAdditional RequirementsGood written and Oral communication skills, Self-motivated, Team player, Effective problem solving capabilities, Committed to undertaking professional development.Ability to work to tight deadlines.

Position – Engineering HeadExperience – 15+ yrsEducation & Qualifications - Master’s Degree in Engineering (Mechanical / Electrical / Mechatronics / Structural Engg.), MBA preferredJob Summary:The Engineering Head of the company will plan, direct, coordinate, and oversee all activities in the projects, design and planning department, ensuring the development and implementation of efficient operations and cost-effective systems to meet current and future needs of the companyRequired Skills/Abilities:Primary experience within material handling industry/ Automation Industry/ Project based Industry.Excellent leadership, organizational skills and the capability to oversee multiple projects of varying size and complexity.Good negotiation skills augmented with motivational skill & personnel handling skill.Ability to listen and learn from others & teach his team.Computer Skills - MS Office, AutoCAD, Autodesk Inventor, Eplan, programming knowledge of JAVA, Python, HTML, UNIX, Oracle etc.Must be willing to travel domestically / internationally as needed.The technical ability to understand, manipulate and create design layouts to plan, coordinate for better projects on the design parameters.Extensive knowledge of engineering principles and procedures.Excellent time management skills. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.Ability to do all design calculations dimensionally.Supervisory Responsibilities:Recruits, interviews, hires, and trains all the technical staff in the organization.Oversees the daily workflow of the department.Provides constructive and timely performance evaluations.Handles discipline and termination of employees in accordance with company policy.Daily reports to the top management of the company.Duties/Responsibilities:Attend & understand project scope initially & in kick-off meetings from Sales and Applications team.Planning & scheduling all the project activity – co-ordination with all departments for design, costing & other technical queries.Understand, Communicate & get the required inputs from customer to design the system.Study the application requirement from the customer & then Prepare & review concepts, layouts, designs as part of functional analysis of the project.Make design reviews weekly with his team & management if requireMake sure that drawings are as per DAP & that detailed drawings are as per standard form before releasing to manufacturing.Ensures that projects are completed within budget and in an economical manner for the company. Negotiates cost-effective contracts for the organization; coordinates and implements contractors work, and resolves any disputes over labour, scheduling, or payments.Establishes and implements the strategic direction of the company’s engineering and development initiatives.Collaborates with the company’s executive leadership to develop and meet organizational goals while supplying expertise and guidance on projects, operations, and systems.Identifies, recommends, and implements new technologies and systems to improve organizational processes and decision-making.Performs other duties as assigned. Planning & assigning the responsibilities to the project team & design team.Should be capable for handling team of 40-50 engineers.If needed must be willing to do a site visit to understand site situation, to explain design layout to team / Customer / Client.Responsible to look out on regular site activities & update the management.The Technical head must be able to mention the required cost benefit from every part of the project from planning to execution.Functional Analysis:Should understand mechanical design, electrical design along with controls, R&D system. Should mentor the project, design & planning team& also motivate them to produce the quality of output.Oversees the preparation and final approval of project plans.Conducts or acquires cost analysis for development projects; prepares or delegates preparation of schedule of project completion dates.