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As R&D Engineer, you will be responsible for projects of varying size and complexity. You will leverage state-of-the-art simulation tools, such as CFD and CAD, as well as perform hands-on testing and validation to help solve technically challenging problems (i.e., root cause analysis). You will work closely with other disciplines from Product Management to Engineering Design, Manufacturing, and Sales to improve current designs and identify solutions needed to meet new global market trends.
Job Responsibility:
Coordinate work with an international team of designers, mechanical and simulation engineers in our Bangalore Design Center
Collaborate with internal manufacturing partners, contract manufacturers, designers, and product specialists to optimize designs for manufacturability
Design and develop new products utilizing advanced modeling tools and engineering principles
Support VAVE activities for existing product lines and use information as the basis for NPD
Utilize CAD (Computer-Aided Design) or CAE (Computer-Aided Engineering) systems to model new designs and produce detailed engineering drawings
Use simulation methods (e.g., FEA, CFD) for accurate performance predictions and reduced development cycles
Interface with Product Managers, Applications Engineers, Manufacturing Engineers, Purchasing, and other functions during all phases of product development
Apply engineering analysis to make data-driven design decisions
Generate design manuals for new products and support the creation of technical documentation
Develop and review design prototypes, perform tests, and finalize product design to facilitate production
Analyze new components, materials, and technologies to evaluate functionality for all new product development
Prepare comprehensive project plans with technical objectives and detailed cost estimates
Analyze product costs and prepare schedule plans for effective implementation of programs
Prepare and approve product design and test plans, review designs, and recommend adequate changes to the approved models before the actual rollout of new products
Approve prototypes of new designs, conduct performance analysis of prototypes, and ensure the assembly of products follow the company’s quality parameters
Comply with Design Control and NPD Stage-Gate processes while designing prototypes and products
Track the progress of assigned projects to report to major stakeholders
Perform other product development related duties as requested, directed or assigned
Requirements:
Strong background in Valve design, in theory, and practical application, required, Gate valves, Axial valves. Plus, Control valves, Desuperheaters, Bypass valves
Knowledge of ASME B16.34, API 6D, and industry standards for the valve industry
Proven ability to interact with all levels of employees from senior managers down
Outstanding relationship building skills with the ability to effectively communicate, verbally and in writing, at every level, strong listening skills
Ability to be resourceful, think creatively and analytically, problem-solve, experiment, and adapt, and make bold decisions and recommendations
Determine, suggest, and implement technically feasible and economically viable alternatives for current product offering and/or new product
Analyze and evaluate how to improve a system and/or equipment's sustainability under continued operation, maintenance, and unexpected change
Develop design changes to resolve operational issues, introduce new materials and revise product, process and test specifications to enhance product quality, design integrity, reliability and manufacturability
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and thrive under pressure
Ability to manage and prioritize competing tasks and projects
strong organizational skills
Must be a team player who can also work independently
Proven track record of meeting commitments with the highest level of standards, ethics and integrity
Energetic with a clear sense of urgency and direction
able to inspire and invigorate associates at all levels
promote concepts effectively
Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Ability to travel up to 10%
3-5 years of design experience or related experience in product design
A bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering. An advanced Mechanical Engineering degree is desired
Experience with CAD, Inventor
Experience with ANSYS Mechanical
NPD – New Product Design experience
Experience working in a machining environment
Experience designing valves
Nice to have:
Knowledge of welding processes
ASME certification
Pressure vessel experience
Failure analysis – root cause, including system analysis