Senior Design Engineer

Kohler; Pune District; Hybrid; INR 1,200,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Kohler in Pune is seeking a Product Design Engineer to lead end-to-end NPD projects and create detailed CAD drawings for tooling and manufacturing. The role requires strong proficiency in 2D drawings, 3D CAD modeling, GD&T, and tolerance analysis, with hands-on ERP data management.

The ideal candidate will collaborate with cross-functional teams, maintain design documentation, and ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget. Experience in consumer goods is a plus.

Qualifications

• Experience leading end-to-end NPD projects with minimal supervision.
• Proficiency in 2D drawings and 3D CAD modeling for tooling and manufacturing.
• Knowledge of GD&T and tolerance stack analysis is required.
• Hands-on experience with CAD libraries and ERP data management.

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple NPD projects from concept to launch.
• Prepare detailed 2D drawings and 3D CAD models for tooling and manufacturing.
• Design products meeting specified requirements and standards.
• Maintain design docs, CAD libraries and ERP data (SAP).
• Collaborate with engineers and stakeholders to ensure product meets expectations.
• Oversee projects to deliver on time and within budget.
• Refer manager and project teams for progress updates and support.
• Make decisions based on process, data, and reasoning; handle moderate risk.

Skills

NPD leadership

2D drawings

3D CAD modeling

Tolerance analysis

GD&T

Independent work

Communication with cross-functional팀

Tools

Creo CAD

Windchill PLM

SAP ERP

Job description

Job Description

1. Independently leading and executing end to end multiple NPD projects under minimum to no guidance
2. Prepare detailed 2D drawings and 3D CAD models for tooling and manufacturing
3. Conceptualize and design products that meet specific requirements and standards, Create detailed designs
4. Maintain and update design documentation, CAD libraries and ERP data (SAP).
5. Work collaboratively with other engineers and stakeholders to ensure that the final product meets all expectations.
6. Oversee the entire project from start to finish, ensuring that it is completed on time and within budget
7. The preferred candidate would be from consumer goods domain
8. Refer manager & project team to communicate the progress on project goals and regularly seek support/facilitation for achieving those goals with project teams.
9. Receives general direction but exercises self-discretion as to work details, planning & execution. Make appropriate decisions based on the set process, data, logical rational & critical thinking. Willing & successful in taking moderate risks.
10. Ensure all set processes are followed with allowed deviation from the business units and development as well as document new processes and design practices as per business needs.

Preferred Skills:

1. Hands-on experience on Creo software Part, Drawings & assembly modeling.
2. Efficient in Concept creation, 3D parts modeling
3. Knowledge on tolerance stack analysis and evaluation of form, fit and function, Knowledge on GD&T
4. Fluent in using Windchill PLM, data management systems & ERP (preferably SAP) systems.
5. Knowledge on Casting, Machining, rubber parts, sheet metal, cold forming & Plastic Injection Molded components.
6. Knowledge on End-to-End New product development
7. Familiarity with prototyping and testing equipment

Soft Skills:

1. Attention to detail
2. Adaptability and eagerness to learn
3. Ability to work independently and in teams
4. Good Communication skills: Working with CFT’s and suppliers for project executions. Work with Project lead engineer to execute the project.
5. Calculated Risk taker: make appropriate technical decisions taking risk with long term or strategic consequences and can justify risk under critical review.
6. Problem solving with good analytical and data analysis skills.
7. Good abstract reasoning and urgency quotient.