Lead Engineer for Product Standardization / CTO

FLSmidth; Chennai District; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Personal Accident / Disability

Group Term Life Insurance

Annual health check-up

Flexible work schedule

30 days PTO with carry forward

Job summary

FLSmidth in Chennai, India, is seeking a Product Engineer to lead mechanical design and the delivery of large industrial equipment projects. You will oversee design integrity, review drawings, and ensure on-time, on-budget execution with quality compliance.

Travel to sites as needed and collaborate across disciplines to standardize and improve the product line. The role requires a Bachelor in Mechanical Engineering and 10–15 years of experience in heavy equipment design, with proficiency in

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering is required.
• 10–15 years' experience with the design and development of large industrial equipment.
• Proficient in machine design, mechanics of materials and structural analysis, hydraulic, pneumatic, lubrication systems, drive trains, fatigue, vibration, fluid mechanics.
• Proficient with engineering design tools (AutoCAD, SolidWorks, FEA-ANSYS).
• Proficient in Microsoft Office tools.
• Basic understanding of design requirements of other engineering disciplines: electrical, process, etc.
• Proficient in change management and conflict resolution.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design integrity of the product line and engineering packages.
• Deliver engineering packages on time and within budget.
• Contribute to standardization and product enhancement via Value Engineering.
• Review engineering drawings (3D model) for completeness and conformance.
• Coordinate and monitor design work by other designers.
• Travel to job sites to support equipment issues, installations, and sales.

Skills

Mechanical design

Design calculations

3D modeling

Education

Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

FEA-ANSYS

Job description

Create a better future! Do you want to make a difference in the world and contribute to a sustainable future? We believe we can develop technology and gain the knowledge to make that difference. We have launched our ambition, Mission Zero - enabling our customers to move towards zero emissions in mining and cement. We need your leadership skills, curiosity, and drive for change to fulfill our goal. Together, we enable our customers to produce the materials needed for a better future.

Department

Among the essential components in a minerals processing facility, Flotation cells play a pivotal role, facilitating the separation and concentration of valuable minerals from gang materials. We are currently in search of a Product Engineer who can contribute to the advancement of our product line.

Role

Oversees the implementation of mechanical design aspects in projects or products, ensuring timely, budget-conscious engineering in accordance with agreed specifications. Guarantees the delivery of the product or project with the requisite quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Responsibility for design integrity of product line.
• Take responsibility for delivering engineering packages on time, within budget, and meeting quality standards for individual projects.
• Contribute to standardization, product enhancement, and the overall development of the product line through Value Engineering.
• Check and approve engineering drawings (including 3D model) from the points of view of, technical completeness, clarity, conformance with standards, dimensional accuracy and the correct specification of materials and processes.
• Coordinates and monitors progress of the design work conducted by another designer.
• Travel to job sites and regional offices as needed to provide support for equipment issues, installations, and sales efforts.
• Participate in the development of design standards, guide specifications, and design control procedures.
• Tackle complex design problems, necessitating the creation of new or improved techniques and procedures.
• Reviews customer specifications.
• Performs and reviews mechanical calculations.
• Foster a culture of personal and team safety, encompassing all those affected by the company's operational activities.
• Constantly improving technical skills and keep updating on the latest developments in mineral product engineering.

What you bring

• Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering is required.
• 10-15years' experience with the design and development of large industrial equipment.
• Proficient in engineering design fundamentals: machine design, mechanics of materials and structural analysis, hydraulic, pneumatic, lubrication systems, drive trains, fatigue, vibration, fluid mechanics, etc.
• Good working knowledge of standard steel fabrication, casting and other manufacturing processes.
• Proficient with engineering design tools (AutoCad, Solidworks, FEA-ANSYS, etc.).
• Proficient in Microsoft Office tools.
• Basic understanding of design requirements of other engineering disciplines: electrical, process, etc.
• Proficient in change management and conflict resolution.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.

What we offer

• Competitive remuneration package & access to salary packaging options to allow you to maximize your after-tax income.
• Competitive benefits package including Health Insurance, Personal Accident / Disability, Group Term Life Insurance, Annual health check-up, and voluntary insurance options.
• Work-life balance with a flexible work schedule so you can focus on professional and personal priorities.
• Time to recharge through 30 days PTO (with up to 10 days carry forward as Earned Leave stock)
• A global network of supportive colleagues and growth opportunities.
• Continuous development and training in your area of expertise within a global Organization.

FLSmidth is the leading supplier of engineering, equipment and service solutions to customers in the mining and minerals industries - for more information please visit FLSmidth.com/careers We offer all employees access to a dedicated recognition platform, empowering you to celebrate achievements, share appreciation and stay connected globally. FLS is a leading, full flowsheet minerals processing supplier to the global mining industry. We deliver proven technologies and services across the lifecycle of operations, and have set targets of providing solutions for zero-emissions mining by 2030 with our MissionZero programme.