Lead Engineer with NX - Product Definition Experience

Quest Global; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 2,800,000 - 4,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Quest Global in Bengaluru seeks an experienced Lead Engineer to own product-definition activities for compressor components, developing 3D models and detailed drawings using Siemens NX. You will manage engineering data and BOM with NX and Teamcenter, ensuring compliance with international codes, standards and customer requirements.

The role requires strong leadership, collaboration with global teams, and the ability to deliver multiple work packages on schedule.

Qualifications

• B.E./B.Tech./Diploma in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent with 6–10 years of relevant engineering experience.
• Extensive practical experience in Siemens NX and Teamcenter for complex modelling and product-definition activities.
• Strong proficiency in creating detailed manufacturing drawings with GD&T, in accordance with applicable ISO standards.
• Good knowledge of welding symbols, manufacturing processes and engineering drawing practices.
• Strong understanding of compressor/turbomachinery components and their application would be advantageous.
• Demonstrated experience in handling complex engineering activities with minimal supervision.
• Strong team player with the ability to collaborate effectively with global engineering teams.
• Ability to independently own engineering activities with clear accountability for quality and delivery.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects/work packages and meet committed timelines.
• Highly adaptable to new tasks, technologies, products and responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and own product-definition activities for compressor components, from requirement understanding through final engineering deliverables.
• Develop and review complex 3D models, assemblies and detailed manufacturing drawings using Siemens NX.
• Manage engineering data, product structures and Engineering BOM using Siemens NX and Teamcenter.
• Interpret and apply relevant international codes, standards and internal customer standards.
• Ensure engineering deliverables meet required standards for quality, accuracy, manufacturability and completeness.
• Provide technical guidance to engineers working on modelling, detailing and product-definition activities.
• Conduct technical reviews of models, drawings and engineering documentation.
• Lead troubleshooting and resolution of complex engineering and product-definition issues.
• Perform and drive Root Cause Analysis for design and engineering failures.
• Identify and implement effective corrective and preventive actions.
• Evaluate alternative engineering solutions and recommend technically feasible and cost-effective approaches.
• Apply sound engineering judgement to resolve complex technical challenges.

Skills

Siemens NX

Teamcenter

GD&T

ISO standards

3D modelling

Engineering drawings

Welding symbols

Compressor knowledge

Project ownership

Global collaboration

Technical leadership

Education

B.E./B.Tech./Diploma in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Siemens NX

Teamcenter

Job description

Job Requirements

• B.E./B.Tech./Diploma in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent with 6–10 years of relevant engineering experience.
• Extensive practical experience in Siemens NX and Teamcenter for complex modelling and product-definition activities.
• Strong proficiency in creating detailed manufacturing drawings with GD&T, in accordance with applicable ISO standards.
• Good knowledge of welding symbols, manufacturing processes and engineering drawing practices.
• Strong understanding of compressor/turbomachinery components and their application would be advantageous.
• Demonstrated experience in handling complex engineering activities with minimal supervision.
• Strong team player with the ability to collaborate effectively with global engineering teams.
• Ability to independently own engineering activities with clear accountability for quality and delivery.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects/work packages and meet committed timelines.
• Highly adaptable to new tasks, technologies, products and responsibilities.

Knowledge / Skills, Education & Experience

• B.E./B.Tech./Diploma in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent with 6–10 years of relevant engineering experience.
• Extensive practical experience in Siemens NX and Teamcenter for complex modelling and product-definition activities.
• Strong proficiency in creating detailed manufacturing drawings with GD&T, in accordance with applicable ISO standards.
• Good knowledge of welding symbols, manufacturing processes and engineering drawing practices.
• Strong understanding of compressor/turbomachinery components and their application would be advantageous.
• Demonstrated experience in handling complex engineering activities with minimal supervision.
• Strong team player with the ability to collaborate effectively with global engineering teams.
• Ability to independently own engineering activities with clear accountability for quality and delivery.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects/work packages and meet committed timelines.
• Highly adaptable to new tasks, technologies, products and responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Product Definition & Engineering
• Lead and own product-definition activities for compressor components, from requirement understanding through final engineering deliverables.
• Develop and review complex 3D models, assemblies and detailed manufacturing drawings using Siemens NX.
• Manage engineering data, product structures and Engineering Bill of Materials (BOM) using Siemens NX and Teamcenter.
• Interpret and apply relevant international codes, standards and internal customer standards.
• Ensure engineering deliverables meet required standards for quality, accuracy, manufacturability and completeness.
• Provide technical guidance to engineers working on modelling, detailing and product-definition activities.
• Conduct technical reviews of models, drawings and engineering documentation.
• Technical Problem Solving
• Lead troubleshooting and resolution of complex engineering and product-definition issues.
• Perform and drive Root Cause Analysis (RCA) for design and engineering failures.
• Identify and implement effective corrective and preventive actions.
• Evaluate alternative engineering solutions and recommend technically feasible and cost-effective approaches.
• Apply sound engineering judgement to resolve complex technical challenges.

Project & Delivery Ownership

• Take ownership of assigned engineering work packages/projects, ensuring delivery within agreed scope, quality and timelines.
• Understand project requirements and effectively coordinate engineering activities with global teams.
• Plan and prioritize engineering activities to ensure efficient utilization of available resources.
• Proactively identify technical and delivery risks and drive appropriate mitigation actions.
• Support project leads/managers in planning, estimation, status reporting and technical escalations.
• Global / Customer Collaboration
• Act as a technical point of contact for global engineering teams and customers for assigned product-definition activities.
• Participate in technical discussions, design reviews and customer meetings.
• Clarify technical requirements and translate customer expectations into effective engineering solutions.
• Build strong working relationships with global stakeholders and support timely resolution of technical issues.

Team & Technical Leadership

• Mentor and guide engineers on Siemens NX, Teamcenter, product definition and engineering best practices.
• Review and provide technical feedback on engineering deliverables.
• Support capability development and knowledge sharing within the team.
• Create and maintain engineering guidelines, lessons learned and best practices.
• Drive standardization, design reuse and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support training and development of team members in compressor modelling and detailing according to customer standards.

Key Competencies

• Advanced/Expert knowledge of Siemens NX.
• Strong working knowledge of Teamcenter.
• Advanced 3D modelling and complex assembly modelling.
• Manufacturing drawing and detailing.
• GD&T and engineering standards.
• Product definition and engineering documentation.
• Engineering BOM and product structure management.
• Compressor/turbomachinery product knowledge.
• Root Cause Analysis and technical problem solving.
• Technical review and design validation.
• Strong communication and stakeholder-management skills.
• Technical leadership and mentoring capability.
• Strong ownership, accountability and delivery orientation.

Lead Engineer – Expected Differentiators

• The Lead Engineer is expected to demonstrate the ability to:
• Own complex engineering activities rather than only execute assigned tasks.
• Lead technical work packages and coordinate with multiple stakeholders.
• Review and ensure technical quality of engineering deliverables.
• Guide and mentor other engineers.
• Resolve complex technical problems independently.
• Interface effectively with global/customer engineering teams.
• Drive standardization, best practices and continuous improvement.
• Demonstrate accountability for quality, delivery and technical outcomes.