Job Description

Position: Head of Hydraulic Cylinders Design Department

Location:

Patancheru, Hyderabad, Telangana State

Department:

Engineering - Hydraulic Cylinders Design

Reports to:

Vice President/Head of Operations

Job Type:

Full-time

Emoluments:

Not a constraint for the deserving who can meet the role and responsibility enumerated herein.

Job Summary

The Head of Hydraulic Cylinders Design is a senior leadership role responsible for the overall strategy, management, and performance of the company's hydraulic cylinder design department. This role involves leading a team of design engineers, overseeing the end-to-end design process, ensuring product quality and innovation, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to meet customer demands and company objectives. The ideal candidate will be a technical expert with a proven track record of effective team management and project delivery in a manufacturing environment.

Core Responsibilities

1. Design Leadership and Strategy

Provide strategic direction for the hydraulic cylinder design department, aligning with overall business goals for innovation and market growth. Oversee the entire design and development process for new and custom hydraulic cylinders, from concept to production. Define and implement design standards, best practices, and methodologies to ensure a consistent, high-quality, and cost-effective approach. Stay abreast of industry trends, new technologies, and competitor products to drive continuous innovation.

2. Team Management and Development

Lead, mentor, and motivate a team of design engineers and drafters, fostering a culture of technical excellence and collaboration. Manage team workloads, project timelines, and resource allocation to meet delivery schedules effectively. Conduct performance reviews, provide constructive feedback, and identify professional development opportunities for team members. Recruit and onboard new engineering talent to support the department's growth.

3. Project and Technical Oversight

Review and approve technical drawings, design calculations, and Bill of Materials (BOMs) for accuracy and compliance. Work closely with Sales and Application Engineering to translate customer specifications and needs into robust and manufacturable designs. Collaborate with the Production and Quality departments to resolve design-related issues, implement Engineering Change Notices (ECNs), and support process improvements. Manage the department's budget, including software tools, testing equipment, and project-specific costs.

4. Quality and Compliance

Ensure that all hydraulic cylinder designs meet or exceed quality standards, industry codes (e.g., ISO, ASME, MIL), and customer requirements. Support Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) and other reliability analysis to proactively identify and mitigate design risks. Oversee the testing and validation of prototypes to verify performance against design criteria.

5. Interdepartmental Collaboration

Act as the primary technical point of contact for the design department, facilitating clear and effective communication with sales, production, quality, and supply chain teams. Participate in management meetings and provide regular updates on project status, department performance, and strategic initiatives.

Key Result Areas (KRAs)

Design and Innovation:

Introduce and commercialize new hydraulic cylinder designs or product features that drive market share and meet evolving customer needs.

Operational Excellence:

Improve departmental efficiency by optimizing design processes, reducing design cycle times, and minimizing reworks.

Talent and Leadership:

Develop a high-performing and motivated design team with improved skill sets and strong succession planning.

Customer Satisfaction:

Ensure design outputs consistently meet or exceed customer expectations, leading to a high rate of first-time acceptance and successful field performance.

Cost Management:

Achieve cost-effectiveness in designs by optimizing material usage, standardizing components, and supporting cost reduction initiatives.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

Design Cycle Time:

Average time from initial design request to final approved design.

New Product Introduction (NPI) Success Rate:

Percentage of new designs that successfully go into full production and meet performance goals.

First-Pass Yield:

Percentage of designs that are approved by manufacturing without requiring major rework or corrections.

Design-related Customer Complaints:

Number of customer complaints or field failures attributed to a design flaw.

On-Time Project Delivery:

Percentage of design projects completed within the agreed-upon timeline.

Cost of Rework:

Total cost associated with design-related manufacturing rework or scrap.

Design Department Productivity:

Metrics tracking design output per engineer, such as number of drawings produced or projects completed.

Employee Engagement:

Survey scores and retention rates for the design engineering team.

Required Qualifications

Education:

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related technical field.

Experience:

Minimum of 10+ years of progressive experience in mechanical or hydraulic cylinder design, with at least 3-5 years in a leadership or managerial role. Extensive, hands-on experience specifically with the design and manufacturing of hydraulic cylinders for industrial or heavy equipment, defence and special applications.

Skills and Knowledge:

Technical Expertise:

o Deep knowledge of hydraulic circuit design, fluid mechanics, and the application of hydraulic components.

o Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, including machining, welding, and assembly.

o Proficiency in 3D CAD software (e.g., Autodesk Inventor, SolidWorks, Creo).

o Knowledge of industry standards and codes relevant to hydraulic equipment.

Managerial Skills:

o Demonstrated ability to lead, mentor, and manage an engineering team effectively.

o Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities.

o Excellent problem-solving, decision-making, and analytical abilities.

Interpersonal Skills:

o Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams and external stakeholders.

o Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple demands simultaneously.

o Strong commercial acumen and understanding of product costing.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: ₹50,000.00 - ₹85,000.00 per month

Benefits:

Leave encashment Provident Fund
Work Location: In person