Job Description

Job Title: Engineering Design Manager

Location:

Peelamedu, Coimbatore

Department:

Engineering / Product Development

Reports To:

Managing Director

Job Summary:

The Engineering Design Manager will lead the design and development of new products, components, and systems from concept to production. This role involves managing a team of design engineers, ensuring that all designs meet functional requirements, quality standards, and customer expectations, while optimizing for cost and manufacturability.

Key Responsibilities:

Leadership & Management

Lead, mentor, and manage a team of design and development engineers. Plan and allocate design resources effectively to meet project deadlines. Conduct performance reviews and identify training needs for the team.

Design & Development

Oversee the creation of detailed engineering drawings, 3D models, and design documentation. Ensure designs meet functional, aesthetic, and safety requirements. Approve final designs before release to production.

Technical Expertise

Review and validate design calculations, tolerance analyses, and material selections. Drive the use of best practices in CAD modeling, simulation, and design verification. Collaborate with manufacturing and quality teams to ensure design-for-manufacturability (DFM) and design-for-assembly (DFA).

Project Management

Manage multiple design projects simultaneously, from concept to prototype to production. Develop and maintain design timelines, budgets, and progress reports. Interface with customers, suppliers, and internal stakeholders for design reviews and approvals.

Continuous Improvement

Implement design process improvements and standardization. Stay updated with new design tools, materials, and industry trends. Promote innovation and value engineering in all design activities.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical / Mechatronics / Product Design / related engineering discipline. Minimum

8-12 years of experience

in mechanical or product design, with at least

3-5 years in a leadership or managerial role

. Proficiency in

CAD software

(SolidWorks, CATIA, Creo, AutoCAD, etc.). Strong knowledge of

GD&T, tolerance stack-up, and design standards

. Experience with

manufacturing processes

such as machining, casting, sheet metal, or plastic molding. Excellent

project management

and

communication

skills. Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience in product development for

automotive, aerospace, industrial equipment

, or

consumer goods

industries. Familiarity with

ERP systems

. Certification in

Project Management (PMP)

or

Six Sigma

is an advantage.

Key Attributes:

Leadership and team-building ability Attention to detail and design accuracy Strategic and innovative mindset Strong coordination and decision-making skills
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: ₹335,000.00 - ₹450,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Cell phone reimbursement Health insurance Leave encashment Paid time off Provident Fund
Work Location: In person