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Job Title: Design Head - Mechanical Power Press
Job Summary
Seeking a highly experienced Design Head with strong expertise in Mechanical Power Press Machines (100T to 1000T capacity). The ideal candidate must have hands-on experience in designing, developing, and standardizing press machines including C-frame, H-frame, and straight-side presses.
This role demands deep technical expertise in press mechanics, structural design, crankshaft systems, clutch & brake mechanisms, and heavy machinery design.
Key Responsibilities
1. Mechanical Power Press Design & Development
- Lead end-to-end design of 100T–1000T mechanical power press machines.
- Design components including:
- C-frame, H-frame & straight-side press structures
- Crankshaft & eccentric shaft mechanisms
- Gear train & flywheel systems
- Clutch & brake assemblies (pneumatic/mechanical)
- Slide/ram design & guiding systems
- Bed & bolster plate design
- Perform tonnage calculations and load distribution analysis.
- Conduct frame stress, deflection, dynamic balancing, and vibration analysis.
- Select and integrate lubrication systems.
2. Structural & Mechanical Calculations
- Press capacity and tonnage calculations
- Crankshaft stress analysis
- Gear design & torque transmission calculations
- Bearing selection & life calculations
- Slide velocity & stroke analysis
- Fatigue & load cycle analysis
- Coordinate FEA analysis for heavy press structures
3. Design Standardization & Product Development
- Develop modular press platforms (100T–1000T series).
- Create and maintain standard BOMs and design databases.
- Drive cost optimization and value engineering initiatives.
- Lead new product development and upgrades.
4. Team Leadership
- Lead and mentor a design team (5–15 engineers).
- Review and approve technical drawings.
- Implement DFMEA, design reviews, and documentation systems.
- Coordinate with production, purchase, and quality teams.
5. Compliance & Safety
- Ensure compliance with:
- IS standards for mechanical presses
- CE standards (for export markets)
- Implement safety interlocks and clutch/brake safety systems.
- Integrate PLC-based safety systems (preferred).
Candidate Profile
Mandatory Requirements
- 10–20+ years of experience in Mechanical Power Press Manufacturing
- Minimum 8–10 years of experience in 100T–1000T press design
- Experience in reputed Power Press / Forging Press manufacturing companies
- Strong expertise in crankshaft and eccentric mechanism design
- Deep understanding of press machine dynamics
Preferred Experience
- High-speed press systems
- Progressive die press applications
- Heavy fabrication & casting-based press frames
- Exposure to international markets
- End-to-end machine development lifecycle
Technical Skills
- AutoCAD
- SolidWorks / Creo / UG NX
- FEA Tools (Ansys or similar preferred)
- ERP Systems
- GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing)
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