Manager – Design and Development

PREAMBLE

Manager – Design & Development is the key stake holder for the product design and development functions.  He will be the prime member of the design team, co-ordinate, support the team with relevant guidance for the Design and development of the product.  He will understand the department requirements and satisfy the needs respectively.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES: (Key Result Areas – KRA)

• Design of Mechanical components
• Design Validation
• Planning Project Resources
• Monitoring Project Progress
• Delivery / Drawing Release Management
• Reporting & Documentation
• Proto building and Product validation.

KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS – KPI

1. Design of Mechanical components

• Understand the Project Requirement
• Define the Scope
• Develop Concept Designs

2. Design Validation

• Validation of the Design through Design Calculations
• Using CAE/CFD Tools Validation
• Definition of Physical Test & Validation procedures

3. Planning Project Resources

• Identify the Team
• Plan the Project Resources (Design Engineers/ Prototype Engineers)
• Identify the Risks and Mitigation Plans
• Project Timeline

4. Monitoring Project Progress

• Monitor the Progress of the project with necessary Project Management Tools.
• Manage the Issues
• Support / Guidance for the Team in case of requirement

5. Delivery / Drawing Release Management

• Ensure the Timely delivery of Design 2D Drawings
• BOM Review and Release to Production Team
• Release Support

6. Reporting & Documentation

• Maintain the proper reports of the Development
• Ensure the Documentation Complication.
• Ensure Training provided to the Design team

7. Proto building and Product validation.

• Prototype Development Support
• Assembly Instruction and Support
• Testing and validation monitoring and support

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILL & ABILITIES

Responsibilities include, although are not limited to the following:

• Authority for mechanical engineering drawing release of the 2D drawings.
• Provide line management to the team
• Work closely with the Design Team to ensure departmental objectives are defined and met
• Align, cascade and agree individual objectives to support overall achievement of the department and functional objectives
• Provide a strong interface with other functions and teams.
• Encourage and enable the team for delivery of work products considering cost, quality and timing
• Perform reviews of work packages completed by the mechanical team and manage the engineering changes
• Ensure requirements, specifications, standards and legislation are available to the design team and manage non-conformance
• Contribute to the continued evolution of company’s product development process and ensure that it is understood, managed and executed
• Support continuous improvement of relevant systems and procedures

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Mechanical/ B.Tech Mechanical with 8-10 years of Experience
• Sound knowledge in Solid Works Part, Sub – Assy, Assy and 2D Drawing.
• GD&T and Tolerance Stack up knowledge.
• PDM/PLM Expertise
• Having Experience with Electro Mechanical Machine Development processes an added advantage.
• VAVE Project Expertise.

REPORTING RELATIONS

• Bottom UP: GM Product Engineering & Design
• Top Down – Sr. Design Engineers, Design Engineers

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORKING CONDITIONS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• The position requires full time physical presence, attention & devotion at the work station.
• Sitting for long periods of time in front of a computer is common. May result in repetitive strain on the neck and back.
• The position does not require physical effort. This position is not subject to Occupational Health and Safety Risks. The position requires normal office environment.
• Work is normally performed inside office premises; exposure to unpleasant odors and noises minimal; No possibility of exposure to contagious disease nor to chemicals.
• It is subject to mental stress caused by rapidly changing business environment, diversity in the organization, tight deadlines.
• Strict corrective initiatives must always be met and deadline induced mental stress is frequent.
• Infrequent local travel is normal and need based.

CONCLUSION:

This JOB DESCRIPTION is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the position and it is not intended to be an exhaustive list of skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities or working conditions associated with the position.