Design Manager

Techsol Engineers; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Techsol Engineers is seeking a Design Manager in Bengaluru, India, to lead and manage design and engineering activities across multiple projects. The ideal candidate will have 8–10 years of experience in design engineering, strong knowledge of gas systems, piping, and MEP. Responsibilities include leading design lifecycles, coordinating with various teams, supervising the design process, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. Proficiency in AutoCAD and SolidWorks is essential, along with excellent leadership and communication skills.

Qualifications

• 8–10 years of experience in engineering design and project coordination.
• Proven experience in leading a design team.
• Certification in design tools or project management preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the complete design lifecycle from concept to final release.
• Review and approve technical drawings and documents.
• Coordinate with project managers and multidisciplinary teams.
• Develop design standards and conduct quality audits.
• Mentor and train design engineers and draftsmen.

Skills

Gas systems design

Piping design

MEP engineering

Stakeholder management

Leadership skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/Electrical/Industrial Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Job description

The Design Manager will be responsible for leading and managing the design and engineering activities across multiple projects. The role requires deep technical expertise, project coordination, cross-functional leadership, and the ability to deliver accurate, high-quality engineering designs within timelines.

Key Responsibilities

1. Design & Engineering Leadership

Lead the complete design lifecycle — concept, detailed engineering, validation, and final release.

Review and approve technical drawings, layouts, and design documents.

Ensure designs comply with industry standards, safety norms, and project specifications.

Coordinate with project managers to align design output with scope and project timelines.

2. Cross-Functional Collaboration

Work closely with SCM, procurement, projects, installation teams, and vendors.

Support project engineering teams with design clarifications and technical guidance.

Liaise with clients and consultants to understand design requirements and resolve technical queries.

3. Documentation & Quality Control

Develop and maintain design standards, templates, and checklists.

Ensure proper documentation: BOM, BOQ, drawings, calculation sheets, compliance documents.

Conduct internal design reviews and quality audits before submission.

4. Team Management

Lead, mentor, and train design engineers and draftsmen.

Allocate tasks and monitor progress of design team members.

Conduct skill development programs and ensure continuous improvement.

Identify opportunities for design optimization and cost reduction.

Introduce innovative tools, design software, and best practices.

Contribute to R&D activities and new product development (NPD).

Technical Skills

Strong knowledge of design engineering for gas systems, piping, MEP, industrial utilities, or relevant engineering domains.

Expertise in CAD tools: AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or similar.

Understanding of safety standards, compliance codes, and engineering documentation.

Ability to interpret engineering drawings, P&IDs, GA drawings, and layouts.

Soft Skills

Strong leadership and team-handling capability.

Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making ability.

Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical / Electrical / Industrial Engineering or related field.

8–10 years of proven experience in engineering design and project coordination.

Experience leading a design team is mandatory.

Certification in design tools, project management, or relevant fields (preferred).

As per industry standards and based on experience.