MISSION

The primary responsibility of this role is to lead the engineering design for product development & evolution of wiring devices/accessories (Switch, Socket Outlet, Frames, boxes and Mechatronics products) to meet customer specific technical, cost and market related technology requirement in accordance with standards (both national & international). The candidate will be involved in all phases of product development.

 
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Develop designs to meet electrical distribution market needs defined by product technical specifications.

Responsible for the design, development, verification, validation, documentation and manufacturing readiness.

Lead engineering analysis on design concepts using engineering fundamentals and analysis tools (material strength, stack-up analysis, mechanism) and conduct complex design feasibility studies using hands on 3D softwares like Creo.

Have manufacturing/tooling knowledge to perform in plastic & metallic parts design.

Design for Cost, Design for Manufacture/Assembly (DFM/DFA) on individual parts, subassemblies with the ability to propose alternate materials and methods of assembly and manufacture.

Develop and test product qualification, certification and reliability requirements 

Manage execution of prototype design; build and test 

Troubleshoot and perform root cause analysis to resolve design concept failures 

Interact and challenge with cross-functional teams such as manufacturing, sourcing, marketing and vendors to define requirements, validate designs, implement manufacturing readiness and support product launch 

Develop and update product documentation including drawings, BOM's and design guides.

Requirements\: 

Experience in product design & development, value Engineering 

Hands on experience in the product design of wiring devices like Switch, Socket outlet, frames, installation boxes, Mechatronics products (Fan regulator, USB, Dimmer ...) will be great

Manufacturing knowledge for Moulding, Sheetmetal & assembly processes

Good knowledge on materials – plastics & metal

Working knowledge of CAD/CAE software like Creo and mechanism with Dimension chain analysis 

Project & design management skills is a must

Proven communication & interpersonal skills - a clear thinker that can simplify complexity.

Able to set clear goals, communicate priorities

Experience in full product life cycle (scoping, feasibility, execution, production, establishment)