Development Engineer – Job Description
Development is defined as:
Develop manufacturing process for parts and transforming concepts into prototypes for testing, validating and improvement for ultimately mass volume production. This includes achieving costs, timing and quality requirements.
Overall Purpose of the Role:
Responsible for the development and validation of products. Analysing and directing recommendations for problem resolution to the expectation of the client. Work to improve the performance and efficiency of existing products. Provide support to new-business development and product-launch. Works under general supervision, reviewed at project milestones and on completion. Plans projects or subtasks so they may be tracked and presented. Results impact project/programme completion.
Work experience specific for this role: Precision parts machining (Automotive / Non-Automotive), precision engine parts, aerospace/medical parts.
Key Responsibilities:
· Feasibility Study: Analyse customer product specifications and applicable regulations /legislations for their area of the programme. Define the product functional analysis (based on standard) to translate customer specifications and internal requirements into clear product performance criteria
· Prototype manufacturing
· Product, process, fixture validation: Define, plan, and follow the product validations
· PFD
· PFMEA: Participate in PFMEA processes (based on standards) and make sure tests that are identified as recommended actions are incorporated
· BOM creation/routing through SAP
· Estimate cost associated with manufacturing of a product
· Advanced Product Quality Planning
· Confirm the material choice proposed can meet mechanical performance requirements
· Support the creation and maintenance of process documentation associated with the analysis process
· Give the necessary inputs to the Design Engineer to ensure that the design meets the defined performance
· Support the Design Engineer about specifications knowledge and product robustness.
· Participate in design reviews
· Subjectively and objectively assess component stability performance in a repeatable, safe manner
· Gather data on system performance
· Use gathered data alongside subjective evaluation to identify parameter changes to drive the desired change in system
· Work closely with suppliers for clarifying technical requirements
· According to validation/measurement results, define necessary product improvements to meet the specifications
· Define the product improvements to meet the specifications
· Interfacing with internal and external clients to deliver updates, design recommendations and analysis results
· Preparation of detailed technical presentations for both internal and client project engineering review
· Support reaching the quality, costs and delivery targets of the project
· Report all resulting data on their area of the programme
· Support design review and contribute to achievement of Engineering Milestones as well as Customer Program Milestones
· Undertake special projects (research and development) as required
· Contribute to continuous improvement activities
· Write reports and present progress at project meetings and to clients
· Achieve goals within budget
· Conduct benchmarking studies to determine best practices/designs and future trends
· Attend various meetings and action/communicate instructions
· Undertake continuous training and development
· Perform root cause analysis and resolve problems
· Lead and/or support operators and trainee engineers
· Train people within own work group
Relationship Management:
· Liaise and communicate with other departments, customers, suppliers.
· Be an effective team member, working with supervisor and colleagues to ensure smooth workflow with maximum output
Self-Management
· Assertive, optimistic, resilient and welcomes change
· Proactively contributes to the team and has a collaborative approach to working with others
· Shows moral courage, openness and honesty in all dealings
· Good team-working skills
· Self-motivated, flexible, proactive and committed
Skills and Attributes:
· Independently determines approach to assigned tasks
· Analytical and numerical skills
· Strong problem-solving skills with high attention to detail
· A creative, logical approach for generating new ideas and solutions, with the ability to transition through to part development
· Knowledge of computer aided design (CAD) software- CREO parametric 3.0 / Catia V5, 3D modelling, technical drawings, GD&T, fitment/clearance/performance analysis, CFD tools for flow analysis ( Ansys/Creo Simulate), machining processes, surface roughness, surface treatment, fabrication ( brazing, welding, tube forming, tube bending, stamping, forging, 3D printing, laser cutting, investment/die castings) material structure, tool selection.
· An excellent grasp of engineering and design principles
· Excellent communication and negotiation skills
· An appreciation of wider business demands
· An awareness of the environmental impact of design ideas
· Able to give effective presentations to general audiences and write convincing proposals and reports with all necessary backup material for department consumption
· Knowledgeable in some technical areas of the group’s scope, or having demonstrated ability to achieve a high level of proficiency in a short period of time
· Ability to support group to achieve goals within budget
· Ability to work well with others in a team environment, providing input and feedback in a helpful manner
· Ability to effectively communicate organisational goals to team
· Able to interact well with vendors
· Able to exercises some latitude and technical judgement in deciding work methods
Qualifications and Experience Levels:
· Relevant manufacturing/engineering degree preferred- BE/ BTech or Diploma
· Membership of an industry related Professional Body would be advantageous
· May require experience of using Auto CAD, Pro Engineer, CATIA V5, Creo Parametric 3.0, CFD for flow analysis.
· Understanding ASME, ISO, DIN, ASTM, ANSI, SAE standards
· Understanding of Lean Manufacturing
CNC/VMC Experience
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: ₹30,000.00 - ₹60,000.00 per month
Benefits:
- Paid time off
- Work from home
Education:
Experience:
- Manufacturing: 5 years (Required)
- Creo: 4 years (Required)
