will lead the end-to-end design function for industrial/manufacturing equipment, driving innovation, manufacturability, and product excellence. This role requires a visionary leader who can translate business needs and customer insights into robust, efficient, and scalable design solutions--balancing creativity, engineering rigor, and commercial viability.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the
design strategy, roadmap, and execution
for new and existing product lines.
Partner with
Engineering, Manufacturing, and R&D
teams to ensure design-for-manufacturing (DFM), quality, and cost efficiency.
Establish and institutionalize
design standards, best practices, and digital tools
(CAD/PLM/Simulation).
Drive
innovation and sustainability
initiatives through material optimization, ergonomic design, and automation integration.
Build and mentor a
high-performing, multi-disciplinary design team
--mechanical, industrial, and electrical.
Ensure effective
design validation, prototyping, and testing
processes aligned with customer and regulatory requirements.
Collaborate cross-functionally to
shorten time-to-market
and enhance product differentiation.
Represent the design function in
strategic product reviews, vendor discussions, and customer interactions