Manager - Design & Development, Coimbatore

Schneider Electric; Tamil Nadu; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Schneider Electric India Pvt. Ltd. (Lauritz Knudsen Electrical and Automation) seeks a seasoned mechanical engineer to create mechanical BOMs for low voltage switchboards, design custom assemblies, and drive cost-optimisation projects.

You will collaborate with Sales, R&D, and customers to deliver high-quality engineering solutions. You should have 6–10 years of experience in mechanical design, IEC 61439, 2D/3D CAD (AutoCAD, Creo), and SAP ERP familiarity.

Qualifications

• BE/ B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering.
• 6–10 years of experience in mechanical design for electrical panels or similar.
• Strong knowledge of IEC 61439 standard.
• Proficient in 2D CAD (AutoCAD) and 3D CAD (Creo).
• Experience with SAP ERP for BOM management.

Responsibilities

• Prepare Mechanical BOM for Low Voltage switchboard per customer requirements and R&D guidelines.
• Design custom assemblies when standard ones do not exist.
• Develop complex technical solutions autonomously.
• Manage drawing revisions and change control.
• Collaborate with Sales during bidding and FAT with customers.
• Upload and maintain BOMs in SAP.
• Mentor team to ensure high-quality deliverables.
• Drive process improvements and cost-optimisation.

Skills

IEC 61439

AutoCAD 2D

Creo 3D

SAP ERP

Project Management

Verbal Communication

Problem-Solving

Team Collaboration

Electrical Principles

Education

BE/ B.Tech Mechanical

Tools

Autocad

Creo

SAP ERP

Job description

Description - External

Lauritz Knudsen Electrical and Automation (A unit of Schneider Electric India Pvt. Ltd.) is a pioneering electrical and automation brand with a rich legacy of over 70 years in India. We offer a comprehensive portfolio of low-voltage switchgear, medium-voltage switchgear, automation solutions, software, and services catering to diverse segments, including homes, agriculture, buildings, infrastructure, and industry.

Key Responsibilities / Deliverables:

1. Prepare the Mechanical Bill of Material for the Low voltage switchboard as per the customer/Electrical requirements & R&D guideline.
2. Autonomy to propose and develop complex technical solutions
3. Design custom assemblies based on custom requirements, in case non-existence of standard assemblies.
4. Completing all the orders and projects with expected QUALITY.
5. Partner with sales during the bidding phase to support technical discussions and FAT (Factory Acceptance Tests) with customers
6. Drawing revision, Control of drawings & manages the change Management
7. Involving & driving the various process improvement activities
8. Driving the Value Engineering & Cost optimisation projects to improve the margin
9. Provide technical mentorship for the team to ensure high-quality engineering deliverables
10. Undertake transformation projects to ensure future ready.
11. Uploading and maintaining the BOMs in SAP
12. Take up stretched assignments as and when needed.

Skills:

1. Knowledge of IEC 61439 standard & Low voltage Panel Design & manufacturing.
2. 2D CAD in Autocad & 3D modelling in Creo – sheet metal, Assembly, Drawings
3. Sheet metal processing & manufacturing.
4. SAP – ERP management (Material Management module)
5. Excellent in verbal and written communication
6. Project Management
7. Excellent Analytical & Problem-Solving skills
8. Should be able to interact with Electrical Engineers, Customers, Project Managers, and Trainers to seek design solutions
9. Leads and performs basic & detailed technical operational activities
10. Ability to manage planning and scheduling of technicians & engineers according to skills
11. Knowledge and understanding of key market segments and customer application needed and ability to convert them into functional and technical specifications.
12. Able to handle multiple flagship projects individually with expected quality and timeline.
13. Hands on knowledge in basic electrical core principles related to power system engineering

Qualifications - External

B.E/ B.Tech (Mehcanical)

Experience: 6-10 years

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