Engineer

Donaldson India Filter Systems; Gurugram District; On-site; INR 1,400,000 - 2,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Donaldson India Filter Systems seeks an experienced mechanical design engineer to drive filtration product development from concept to launch. You will apply GD&T, DFM, and PPAP principles, coordinating with sales, manufacturing, and suppliers to meet performance and cost targets.

The role emphasizes project management, risk mitigation, and cross-functional collaboration to deliver reliable, manufacturable products on time and within budget.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in mechanical engineering.
• Proficiency with MS Office.
• Strong GD&T, tolerance stack-up, VAVE and DFMEA knowledge.
• Experience with DFMs/manufacturability considerations.
• Familiarity with sheet metal, casting, and plastic product development.
• Knowledge of APQP and PPAP processes.
• ISO/TS 16949:2009 knowledge.
• Strong teamwork and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Support design and development of filtration products with a focus on manufacturability and cost targets.
• Oversee project scheduling, budgeting, and execution to align with business objectives.
• Provide technical guidance to sales and internal teams and present technical material to stakeholders.
• Identify and mitigate risks to timelines, costs, quality, and reliability.
• Facilitate cross-functional design reviews to optimize manufacturability and reliability.
• Track project KPIs and adjust parameters to stay aligned with goals.

Skills

Mechanical engineering fundamentals

Fluid mechanics

DFM/DFMA

Prototyping and testing

Sheet metal, casting, plastic

APQP & PPAP

ISO/TS 16949:2009

Technical communication

Cross-functional collaboration

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's/Master's in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Role & responsibilities

This role is to support the design, development, and launch of high-quality filtration products, aligning with organizational standards and strategic objectives. Leverage sound engineering fundamentals and strong project-management discipline to deliver innovation on time and on budget.

Preferred candidate profile

Product Design and Development

• Support the design and development of filtration products with a focus on material selection, manufacturability, sustainability.
• Conduct benchmarking and competitive analysis to ensure product differentiation and market relevance.

Performance Measurement: Success in developing innovative products that meet performance standards, timelines, and cost targets.

Project Management and Execution

• Oversee project scheduling, budgeting, and implementation plans, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
• Coordinate internal and external resources to deliver projects within defined scope and performance standards.

Performance Measurement: Timely completion of projects within budget and scope, measured through project KPIs and feedback from stakeholders.

Technical Expertise and Support

• Provide technical guidance and support to sales teams and intra-entity groups, including troubleshooting customer issues and offering tailored solutions.
• Prepare and present technical presentations to stakeholders effectively.

Performance Measurement: Accuracy and quality of technical solutions, feedback from sales teams, and client satisfaction scores.

Process Optimization and Risk Mitigation

• Implement best practices in product development and team empowerment to enhance operational efficiency.
• Identify and mitigate risks concerning timelines, costs, quality, and reliability in product development.

Performance Measurement: Reduction in project risks, adherence to deadlines, and achievement of reliability and quality standards.

Cross-Functional Collaboration and Reviews

• Facilitate cross-functional design reviews to optimize product manufacturability, quality assurance, and reliability.
• Ensure alignment of design objectives with engineering, manufacturing, and customer requirements.

Performance Measurement: Feedback from cross-functional teams and quality metrics post-launch.

• Performance Tracking and Reporting
• Track and analyze project performance across multiple initiatives using defined KPIs.
• Continuously adjust project parameters to maintain alignment with organizational goals.

Performance Measurement: Regular KPI tracking reports and the ability to adapt and resolve challenges proactively.

Education Qualification:

• Bachelors/ masters in mechanical engineering or a related field.
• Proficiency in using MS Office packages.

Good Understanding of GD&T & Tolerance Stack up, VAVE, DFMEA etc.

Technical Competence & Skills:

• Engineering Fundamentals: Engineering Fundamentals: A solid grounding in mechanical engineering principles.
• Fluid Mechanics: Understanding of fluid dynamics and filtration technologies crucial for filter development.
• Should be capable of understanding and clearly communicating the product requirements to the designer.
• Design for Manufacturability (DFM): Ability to design products that are cost-effective and easy to manufacture.
• Prototyping and Testing: Skills in creating prototypes and conducting tests to validate design concepts.
• Familiarity with the development of Sheet metal, Casting, and Plastic Products.
• Knowledge of APQP & PPAP process
• Knowledge of ISO/TS 16949:2009
• Team Collaboration: Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams including sales, marketing, and manufacturing.
• Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams including sales, marketing, and manufacturing.
• Technical Communication: Ability to convey complex technical information clearly to non-technical stakeholders.

Others (% of travel, language, etc.):

• Ability to travel approximately 25% per year.
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret the engineering documents (drawings, engineering specifications).
• Ability to respond timely & effectively to the critical inquiries / technical issues or complaints.
• Ability to make effective presentations on regular updates & critical issues to inside & outside stake holders.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with a wide variety of company personnel and others outside the company.