Lead Engineer / Product Lead

Vertiv Group Corporation; Pune District; On-site; INR 2,800,000 - 5,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Vertiv Group Corporation seeks a seasoned professional to lead end-to-end New Product Development for thermal management products, including CDUs, liquid cooling, chillers, CRAC/CRAH, and HVAC equipment. The role drives architecture, DFMEA/PFMEA, validation, and Gate reviews across global teams.

You will own requirements management, CAD models, drawings, BOMs, and DFX activities, ensuring quality, cost, and schedule targets while engaging with customers and suppliers worldwide.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in New Product Development for thermal management products (CDUs, liquid cooling, chillers, CRAC/CRAH, HVAC).
• Lead end-to-end product development from concept to commercialization.
• Global cross-functional engineering leadership across mechanical, electrical, controls, manufacturing, sourcing, quality, service.
• Experience with Stage-Gate/NPDI processes and product release readiness.
• Proficiency in requirements management, product architecture, CAD models, BOMs, DFMEA/PFMEA, DFM/DFA/DFX, verification plans, and gate deliverables.
• Knowledge of industry standards and data center liquid cooling safety and regulatory certifications.
• Excellent English communication and ability to collaborate with global teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end NPD activities from concept through commercialization.
• Drive technical decisions through design reviews, root cause analysis, and risk assessments.
• Engage with customers, product management, manufacturing, suppliers, and field service teams.
• Review and own requirements management, architecture, CAD models, and BOMs.
• Ensure manufacturability, reliability, quality, and cost targets across global programs.

Skills

NPD leadership

Thermal management

Cross-functional lead

Stakeholder management

Project execution

Analytical problem solving

Education

Bachelors Mechanical Eng

Masters Thermal Eng

Tools

DFMEA/PFMEA

3D CAD modeling

CAD software

Job description

• 8+ years of experience in new product development of thermal management products such as Cooling Distribution Units (CDUs), Liquid Cooling Systems, Chillers, Precision Cooling Units, CRAC/CRAH, Heat Exchangers, and Data Center Cooling Solutions.
• Lead end-to-end product development activities from concept through commercialization, ensuring alignment with business objectives, customer requirements, quality standards, cost targets, and project schedules.
• Demonstrated experience in leading global cross-functional engineering teams involving mechanical, electrical, controls, manufacturing, sourcing, quality, and service functions.
• Strong understanding of Product Development Processes (Stage-Gate/NPDI) and experience driving product release readiness through multidisciplinary collaboration across global regions.
• Own and review key product development deliverables including requirements management, product architecture, CAD models, drawings, BOMs, DFMEA/PFMEA, DFM/DFA/DFX, verification plans, compliance documentation, and Gate Review deliverables.
• Drive technical decision-making and problem resolution through design reviews, root cause analysis, risk assessments, and implementation of engineering improvements to enhance product performance, manufacturability, reliability, quality, and cost competitiveness.
• Experience in thermal-hydraulic system design, architecture development, prototype build, product validation, pilot production, and product launch activities.
• Strong knowledge of component selection, sizing, integration, and optimization including pumps, heat exchangers, valves, sensors, reservoirs, piping systems, filtration systems, controls, and liquid cooling distribution networks.
• Hands-on experience with thermal analysis, fluid flow calculations, system pressure drop analysis, heat load calculations, and performance validation testing.
• Familiarity with applicable industry standards and compliance requirements related to data center liquid cooling systems, pressure equipment, safety, reliability, and regulatory certifications.
• Ability to engage directly with customers, product management, manufacturing, suppliers, and field service teams to translate customer needs into robust product solutions.
• Excellent leadership, communication, stakeholder management, and project execution skills with a proven track record of delivering complex NPD programs in a global environment

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering required; Master’s degree in Thermal Engineering or related specialization preferred.

• Minimum 8+ years of experience in New Product Development (NPD) for thermal management products such as CDUs, liquid cooling systems, chillers, CRAC/CRAH, or HVAC equipment.

• Strong technical expertise in thermal systems, hydraulics, electrical and controls integration, with experience in component selection and system architecture development.

• Experience leading product development through global Stage-Gate/NPDI processes in a cross-functional and multinational environment.

• Proficiency in 3D CAD modeling, engineering drawings, BOM development, and design documentation with strong attention to detail.

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and root cause analysis capabilities for resolving complex engineering challenges.

Knowledge of applicable industry standards and regulatory requirements, including UL, CE, IEC, and other relevant product safety standards.

• Excellent verbal and written English communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with global teams and stakeholders.

• Demonstrated business acumen with the ability to balance customer requirements, quality, cost, schedule, and manufacturability while delivering successful products.

• Experience in Data Center Liquid Cooling, High Density Cooling, or Mission-Critical Thermal Management Systems is highly desirable