Senior Manager - Design and Development - Coimbatore

Schneider Electric; Coimbatore District; On-site; INR 700,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Schneider Electric is seeking a Mechanical Engineer in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, to prepare Mechanical BOMs for low voltage switchboards and develop complex technical solutions. Responsibilities include design, project management, and collaboration with sales. Ideal candidates should have a B.E/B.Tech in Mechanical and 6-10 years of experience. Skills in Autocad, Creo, and SAP are essential, alongside strong communication and problem-solving abilities. Join Schneider Electric to contribute to innovative engineering solutions.

Qualifications

• 6-10 years of relevant experience in mechanical engineering.
• Hands-on knowledge of basic electrical core principles related to power system engineering.

Responsibilities

• Prepare the Mechanical Bill of Material for low voltage switchboard.
• Propose and develop complex technical solutions.
• Design custom assemblies as needed.
• Complete all orders and projects to meet quality standards.
• Partner with sales during bidding phase for technical discussions.
• Manage drawing revisions and changes.
• Drive process improvement activities.
• Lead transformation projects for future readiness.

Skills

Knowledge of IEC 61439 standard & Low voltage Panel Design

2D CAD in Autocad & 3D modelling in Creo

Sheet metal processing & manufacturing

SAP – ERP management

Excellent verbal and written communication

Project Management

Excellent Analytical & Problem-Solving skills

Ability to interact with Electrical Engineers and Customers

Knowledge of key market segments and customer applications

Education

B.E / B.Tech in Mechanical

Tools

Autocad

Creo

SAP

Job description

Key Responsibilities / Deliverables:

1. Prepare the Mechanical Bill of Material for the Low voltage switchboard as per the customer/Electrical requirements & R&D guideline.
2. Autonomy to propose and develop complex technical solutions
3. Design custom assemblies based on custom requirements, in case non-existence of standard assemblies.
4. Completing all the orders and projects with expected QUALITY.
5. Partner with sales during the bidding phase to support technical discussions and FAT (Factory Acceptance Tests) with customers
6. Drawing revision, Control of drawings & manages the change Management
7. Involving & driving the various process improvement activities
8. Driving the Value Engineering & Cost optimisation projects to improve the margin
9. Provide technical mentorship for the team to ensure high-quality engineering deliverables
10. Undertake transformation projects to ensure future ready.
11. Uploading and maintaining the BOMs in SAP
12. Take up stretched assignments as and when needed.

Skills:

1. Knowledge of IEC 61439 standard & Low voltage Panel Design & manufacturing.
2. 2D CAD in Autocad & 3D modelling in Creo – sheet metal, Assembly, Drawings
3. Sheet metal processing & manufacturing.
4. SAP – ERP management (Material Management module)
5. Excellent in verbal and written communication
6. Project Management
7. Excellent Analytical & Problem-Solving skills
8. Should be able to interact with Electrical Engineers, Customers, Project Managers, and Trainers to seek design solutions
9. Leads and performs basic & detailed technical operational activities
10. Ability to manage planning and scheduling of technicians & engineers according to skills
11. Knowledge and understanding of key market segments and customer application needed and ability to convert them into functional and technical specifications.
12. Able to handle multiple flagship projects individually with expected quality and timeline.
13. Hands on knowledge in basic electrical core principles related to power system engineering

Qualifications:

B.E / B.Tech (Mechanical)

Experience: 6-10 years

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