Senior Designer

Danfoss GmbH; Pune District; On-site; INR 600,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

13th salary

Annual bonus

Paid vacation

Pension plans

Personal insurance

Job summary

Danfoss GmbH in Pune, India, is seeking a Senior Designer to support product customization, engineering change management, and design documentation while adhering to Danfoss standards and customer requirements.

You will develop 3D models and drawings, manage changes in PLM/PDM systems, and apply GD&T to ensure manufacturability. Collaboration with manufacturing, suppliers, and cross-functional teams is essential for NPD and VA/VE initiatives.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Mechanical Engineering.
• 1+ years of experience in product customization, mechanical design, or engineering documentation.
• Proficiency in 3D CAD tools such as NX, Creo/Pro-E, SolidWorks, or similar platforms.
• Experience working with PLM/PDM systems such as Teamcenter, Enovia, or equivalent.
• Knowledge of engineering change management processes.
• Good understanding of ASME and ISO engineering standards.
• Proficiency in Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T) and tolerance stack-up analysis.
• Understanding of manufacturing processes including casting, forging, machining, and inspection.
• Strong problem-solving skills with exposure to Root Cause Analysis and 8D methodologies.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional and global teams.

Responsibilities

• Execute product customization requests and create engineering documentation to support customers, manufacturing, and commercial teams.
• Develop and maintain 3D models, component drawings, and assembly drawings in accordance with ASME, ISO, and Danfoss standards.
• Manage engineering change requests and maintain accurate product data, revisions, and documentation within PLM/PDM systems.
• Apply GD&T principles and support tolerance analysis to ensure robust and manufacturable designs.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, suppliers, and cross-functional teams to evaluate and implement design improvements and change requests.
• Support New Product Development (NPD), Value Analysis/Value Engineering (VA/VE), and product enhancement initiatives through CAD design activities.
• Perform design quality checks to ensure engineering deliverables meet customer, regulatory, and Danfoss requirements.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives related to engineering documentation, design processes, and change management tools.
• Support technical analysis and problem-solving activities related to hydraulic products and components.
• Deliver engineering assignments with a strong focus on quality, accuracy, and on-time completion.

Skills

3D CAD tools

PLM/PDM systems

GD&T

Tolerance analysis

Manufacturing processes

Problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Diploma in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

NX

Creo/Pro-E

SolidWorks

Teamcenter

Enovia

AutoCAD

Job description

Segment: Danfoss Power Solutions Segment

Job Category: R&D, Technology and Engineering

Work Location Type: On-site

Senior Designer

Req ID: 51174

Job Location: Pune, IN

Employment Type: Full Time

Segment: Danfoss Power Solutions Segment

Job Category: R&D, Technology and Engineering

Work Location Type: On-site

Job Description

The Impact You'll Make

As a Senior Designer, you will be responsible for supporting product customization, engineering change management, and design documentation activities while ensuring compliance with Danfoss engineering standards, customer requirements, quality expectations, and delivery commitments.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Execute product customization requests and create engineering documentation to support customers, manufacturing, and commercial teams.Develop and maintain 3D models, component drawings, and assembly drawings in accordance with ASME, ISO, and Danfoss standards.
• Manage engineering change requests and maintain accurate product data, revisions, and documentation within PLM/PDM systems.
• Apply GD&T principles and support tolerance analysis to ensure robust and manufacturable designs.Collaborate with manufacturing, suppliers, and cross-functional teams to evaluate and implement design improvements and change requests.Support New Product Development (NPD), Value Analysis/Value Engineering (VA/VE), and product enhancement initiatives through CAD design activities.
• Perform design quality checks to ensure engineering deliverables meet customer, regulatory, and Danfoss requirements.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives related to engineering documentation, design processes, and change management tools.
• Support technical analysis and problem-solving activities related to hydraulic products and components.
• Deliver engineering assignments with a strong focus on quality, accuracy, and on-time completion.

What We're Looking For

• Diploma in Mechanical Engineering.
• 1+ years of experience in product customization, mechanical design, or engineering documentation.
• Proficiency in 3D CAD tools such as NX, Creo/Pro-E, SolidWorks, or similar platforms.
• Experience working with PLM/PDM systems such as Teamcenter, Enovia, or equivalent.
• Knowledge of engineering change management processes.
• Good understanding of ASME and ISO engineering standards.
• Proficiency in Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T) and tolerance stack-up analysis.
• Understanding of manufacturing processes including casting, forging, machining, and inspection.
• Strong problem-solving skills with exposure to Root Cause Analysis and 8D methodologies.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional and global teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with NX, Teamcenter, Creo/Pro-E, or AutoCAD.
• Knowledge of hydraulic products, including piston pumps and motors.
• Understanding of hydraulic circuits and component functionality.
• Exposure to New Product Development (NPD) and VA/VE projects.
• Familiarity with Lean, DMAIC, or continuous improvement methodologies.
• Exposure to manufacturing and tooling design processes

What You’ll Get from Us

• We promote from within and support your learning with mentoring, training, and access to global opportunities.
• You’ll have flexibility, autonomy, and support to do your best work while maintaining a healthy work-life balance. Your well-being matters to us.
• We strive to create an inclusive work environment where people of all backgrounds are respected, and valued for who they are.
• You’ll receive benefits like 13th salary, annual bonus, paid vacation, pension plans, personal insurance, and more. These vary by country and contract, but they’re worth asking about- we think they’re pretty great.

Our Commitment to Transparency

Salary ranges listed reflect only primary location and currency. For local salary ranges and specific benefits in your preferred hiring location, please ask your Talent Acquisition representative for more information.

The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Any benefits listed do not promise or guarantee any particular benefit or specific action. They may depend on country or contract specifics and are subject to change at any time without prior notice.

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected category.

Danfoss engineers solutions that increase machine productivity, reduce emissions, lower energy consumption, and enable electrification.

Our solutions are used in areas such as refrigeration, air conditioning, heating, power conversion, motor control, industrial machinery, marine, and on- and off-highway equipment. We also provide solutions for data centers, renewable energy, energy storage, heat recovery, as well as contribute to district energy solutions for cities.

Our innovative engineering dates back to 1933. Danfoss is family-owned and employs over 39,000 people. We create long-term value for our customers in more than 100 countries with a global footprint of around 100 factories.