Design Manager

Sarthee Consultancy; Ahmedabad District; On-site; INR 700,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Sarthee Consultancy is seeking an experienced bearing design engineer to develop bearings from application specs, perform life calculations, and ensure compliance with ISO/DIN/JIS standards. You will use CAD tools and simulation software to drive robust designs and support DFMEA/APQP discussions.

The role involves prototype validation, coordination with OEM customers, and leading a design team to ensure timely ECNs and change control across projects.

Qualifications

• Experience in design of bearings or mechanical components.

Responsibilities

• Product Design & Development: Design bearings based on application requirements, load ratings, speed, and life calculations; select appropriate materials, tolerances, and fits for inner/outer races, rolling elements, and cages; perform bearing life (L10/Lna) calculations and load analysis; use design tools such as CAD (Solid Edge/SolidWorks/Creo/AutoCAD) and bearing simulation software (Romax, MESYS, or equivalent).
• Product Validation: Coordinate prototype development, testing, and validation (including endurance, static, dynamic load, vibration, etc.).
• Customer Interaction: Interface with OEM customers for application engineering and new product development; participate in DFMEA reviews and APQP/NPD meetings.
• Documentation & Standards: Prepare and maintain detailed design documentation including 2D/3D drawings, tolerance stacks, and design reports; ensure designs comply with international standards (ISO, DIN, AFBMA, JIS); maintain design records for audit and traceability (as per IATF 16949 requirements).
• Team & Process Management: Lead and mentor the design engineering team; ensure effective design reviews, ECNs, and change control processes.

Skills

Bearing design

Life calculations

Load analysis

Product development

Tools

Solid Edge

SolidWorks

Creo

AutoCAD

Romax

MESYS

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Product Design & Development: Design bearings based on application requirements, load ratings, speed, and life calculations; select appropriate materials, tolerances, and fits for inner/outer races, rolling elements, and cages; perform bearing life (L10/Lna) calculations and load analysis; use design tools such as CAD (Solid Edge/SolidWorks/Creo/AutoCAD) and bearing simulation software (Romax, MESYS, or equivalent).
• Product Validation: Coordinate prototype development, testing, and validation (including endurance, static, dynamic load, vibration, etc.).
• Customer Interaction: Interface with OEM customers for application engineering and new product development; participate in DFMEA reviews and APQP/NPD meetings.
• Documentation & Standards: Prepare and maintain detailed design documentation including 2D/3D drawings, tolerance stacks, and design reports; ensure designs comply with international standards (ISO, DIN, AFBMA, JIS); maintain design records for audit and traceability (as per IATF 16949 requirements).
• Team & Process Management: Lead and mentor the design engineering team; ensure effective design reviews, ECNs, and change control processes.