Subject Matter Expert (SME) – SPM Design Calculations

Quest Global

Chennai

On-site

INR 1,500,000 - 2,100,000

Full time

12 hours ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Group medical insurance
Group term life insurance
Group personal accident insurance
Staff loan salary and salary advance
Transportation
Bonus for referrals
Childcare reimbursement
Learning platform
Service milestones/anniversary
Car lease support

Job summary

Quest Global in Chennai is seeking an experienced Subject Matter Expert (SME) – SPM Design Calculations. The role requires 8+ years in SPM design, mechanical engineering calculations, and industrial automation, with responsibilities including validating standard components and developing calculation sheets.

You will review calculations, assess alternate components, and perform FEA analysis to improve structural integrity and design accuracy in automotive/tyre manufacturing contexts.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or an equivalent qualification.
  • Minimum 8+ years of relevant experience in SPM design, mechanical engineering calculations, or industrial automations.

Responsibilities

  • Validate standard component selection for SPM projects.
  • Develop and review engineering calculation sheets for designs.
  • Review and validate design calculations and alternate components.
  • Perform FEA analysis and define boundary conditions for improvements.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering
8+ years of relevant experience in SPM design, mechanical engineering calculations, or industrial automation

Job description

Job Title

Subject Matter Expert (SME) – SPM Design Calculations.

Location

Chennai

Role Type

Subject Matter Expert / Technical Reviewer

Experience

8+ years

Band

1A or 2B

Industry

Special Purpose Machinery (SPM), Industrial Automation, Automotive and tyre Manufacturing.

About Quest Global

At Quest Global, it’s not just what we do but how and why we do it that makes us different. With over 25 years as an engineering services provider, we believe in the power of doing things differently to make the impossible possible. Our people are driven by the desire to make the world a better place—to make a positive difference that contributes to a brighter future. We bring together technologies and industries, alongside the contributions of diverse individuals who are empowered by an intentional workplace culture, to solve problems better and faster.

Candidate Profile

We are looking for a Subject Matter Expert (SME) with 8+ years of experience in SPM design calculations, mechanical engineering, and industrial automation, preferably in the automative or tyre manufacturing industry. The role involves validating standard component selection, developing engineering calculations sheets, reviewing design calculations, and assessing alternative components.

The Ideal candidate will bring strong technical expertise in mechanical design calculations and component validation to improve design accuracy, reduce rework, and enhance engineering efficiency.

Key Responsibilities
  • Standard Part Selection Validation: Should be able to validate the selection of different standard items like Motor torque & power, gearbox, chain/Timer belt, Linear actuators, Ball screw, LM Guides etc.
  • Calculation Sheet Creation – Should be able to create different calculation sheets for majority of the standard items & application.
  • Calculation Referent: Should be able to validate calculation made by the team for their application.
  • Alternate spec validation: In case of alternate item selection in case of obsoletion, technical validation and review to be done to match original spec.
  • FEA analysis: Should be capable of defining boundary conditions (Bolted joints and welded joints) and suggest improvement in the structure.
Business Value Of SME
  • Strengthening the team’s ability to select and validate standard components.
  • Reducing manual effort through standardized calculations and technical reviews.
  • Minimizing design errors, rework and project execution delays.
  • Ensuring technical compliance when replacing obsolete components.
  • Enhancing structural integrity through appropriate analysis and design recommendations.
  • Improving consistency, reliability and quality across SPM engineering projects.
Skills and Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or an equivalent qualification.
  • Minimum 8+ years of relevant experience in SPM design, mechanical engineering calculations, or industrial automations.
Benefits

We believe that a comprehensive approach to employee benefits empowers your success at Quest Global. We pride ourselves on our multiculturality as a highly collaborative global engineering firm. With dedicated programs for employee appreciation, curated wellness programs for mental and physical health, and social volunteering support to empower you to give back to your community, we take a holistic approach to ensuring your experience at Quest Global prioritizes a good work/life balance.

Additional Benefits For Full-time Employees Include
  • Group medical insurance coverage
  • Group term life insurance coverage
  • Group personal accident insurance coverage
  • Staff loan salary and salary advance
  • Transportation
  • Bonus for referrals
  • Childcare reimbursement
  • Learning platform
  • Service milestones/anniversary
  • Car lease support
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