Lead Engineer For Product Standardization CTO

FLSmidth; Chennai District; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration package

Health Insurance

Personal Accident / Disability

Group Term Life Insurance

Annual health check-up

Voluntary insurance options

Work-life balance with flexible work

30 days PTO with 10 carry forward

Global network of colleagues

Continuous development and training

Job summary

FLSmidth is seeking a Product Engineer in Chennai, India, to lead mechanical design activities for large industrial equipment. You will ensure design integrity, deliver engineering packages on time within budget, and contribute to product standardization and enhancements.

The role requires 10–15 years of experience, strong knowledge of machine design and materials, and proficiency in AutoCAD, SolidWorks, and FEA/ANSYS. Travel to sites and offices is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• 10–15 years of experience designing large industrial equipment.
• Strong knowledge of machine design, materials mechanics, and structural analysis.
• Experience with fabrication processes and manufacturing.
• Proficient with AutoCAD, SolidWorks, and FEA/ANSYS.
• Good communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure design integrity of the product line.
• Deliver engineering packages on time and within budget.
• Contribute to standardization and product enhancements via Value Engineering.
• Review engineering drawings for technical completeness and accuracy.
• Coordinate and monitor design work by other designers.
• Travel to job sites for support on equipment issues and installations.
• Develop design standards and control procedures.
• Tackle complex design problems with new techniques.
• Review customer specifications and perform mechanical calculations.
• Promote a culture of safety and continual learning.

Skills

Mechanical design

Structural analysis

Hydraulic systems

Pneumatic systems

Fatigue & vibration

Materials knowledge

Communication skills

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

FEA/ANSYS

Job description

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.

Your 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

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