Technical Manager, R&D, Valves

Valmet; Thane; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Flexible work arrangements

Learning opportunities

Wellness benefits

Job summary

Valmet in Thane, India, seeks a Technical Manager - R&D to lead design, development and validation of trunnion-mounted ball valves, both soft seated and metal seated, driving projects from concept to certification.

You will lead design engineers, manage product development through the NPD stage-gate, coordinate with suppliers and manufacturing, and ensure compliance with API, PED and SIL standards while collaborating with global teams.

Qualifications

• BE/B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering.
• 8–12 years in industrial valve design and product development.
• Experience with trunnion-mounted ball valves (soft seated and metal seated).
• Proficiency in SolidWorks, AutoCAD, PLM/EPDM.
• Good knowledge of ASME, API, EN standards; GD&T; tolerance stack-up analysis.
• Product validation and certification processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead design engineers and drive new product development through the NPD stage-gate.
• Develop concepts, prototypes and testing plans.
• Identify project risks and implement mitigation strategies.
• Coordinate with suppliers and manufacturing for prototypes and samples.
• Lead product certification activities (API, PED, SIL) and support audits.
• Collaborate with Product Managers to understand customer and market requirements.
• Work with global engineering teams to implement best practices.
• Conduct design reviews and verification activities.
• Develop and execute product validation and testing plans.
• Support IP generation and protection initiatives.
• Maintain engineering documentation and product records in PLM/PDM.
• Ensure compliance with industry codes, standards and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Valve design

Solid mechanics

GD&T

ASME/API/EN standards

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

PLM/EPDM

NPD

Team leadership

Agile mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering (BE/B.Tech)

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

PLM/EPDM

Job description

Purpose of the Role

The Technical Manager - R&D will be responsible for the design, development, and validation of trunnion-mounted soft seated and metal seated ball valves. The role involves leading product development projects, managing engineering teams, and ensuring products meet industry standards and customer requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead a team of design engineers and drive new product development projects through the NPD stage-gate process.
• Develop product concepts, prototypes, and testing plans.
• Identify project risks and implement mitigation strategies.
• Coordinate with suppliers and manufacturing teams for prototype and sample development.
• Lead product certification activities and support audits for standards such as API, PED, and SIL.
• Collaborate with Product Managers to understand customer and market requirements.
• Work closely with global engineering teams to implement best practices.
• Conduct design reviews and design verification activities.
• Develop and execute product validation and testing plans.
• Support intellectual property generation and protection initiatives.
• Maintain engineering documentation and product records through PLM/PDM systems.
• Ensure compliance with applicable industry codes, standards, and regulatory requirements.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering (BE/B.Tech).
• 8 to 12 years of experience in industrial valve design and product development.
• Experience in trunnion-mounted ball valves, preferably both soft seated and metal seated valves.
• Strong understanding of solid and fluid mechanics.
• Experience in low-temperature and high-temperature valve design is preferred.
• Proficiency in SolidWorks, AutoCAD, PLM/EPDM systems
• Good knowledge of ASME, API, and EN standards, GD&T, Tolerance stack-up analysis
• Product validation and certification processes
• Strong problem-solving and engineering decision-making skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Preferred Skills

• Product certification experience (API, PED, SIL).
• New Product Development (NPD) experience.
• Team leadership and stakeholder management.
• Experience working in a global engineering environment.
• Strong collaboration and relationship-building skills.
• Effective interpersonal and communication abilities.
• Detail-oriented and methodical approach to engineering.
• Agile mindset and proactive problem-solving approach.
• Technically inclined and adaptable to new technologies.

We offer

We offer a collaborative and dynamic work environment centered on ensuring world-class production quality. The global presence fosters cultural exchange, professional growth, and a shared commitment to excellence. You will also benefit from competitive compensation, bonus plan, health insurance, flexible work arrangements, continuous learning opportunities and many other wellness and leisure benefits.