Senior Lead Engineer, Product Engineering - Screening & Centrifuges

FLSmidth; Chennai District; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

FLSmidth is seeking a Senior Lead Engineer for its Screening & Centrifuges product team. The role demands independent leadership, overseeing multiple projects from concept to completion, and collaboration across process, electrical, and automation disciplines.

You will review designs, ensure compliance with customer specs and industry standards, and drive cost-effective, high-quality outcomes while traveling to sites as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering and 8+ years of mechanical design experience.
• Proven track record of managing engineering projects from concept to completion.
• Strong CAD/CAE proficiency and cross-disciplinary collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple projects related to contracts, standardization, product improvement, and R&D initiatives.
• Ensure design integrity and adherence to customer specifications and industry standards.
• Deliver projects according to defined scope, schedule, and budget.
• Collaborate with engineering disciplines to meet project deliverables.
• Review and approve 3D models, drawings, and mechanical calculations.
• Travel to job sites and regional offices as needed for support.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Engineering judgment

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Ansys

MS Office

Job description

Create a better future! Do you want to make a difference in the world and contribute to a sustainable future?

Create a better future! Do you want to make a difference in the world and contribute to a sustainable future? We believe we can develop the technology and gain the know-how to make that difference, tackling the climate challenge. It’s a big responsibility, and we have committed to doing it. But we need your skills, curiosity and drive for change to fulfill our goal. Right now, we have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Lead Engineer to join our Screening & Centrifuges product team on a full-time basis.

Key Responsibilities

• Work independently with minimal supervision while managing multiple projects in parallel.
• Lead projects related to contracts, standardization, product improvement, and R&D initiatives.
• Ensure overall design integrity and adherence to customer specifications and industry standards.
• Deliver projects according to defined scope, schedule, and budget.
• Collaborate with other engineering disciplines (Process, Electrical, Automation, etc.) to meet project deliverables.
• Analyze complex design challenges and develop innovative solutions.
• Review and approve engineering designs, including 3D models, detailed drawings, and mechanical calculations.
• Work with global resources to complete engineering deliverables efficiently.
• Travel to job sites and regional offices as needed for equipment troubleshooting, fabrication and manufacturing support, installation assistance, and sales support.
• Support standardization, product improvement, and value engineering initiatives to optimize performance and cost.
• Contribute to research and development projects to advance product innovation.
• Contribute to the development of design standards, product specifications, and design control procedures.
• Actively participate in a collaborative team environment to achieve project and organizational goals.

What You Bring

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 8+ years of experience in mechanical design and engineering.
• Proven track record of managing engineering projects from concept to completion.

Technical Skills

• Proficiency in mechanical engineering and machine design principles, calculations, and analysis.
• Proficiency in CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, AutoCAD) and 3D modeling.
• Competency in CAE software (e.g., Ansys).
• Proficiency in MS Office software (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Good understanding of manufacturing processes and materials.
• Familiarity with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
• Basic understanding of design requirements of other engineering disciplines: electrical, process, etc.

Leadership & Soft Skills

• Proficiency in project management and organizational skills.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical abilities.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills.
• Commitment to safety and quality standards.

FLSmidth is a full flowsheet technology and service supplier to the global mining and cement industries. We help our customers to improve performance, lower operating costs and reduce environmental impact. – for more information please visit FLSmidth.com/careers.

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