Sr Design Engineer

Dover; Krishnagiri District, Mysuru, Bengaluru; On-site; INR 700,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Dover seeks an experienced mechanical engineer to lead NPD and VAVE projects for refrigeration display case doors. You will design sheet metal and weldment components, drive savings, and manage drawings via EPDM with strict GD&T and tolerance controls.

The role requires strong DFMEA/DFM/DFMA know-how, FEA validation, and hands-on shop floor involvement when needed. Proficiency in SolidWorks and AutoCAD is expected.

Qualifications

• Expertise in sheet metal, plastics and weldment design with structural and thermal knowledge.
• Execute NPD and VAVE projects with minimal supervision.
• Knowledge of DFMEA, DFM/DFM, VAVE, FEA, GD&T and tolerance stack-up.
• Proficient reading/interpreting engineering drawings and 2D/3D conversion.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute NPD projects for refrigeration display case doors; drive VAVE and savings.
• Manage drawings through EPDM; ensure GD&T, tolerance control, and traceability.
• Apply DFM/DFMA; conduct DFMEA; validate designs via FEA and reviews.
• Resolve manufacturing problems; hands-on shop floor as needed.
• Perform tolerance stack-up analysis on door and frame assemblies; participate in design reviews.

Skills

Sheet metal design

Weldment design

NPD project management

VAVE

DFMEA

DFM/DFMA

GD&T

Tolerance analysis

A3 problem solving

Root cause analysis

5-Why

Six Sigma

CSWP certification

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Job description

Roles & Responsibilities-:

• Lead and execute the NPD projects for refrigeration display case doors, ensuring compliance requirements and performance standards. Design Sheetmetal parts and weldment assembly independently. Drive VAVE projects starting from leading ideation sessions, project pipeline generation, project execution and Savings tracking.
• Manage drawing creation, approval, and release through EPDM systems, ensuring version control and traceability. Ensure drawings meets GD&T and Tolerance requirements. Ensure design robustness through simulation, structural and thermal validation, and functional testing.
• Apply DFM/DFA principles to enhance manufacturability and cost efficiency. Conduct DFMEA and DVPR to arrive a validation plan and ensure design meets specifications. Validate designs through FEA simulation and technical reviews.
• Resolve product or manufacturing problems on major product lines individually or as part of a group as job duties require. Hands-on work on shop floor, as job requires.
• Perform Tolerance stack up Analysis on Door and Frame assemblies. Drive/participate in DFMEA, DFMA and Design reviews.

Skills Required-:

• Expertise in sheet metal, plastics and weldment design, strong structural and thermal design knowledge, Ability to execute NPD and VAVE project with minimal super vision.
• Thorough knowledge of Structural design, Plastic part design. and Design processes knowledge - DFMEA, DFM/DFA, VAVE methodologyFEA, GD&T, and Tolerance stack up.
• Proficiency in SolidWorks and AutoCAD. Ability to read and interpret the Engineering drawings and convert 2D to 3D and viceverse swiftly.
• Ability to effectively problem-solve using tools and techniques like A3, root cause analysis, 5-why's). Should have Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Strong team player and independent contributor. Six sigma and CSWP certifications would be an added advantage.