Project Leader - IAT - NPD - Oil Injected Screw Compressor (Project Duration - 24 months

Atlas Copco Group Co.,Ltd; Pune District; Hybrid; INR 1,800,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent culture

Professional development

Global engineering teams

End-to-end projects

Ethical work environment

Job summary

Atlas Copco Group Co.,Ltd in India seeks a Research and Development Engineer to lead Oil Injected Screw Compressor projects from concept to product, driving innovation while meeting quality, safety and performance standards. You will report to the hiring manager and collaborate with global engineering and manufacturing teams.

The role requires 8–12 years in NPD, a mechanical engineering degree, and strong project leadership, planning, and stakeholder management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering.
• Additional Management Qualification is an advantage.
• 8–12 years in New Product Development projects.
• Experience with Oil Injected Screw Compressors is preferred.
• Strong planning and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead Oil Injected Screw Compressor development projects from concept to product launch.
• Define project scope, objectives, schedules, deliverables, and resources.
• Develop and maintain project plans aligned with milestones.
• Coordinate design, testing, validation, manufacturing and release activities.
• Lead project team meetings and monitor product quality and timelines.
• Identify risks, implement corrective actions, and escalate when needed.
• Guide engineers, allocate tasks, and promote continuous improvement.
• Prepare and present status updates to stakeholders and management.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, sourcing, quality, service and suppliers.

Skills

Project leadership

Stakeholder management

Project planning

Decision making

Reporting

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering

Additional Management Qualification

Job description

Your role

As a Research and Development Engineer, you will be at the forefront of advancing our organization's scientific and engineering capabilities. Your mission is to drive innovation by developing cutting-edge products and technologies that meet the highest standards of quality, safety, and performance. You will play a critical role in shaping the future of our industry through groundbreaking research, design, and development activities, ensuring our products and processes are not only efficient but also environmentally sustainable. Join us in exploring the natural world, pioneering new solutions, and making a lasting impact on both our organization and the broader community. You will report to the [add hiring manager title].

Purpose / Mission

The Project Leader - Oil Injected Screw Compressors (OIS) plays a critical role in the successful development and execution of New Product Development projects. This position is responsible for leading complete compressor development projects from concept to product while ensuring alignment with business objectives, quality standards, project timelines, and budget commitments.

This role drives successful project execution through strong technical leadership, effective project management, and proactive stakeholder coordination. The Project Leader may lead two projects simultaneously at PC Chakan.

Key Responsibilities

Project Planning and Leadership

• Lead Oil Injected Screw Compressor development projects from concept to product launch.
• Define project scope, objectives, schedules, deliverables, and resource requirements.
• Develop and maintain project plans aligned with development milestones.
• Ensure delivery of business, technical, quality, cost, and timeline objectives.

Technical Coordination

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define product requirements and technical specifications.
• Coordinate design, testing, validation, manufacturing, and product release activities.
• Drive technical reviews and timely resolution of engineering challenges.
• Ensure compliance with engineering standards, design guidelines, and best practices.

Timeline and Deliverable Management

• Maintain clear visibility of project status for all stakeholders.
• Lead project team meetings to monitor progress, product quality, reliability, and milestone achievement.
• Track schedules, identify risks and constraints, and implement corrective actions when required.
• Escalate critical issues proactively to maintain project momentum.
• Provide clear visibility of project status to stakeholders and management.

Team Leadership and Resource Management

• Guide and support engineers assigned to project activities.
• Allocate tasks, monitor execution, and review technical deliverables.
• Promote competence development, coaching, and continuous improvement.
• Optimize resource utilization across multiple projects.

Communication and Reporting

• Facilitate project reviews, technical discussions, and management updates.
• Prepare and present project status reports and decision-making material through PTM and PCM reviews.
• Maintain effective communication with global engineering teams, suppliers, manufacturing, and other stakeholders.
• Drive timely decision-making by escalating key issues when necessary.

Risk & Quality Management

• Identify and mitigate technical, quality, schedule, commercial, and resource risks.
• Develop contingency plans and monitor risks throughout the project lifecycle.
• Coordinate prototype builds, testing, validation, and design verification activities.
• Review test results and drive corrective actions to ensure product reliability and performance.
• Capture and apply lessons learned to future projects.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with manufacturing, sourcing, quality, service, supply chain, and supplier partners.
• Support cost optimization, manufacturability, serviceability, and product reliability initiatives.
• Ensure alignment among all stakeholders throughout the product development lifecycle.

To Succeed, You will need

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, Additional Management Qualification will be added advantage.

Experience

8 to 12 years of experience in New Product Development projects and managing cross-functional engineering activities. Experience with Oil Injected Screw Compressors is preferred.

Project Leadership

Strong project planning, execution, decision-making, stakeholder management, and reporting skills. Ability to manage multiple simultaneous projects and competing priorities.

Technical Knowledge

Knowledge of compressor systems, package design, manufacturing processes, testing, validation, CAD and PLM systems, engineering documentation, and applicable technical standards.

Personal Competencies

Ownership mindset, customer focus, accountability, sense of urgency, collaborative working style, structured problem solving, attention to detail, and continuous improvement mindset.

In Return, We Offer

• An excellent culture.
• Ample opportunities for professional development.
• New challenges and opportunities to learn every day.
• A culture known for respectful interaction, ethical behavior, and integrity.
• Drive your Career, Explore Opportunities, Realize your Passion.
• Opportunities to work with global engineering and manufacturing teams.
• Exposure to end-to-end product development projects.
• Potential to see your ideas realized and make a direct impact on new product development.

Job Location

Hybrid

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