VERTEX RESEARCH CENTRE
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vertexresearchcentre.com
Job details:
Key Responsibilities
Product Design & Development
- Design and develop new mechanical products, assemblies, and components based on customer and project requirements.
- Capture, interpret, and document engineering design requirements.
- Develop innovative design concepts using engineering calculations and analytical methods.
- Prepare detailed 3D models, assemblies, and manufacturing drawings using SolidWorks.
- Generate conceptual layouts, detailed designs, fabrication drawings, and assembly drawings.
- Ensure designs comply with applicable engineering standards, quality requirements, and manufacturing capabilities.
- Participate throughout the complete product development lifecycle from concept to production.
Engineering Analysis
- Perform engineering calculations, mathematical modelling, and technical feasibility studies.
- Evaluate design concepts for functionality, manufacturability, reliability, safety, and cost-effectiveness.
- Conduct tolerance stack-up analysis and design validation.
- Perform engineering simulations and virtual testing for prototypes and new product development.
- Analyse engineering data and project requirements to produce optimized design solutions.
- Review technical specifications and recommend design improvements.
Design Validation & Testing
- Support prototype development and testing activities.
- Analyse prototype performance and identify design improvements.
- Investigate design failures and determine root causes.
- Modify and optimize designs based on testing results.
- Conduct multiple design iterations until all functional and technical requirements are achieved.
- Coordinate with production and testing teams during validation activities.
Product Improvement
- Continuously improve existing products to enhance quality, durability, reliability, and manufacturability.
- Implement engineering change requests (ECR) and engineering change notices (ECN).
- Track and document all engineering modifications.
- Reduce manufacturing cost through value engineering initiatives.
- Improve product performance through innovative design modifications.
Documentation & Engineering Control
- Prepare and maintain engineering documentation.
- Create and control Bills of Materials (BoM).
- Prepare manufacturing drawings, exploded views, and assembly instructions.
- Maintain engineering drawing revisions and document control.
- Ensure engineering documentation complies with company standards.
Design Reviews
- Participate in internal and customer design review meetings.
- Present design concepts, technical solutions, and engineering calculations.
- Review alternative design proposals and recommend optimal solutions.
- Address technical comments from customers and project teams.
- Coordinate with cross-functional teams during design approval stages.
Cross-Functional Coordination
- Collaborate with R&D, Production, Quality, Procurement, Service, and Project teams.
- Provide engineering support during manufacturing and assembly.
- Assist procurement in technical evaluation of materials and components.
- Support suppliers with engineering clarifications.
- Coordinate with customers for technical discussions when required.
Quality & Continuous Improvement
- Ensure compliance with ISO quality standards and engineering procedures.
- Conduct design verification and design validation activities.
- Perform benchmarking studies to identify industry best practices.
- Contribute to continuous improvement and cost reduction initiatives.
- Maintain high engineering accuracy through design reviews and peer verification.
Project Management
- Manage assigned design activities within project schedules.
- Prioritize multiple engineering assignments simultaneously.
- Monitor design milestones and deliverables.
- Report project progress to management.
- Independently determine engineering approaches to assigned tasks.
Training & Professional Development
- Stay updated with emerging engineering technologies and design methodologies.
- Attend technical training programs, seminars, and workshops.
- Develop expertise in new materials, manufacturing processes, and engineering software.
- Share technical knowledge within the engineering team.
Required Skills
- Strong proficiency in SolidWorks (Part, Assembly, Sheet Metal, Weldments, Drawing, Simulation).
- Good knowledge of mechanical design principles.
- Understanding of manufacturing processes, fabrication, machining, and assembly.
- Knowledge of GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing).
- Engineering calculations and analytical problem-solving.
- Root Cause Analysis (RCA).
- Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA).
- BoM management and engineering documentation.
- Strong communication and presentation skills.
- Excellent analytical and troubleshooting abilities.
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Educational Qualification
- Bachelor's Degree / Diploma in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
Experience
- 1–5 years of experience in Mechanical Design Engineering (preferred).
- Experience in product development and prototype design is an added advantage.
- Experience with manufacturing, fabrication, industrial automation, or automotive products is preferred.
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