Key Responsibilities:
Leadership & Team Management:
- Lead and manage a team of engineers and designers specialized in rotary equipment design, providing mentorship and guidance to junior engineers and designers.
- Oversee the planning, design, and execution of rotary machinery projects, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and meet quality standards.
- Foster a collaborative and high-performance work environment, promoting continuous learning and professional growth for team members.
- Conduct performance reviews, set goals, and identify training needs to ensure team efficiency and development.
Rotary Equipment Design & Engineering:
- Lead the design and development of rotary machinery such as pumps, compressors, turbines, motors, blowers, and other rotating equipment.
- Develop detailed engineering designs, including system layouts, material selection, equipment sizing, stress analysis, and performance specifications for rotary systems.
- Ensure designs are in compliance with relevant industry standards (e.g., API, ASME, ISO) and client requirements.
- Perform mechanical design calculations, simulations, and stress analysis to ensure the performance, reliability, and safety of rotary equipment.
- Review and approve technical drawings, reports, and specifications for rotary systems.
Project Management & Execution:
- Manage multiple rotary equipment design projects simultaneously, ensuring they meet schedule, budget, and quality requirements.
- Coordinate with cross-functional teams (e.g., procurement, operations, construction) to ensure that rotary equipment systems are integrated successfully into larger project designs.
- Monitor project progress and resolve any technical or design issues that arise during the design or implementation phases.
- Develop and manage project budgets, resources, and timelines for rotary equipment designs.
- Ensure that the team adheres to the project delivery schedules and provides regular status updates to senior management and clients.
Client & Stakeholder Interaction:
- Serve as the main point of contact for clients regarding rotary equipment design-related issues, ensuring timely communication and addressing client concerns.
- Provide technical guidance to clients during the design and implementation phases of projects.
- Lead design presentations and discussions with clients, stakeholders, and regulatory authorities to ensure alignment with project goals.
- Support sales teams by providing technical expertise for proposals, bids, and cost estimates for rotary equipment systems.
Quality Assurance & Compliance:
- Ensure all rotary equipment designs adhere to the highest standards of safety, performance, and regulatory compliance.
- Lead design reviews and quality control processes to verify that all design work is completed in line with best practices and client specifications.
- Oversee testing, commissioning, and troubleshooting of rotary equipment to ensure it meets design and performance expectations.
- Implement continuous improvement initiatives to improve the efficiency, reliability, and cost-effectiveness of rotary equipment designs.
Innovation & Technology Integration:
- Stay updated with the latest advancements in rotary machinery technology, materials, and design methodologies.
- Drive innovation in rotary equipment design, ensuring the adoption of the latest technologies and engineering tools to enhance design processes and product performance.
- Introduce new design techniques, tools, and automation to improve efficiency and reduce the time-to-market for rotary equipment projects.
Procurement & Cost Management:
- Collaborate with the procurement team to select suppliers and vendors for rotary equipment, ensuring that the materials and components meet design specifications and quality standards.
- Assist in evaluating supplier proposals, reviewing contracts, and negotiating terms for rotary equipment procurement.
- Monitor the cost of rotary equipment designs and identify opportunities for cost optimization while maintaining high-quality standards.
Qualifications:
- Education: Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field (Master's degree preferred).
- Experience: 10+ years of experience in the design, development, and execution of rotary equipment systems (e.g., pumps, compressors, turbines) in industrial settings, with at least 5 years in a managerial or leadership role.
- Industry Expertise: Extensive experience in rotary equipment design for industries such as oil & gas, power generation, chemical processing, or heavy manufacturing.
- Certifications: Professional Engineer (PE) license or equivalent certification preferred.
Skills & Competencies:
- Rotary Equipment Design Expertise: Deep understanding of rotary equipment systems, including pumps, turbines, compressors, blowers, and associated systems.
- Mechanical Design Software Proficiency: Experience with engineering design software such as AutoCAD, SolidWorks, CATIA, or similar tools.
- Project Management Skills: Strong skills in managing complex design projects, including budgeting, scheduling, resource allocation, and risk management.
- Leadership & Mentoring: Proven leadership capabilities with experience managing and developing high-performing teams.
- Technical Knowledge: Solid understanding of mechanical engineering principles, material properties, thermodynamics, and fluid mechanics.
- Problem-Solving Skills: Ability to identify and resolve design issues efficiently, ensuring minimal disruption to project schedules.
- Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Quality Control & Compliance: Strong understanding of industry standards, codes, and regulations related to rotary equipment design (e.g., ASME, API, ISO).
- Client & Stakeholder Management: Ability to manage client relationships, provide technical support, and ensure the successful delivery of projects.
Desirable Skills & Certifications:
- Advanced Project Management Certification (PMP) is highly desirable.
- Six Sigma or Lean Manufacturing Certification to optimize design and project delivery processes.
- Experience with Digital Twin or other advanced simulation tools for rotary machinery design.