Product Standardization & Modularization - Mechanical design engineer

GEA Group; Vadodara; On-site; INR 800,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

GEA Group, a global leader in engineering solutions, seeks a Project Engineer to design, schedule, coordinate, and monitor multiple engineering projects. The role emphasizes delivery, quality, cost, and schedule adherence in a fast-paced environment.

You will drive design optimization, collaborate with manufacturing, sourcing, quality, and project engineering teams, and ensure compliance with engineering guidelines while supporting global stakeholders across time zones.

Qualifications

• Degree/Diploma in Engineering.
• 4-8 years of experience in your field.
• 4-8 years of experience working with Creo.
• Strong expertise in product standardization and modular development.
• Advanced Creo proficiency: part modeling, large assemblies, sheet metal, weldments.
• Experience with PDM/PLM systems.
• Knowledge of GD&T, manufacturing processes, and BOMs.
• Good English communication and cross-functional collaboration.
• Willingness to take ownership and drive continuous improvement.
• Knowledge of VBA or other programming languages is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Drive product standardization across the portfolio (CREO).
• Develop, review, and approve 3D models, assemblies, manufacturing drawings, and BOMs.

Skills

Creo

Cross-functional collaboration

English communication

Education

Degree/Diploma in Engineering

Tools

PDM/PLM systems

Job description

The GEA Group is one of the largest system providers globally for food, pharma and energy processes with about EUR 4.5 billion revenue in 2017 with its headquarters in Duesseldorf-Germany.GEA Pharma Systems is part of the GEA Group and is dedicated to innovation and thereby providing durable quality through its well established brands: Aeromatic-Fielder™ and Collette™ - batch and continuous granulation, drying, pelletizing and coating; Buck® & Buck Systems™ - containment interface and contained materials handling; Courtoy™ – tablet compression ( ORAL SOLID DOSAGE) “; GEA Pharma Systems’ activities include partnering with customers to develop new products and enhance clinical effectiveness; the supply of R&D-scale and stand-alone production equipment; and the installation of complete integrated production linesWhat are we looking for? A project engineer capable to engineer, design, schedule, coordinate and monitor the assigned multiple engineering projects. And whose responsibility lies in delivery and execution of project complying to quality, cost, schedule.

Your responsibilities and tasks

Primary tasks include:

• Drive product standardization initiatives to improve design consistency, increase component reuse, and reduce engineering complexity across the product portfolio (CREO).
• Develop, review, and approve 3D models, assemblies, manufacturing drawings, and Bills of Materials (BOMs).
• 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.
• Review and validate engineering documentation, 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.
• Ensure all engineering deliverables meet project timelines, quality objectives, and organizational standards while supporting business and customer requirements.
• Continually search for new ways to meet or exceeded expectation to create value to stakeholder
• Proposes value addition solution and in constant seek out diverse thinking to maximize use of stakeholder’s experience, background, and perspective.
• Co-ordination with other team members to understand assigned work and plan for delivery
• Collaborate and co-ordinate with internal global colleagues.
• Managing communication with Global stakeholders in different time zones as and when required. Create, maintain, and build relationship with internal stakeholder.
• Implementation of localization parts in design engineering
• Liaising with supply chain and production for parts code management

Secondary tasks include:

• Contribute and support design projects of Pharma technology products
• Create 3D models and 2D drawings with BOM as per project requirement
• Co-ordinate with Design and projects team.

Your profile and qualifications

• You hold Degree/Diploma or equivalent in Engineering and minimum 4-8 years of experience in your respective field.
• 4-8 years of experience working with Creo
• Strong expertise in product standardization, modular product development, and engineering best practices.
• Advanced proficiency in Creo, including part modeling, large assemblies, sheet metal, weldments, and manufacturing drawing creation. Experience with PDM/PLM systems.
• Solid understanding of detail engineering, GD&T, manufacturing processes, and engineering documentation, including Bills of Materials (BOMs).
• Knowledge of value engineering principles to deliver cost-effective and manufacturable designs.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across cross-functional teams.
• Demonstrated ability to drive continuous improvement and deliver high-quality engineering solutions within project timelines
• Good knowledge in Parametric and Skeleton modelling.
• Self-driven, learn continuously, extract learning from experience, share and help team
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, Must have Good English skill – Verbal and written
• Takes on tough challenges with sense of ownership. Approach work individually and with teams with optimism and solution-oriented Agile mindset.
• Knowledge of VBA or any other programming language will be an added advantage

About GEA

GEA is one of the largest suppliers for the food and beverage processing industry and a wide range of other process industries. Approximately 18,000 employees in more than 60 countries contribute significantly to GEA’s success – come and join them! We offer interesting and challenging tasks, a positive working environment in international teams and opportunities for personal development and growth in a global company.

GEA is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will therefore receive consideration for employment without regard to age, sex, race, color, religion, world view, national origin, genetics, disability, gender identity, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other protected characteristic required by applicable law. Applicants with disabilities are welcome and will be given special consideration if they are equally qualified.

Educational qualification: Degree / Diploma in Engineering preferably in mechanical Years and type of experience: 4-6 years’ experience on below fields:

• Developing Installation, Operation and Maintenance (IOM) manuals, spare-parts documentation and related technical documents.
• Strong understanding of engineering

GEA Group, founded in Germany in 1881, is a global leader in engineering solutions, serving industries such as food and beverage, pharma, dairy, and more. With over 18,000 employees worldwide and a strong U.S. presence since 1929, GEA combines the...

GEA Group, founded in Germany in 1881, is a global leader in engineering solutions, serving industries such as food and beverage, pharma, dairy, and more. With over 18,000 employees worldwide and a strong U.S. presence since 1929, GEA combines the...

GEA Group, founded in Germany in 1881, is a global leader in engineering solutions, serving industries such as food and beverage, pharma, dairy, and more. With over 18,000 employees worldwide and a strong U.S. presence since 1929, GEA combines the...

GEA is one of the world’s largest systems suppliers for the food, beverage and pharmaceutical sectors. Our portfolio includes machinery and plants as well as advanced process technology, components and comprehensive services. Used across diverse industries, they enhance the sustainability...

GEA is certified as a Top Employer by the Top Employers Institute in 19 countries in APAC & Europe. We have high scores for Leadership, Ethics & Integrity and Sustainability. Outside APAC & Europe we are also certified in Colombia and Mexico.

GEA’s heritage stretches back more than 140 years. Today, we operate in resilient customer industries with a dedicated workforce of more than 18,000 employees and conduct business with more than 150 countries.