Lead Engineer, Product Engineering - Product Standardization

FLSmidth; Chennai District; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 3,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Personal Accident / Disability

Group Term Life Insurance

Annual health checkup

Earned Leave (30 days PTO)

Job summary

FLSmidth is seeking a senior mechanical engineer to lead product standardization, develop 3D models in SolidWorks, and drive modular design across mining equipment sectors.

You will collaborate with manufacturing, sourcing, and quality teams to deliver optimized engineering solutions on schedule, while mentoring junior engineers and ensuring compliance with industry codes and company standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• 8–14 years of experience in product engineering and detail engineering, preferably in mining/heavy equipment.
• Strong expertise in product standardization, modular product development, and engineering best practices.
• Advanced proficiency in SolidWorks, including part modeling, large assemblies, sheet metal, weldments, and manufacturing drawing creation.
• Knowledge of GD&T, manufacturing processes, and engineering documentation (BOMs).
• Experience with PDM/PLM systems such as Enovia or SolidWorks PDM.
• Familiarity with mining equipment such as Thickener or Clarifier; strong cross‑functional collaboration.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and communication skills; ability to mentor teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead product standardization initiatives to improve design consistency and reduce engineering complexity.
• Develop, review, and approve 3D models, assemblies, drawings, and BOMs using SolidWorks.
• Create and maintain standard parts, libraries, templates, and guidelines.
• Perform detail engineering activities meeting standards, specs, and codes.
• Drive design optimization and continuous improvement for quality and cost.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, sourcing, quality, and project engineering teams.
• Support modular product development and configuration management.
• Review and validate engineering documentation for accuracy.
• Lead and coordinate designers to meet schedules with high quality.
• Provide technical guidance and mentoring on SolidWorks best practices.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Communication

Leadership

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Enovia

SolidWorks PDM

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. 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. The Department Thickening product line is one of the key products in the mining processing industry and is used to concentrate solids from slurry and tailing management.

Responsibilities

• Lead product standardization initiatives to improve design consistency, increase component reuse, and reduce engineering complexity across the mining product portfolio.
• Develop, review, and approve 3D models, assemblies, manufacturing drawings, and Bills of Materials (BOMs) using SolidWorks.
• Create and maintain standard parts, design libraries, templates, and engineering guidelines to support efficient and standardized product development.
• Perform detail engineering activities while ensuring compliance with company standards, customer specifications, and industry codes.
• Drive design optimization, value engineering, and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance product quality, manufacturability, and cost competitiveness.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams, including manufacturing, sourcing, quality, and project engineering, to resolve technical issues and deliver optimized engineering solutions.
• Support modular product development and configuration management to enable scalable and standardized product designs.
• Review and validate engineering documentation, ensuring the accuracy and completeness of drawings, specifications, and BOMs.
• Lead and coordinate designers and quality checkers to ensure engineering deliverables are completed on schedule while maintaining high standards of quality, accuracy, and compliance with engineering guidelines.
• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to junior engineers and designers on SolidWorks best practices, detail engineering, and product standardization.
• Identify opportunities to leverage engineering automation, CTO/configurator tools, and digital design processes to improve productivity and reduce design cycle time.
• Ensure all engineering deliverables meet project timelines, quality objectives, and organizational standards while supporting business and customer requirements.

What You Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• 8–14 years of experience in product engineering and detail engineering, preferably in the mining, heavy equipment.
• Strong expertise in product standardization, modular product development, and engineering best practices.
• Advanced proficiency in SolidWorks, including part modeling, large assemblies, sheet metal, weldments, and manufacturing drawing creation.
• Solid understanding of detail engineering, GD&T, manufacturing processes, and engineering documentation, including Bills of Materials (BOMs).
• Experience with PDM/PLM systems such as Enovia or SolidWorks PDM.
• Knowledge of value engineering principles to deliver cost-effective and manufacturable designs.
• Familiarity with mining equipment such as Thickener, Clarifier or similar heavy industrial products.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across cross‑functional teams.
• Demonstrated ability to drive continuous improvement, mentor engineering teams, and deliver high‑quality engineering solutions within project timelines.
• Experience in Analysis software will be an added advantage.

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 checkup, 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.

As an equal opportunity employer, FLSmidth embraces diversity and equality by promoting an environment of inclusion. We encourage applicants of all backgrounds and perspectives to apply – the more diverse our employees are, the stronger our team is. In our commitment to equal opportunity and eliminating bias, we kindly request that you exclude personal information such as age, ethnicity, marital status, number of children, and photographs from your application materials.