Job Description
The Design Manager is responsible for leading and managing all engineering design activities at Ralsonicsfrom concept to final manufacturing release. This role ensures that every machine, plant, and sub-assembly is designed accurately, safely, cost-effectively, and in alignment with Ralsonics global vision of building world-class ultrasonic and industrial cleaning systems.
You will manage a team of design engineers, standardize design workflows, ensure manufacturability, work closely with production and project execution, and drive continuous improvement in design processes.
Required Technical Skills & Competencies
- Bachelors or Master's in Mechanical Engineering, Production Engineering, or Mechatronics
- Strong command over SolidWorks (mandatory) and AutoCAD
- Deep understanding of mechanical design, structural design, and sheet metal fabrication
- Familiarity with:
- Ultrasonic technology (advantage)
- Pumping systems, filtration systems, piping
- PLC and electrical integration
- Heat transfer principles
- Experience in design for manufacturing (DFM) and design for assembly (DFA)
Important: Must have experience in ultrasonic cleaning, industrial cleaning, electroplating, or pressure washers
Key Responsibilities
- Use 3D CAD software to create models and drawings of machinery
- Develop customized solutions after interfacing with customers
- Oversee project management along with technicians
- Develop prototypes as per the requirements of the marketing team
- Perform testing on engineering prototypes
- Confirm system capabilities by designing feasibility and testing methods
- Ensure components and assemblies adhere to industry standards
- Organize and maintain existing engineering records
- Document fabrication, assembly, and installation processes
A. Technical & Design Responsibilities
- Own the complete design lifecycle: requirement analysis concept design detailed engineering validation production documentation
- Create and approve 3D models, assemblies, detailed manufacturing drawings, and BOMs
- Ensure designs meet performance parameters across:
- Ultrasonic cleaning technology
- Mechanical design of tanks, chambers, structures, piping, jigs and fixtures
- Electrical and instrumentation integration
- Surface treatment process requirements
- Conduct design reviews with cross-functional teams
- Ensure manufacturability (DFM), reliability, and safety (DFA, FMEA)
- Maintain a strong library of standard designs, modules, and sub-assemblies for reusability
B. Process & Productivity
- Establish and enforce design standards, templates, and quality guidelines
- Define and streamline workflows within the Design Department
- Introduce automation in repetitive design tasks where possible
- Reduce design cycle time through modularization and standardization
- Implement systematic document control and revision management
C. Cross-Functional Coordination
- Work closely with:
- Sales for technical proposals and preliminary layouts
- Project Execution for understanding customer requirements
- Production to resolve manufacturability issues
- QC to ensure compliance
- Procurement for component optimization and vendor alignment
- Participate in customer meetings, technical discussions, and design clarifications
D. People Management
- Lead, mentor, and develop the design engineering team
- Assign tasks, monitor progress, and ensure timely delivery
- Conduct performance reviews and facilitate continuous skill development
- Maintain a culture of precision, discipline, and engineering excellence
E. Continuous Improvement
- Identify opportunities to reduce cost through design changes
- Implement Kaizen, root-cause analysis, and value engineering practices
- Benchmark Ralsonics products against global competitors and update designs accordingly
- Drive innovation in new product development and system architecture
F. Managerial Skills
- 512 years of experience in design engineering; minimum 23 years in a leadership role
- Strong project management capabilities
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain technical topics clearly
- High ownership, discipline, and problem-solving ability
G. Personal Attributes
- Extremely detail-oriented and quality conscious
- Strong accountability and process-driven mindset
- Ability to work under tight deadlines
- Passion for building world-class industrial equipment
