Sr. Design Engineer

Xylem; Vadodara; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Xylem, a Fortune 500 global water solutions company, invites applications for the Sr. Design Engineer – NPD.

The role covers developing innovative products from concept to production release, with emphasis on mechanical design, prototyping, validation, and working with cross-functional teams. You will create 3D CAD models in Creo, manage BOMs, and ensure designs meet performance, quality, cost, and manufacturability targets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering required.
• Experience in product design and development, preferably pumps, rotating equipment, or industrial products.
• Proficiency in CAD tools (Creo preferred).
• Knowledge of FEA, CFD, GD&T, tolerance analysis, materials, castings, fabrication, and manufacturing processes.
• Familiarity with PLM systems such as Windchill.

Responsibilities

• Develop product concepts, layouts, and detailed designs.
• Create and maintain 3D CAD models and engineering drawings using Creo or equivalent CAD tools.
• Prepare and maintain Bills of Materials (BOMs).
• Ensure designs meet performance, quality, cost, and manufacturability requirements.
• Perform engineering calculations and design evaluations.
• Conduct or coordinate FEA, CFD, tolerance stack-up, and structural analyses.
• Verify reliability, bearing life, shaft deflection, sealing arrangements, and product safety requirements.
• Support projects from concept through prototype, validation, and production release.
• Prepare project plans, identify technical risks, and drive mitigation actions.
• Manage engineering deliverables and meet committed schedules.
• Coordinate with Hydraulic, CFD, FEA, Manufacturing, Procurement, Quality, and Testing teams.
• Support supplier discussions and resolve technical issues.
• Participate in design reviews and stage-gate processes.
• Support prototype builds, testing, validation, and field trials.
• Analyze test results and implement corrective design actions.
• Support product launch and transition to manufacturing.

Skills

Creo CAD

FEA/CFD

GD&T

BOM management

PLM (Windchill)

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Creo

Windchill

Job description

Xylem is a Fortune 500 global water solutions company dedicated to advancing sustainable impact and empowering the people who make water work every day. As a leading water technology company with 23,000 employees operating in over 150 countries, Xylem is at the forefront of addressing the world's most critical water challenges. We invite passionate individuals to join our team, dedicated to exceeding customer expectations through innovative and sustainable solutions.

Job Summary

The Sr. Design Engineer – NPD is responsible for developing innovative products from concept through production release. The role involves mechanical design, engineering analysis, prototyping, validation, and collaboration with global cross-functional teams to deliver reliable, manufacturable, and cost-effective product solutions.

Key Responsibilities

Product Design & Implementation

• Develop product concepts, layouts, and detailed designs.
• Create and maintain 3D CAD models and engineering drawings using Creo or equivalent CAD tools.
• Prepare and maintain Bills of Materials (BOMs).
• Ensure designs meet performance, quality, cost, and manufacturability requirements.

Engineering Analysis

• Perform engineering calculations and design evaluations.
• Conduct or coordinate FEA, CFD, tolerance stack-up, and structural analyses.
• Verify reliability, bearing life, shaft deflection, sealing arrangements, and product safety requirements.

Project Execution

• Support projects from concept through prototype, validation, and production release.
• Prepare project plans, identify technical risks, and drive mitigation actions.
• Manage engineering deliverables and meet committed schedules.

Cross-functional Collaboration

• Coordinate with Hydraulic, CFD, FEA, Manufacturing, Procurement, Quality, and Testing teams.
• Support supplier discussions and resolve technical issues.
• Participate in design reviews and stage-gate processes.

Validation & Product Launch

• Support prototype builds, testing, validation, and field trials.
• Analyze test results and implement corrective design actions.
• Support product launch and transition to manufacturing.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Experience in product design and development, preferably pumps, rotating equipment, or industrial products.
• Proficiency in CAD tools (Creo preferred).
• Knowledge of FEA, CFD, GD&T, tolerance analysis, materials, castings, fabrication, and manufacturing processes.
• Familiarity with PLM systems such as Windchill.

Desired Skills

• Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities.
• Understanding of hydraulic and mechanical systems.
• Effective communication and collaboration with global teams.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects.

Key Deliverables

• Concept Designs
• 3D CAD Models
• Engineering Drawings
• BOMs
• Design Calculations
• FEA/CFD Reports
• Validation Reports
• ECN/ECR Documentation
• Manufacturing Release Packages

Join the global Xylem team to be a part of innovative technology solutions transforming water usage, conservation, and re-use. Our products impact public utilities, industrial sectors, residential areas, and commercial buildings, with a commitment to providing smart metering, network technologies, and advanced analytics for water, electric, and gas utilities. Partner with us in creating a world where water challenges are met with ingenuity and dedication; where we recognize the power of inclusion and belonging in driving innovation and allowing us to compete more effectively around the world.