Lead Engineer with NX - Product Definition Experience

6-10 Years

Job Description

Job Requirements

Knowledge / Skills, Education & Experience

B.E./B.Tech./Diploma in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent with 6–10 years of relevant engineering experience.
Extensive practical experience in Siemens NX and Teamcenter for complex modelling and product-definition activities.
Strong proficiency in creating detailed manufacturing drawings with GD&T, in accordance with applicable ISO standards.
Good knowledge of welding symbols, manufacturing processes and engineering drawing practices.
Strong understanding of compressor/turbomachinery components and their application would be advantageous.
Demonstrated experience in handling complex engineering activities with minimal supervision.
Strong team player with the ability to collaborate effectively with global engineering teams.
Ability to independently own engineering activities with clear accountability for quality and delivery.
Proven ability to manage multiple projects/work packages and meet committed timelines.
Highly adaptable to new tasks, technologies, products and responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities

Product Definition & Engineering
Lead and own product-definition activities for compressor components, from requirement understanding through final engineering deliverables.
Develop and review complex 3D models, assemblies and detailed manufacturing drawings using Siemens NX.
Manage engineering data, product structures and Engineering Bill of Materials (BOM) using Siemens NX and Teamcenter.
Interpret and apply relevant international codes, standards and internal customer standards.
Ensure engineering deliverables meet required standards for quality, accuracy, manufacturability and completeness.
Provide technical guidance to engineers working on modelling, detailing and product-definition activities.
Conduct technical reviews of models, drawings and engineering documentation.
Technical Problem Solving
Lead troubleshooting and resolution of complex engineering and product-definition issues.
Perform and drive Root Cause Analysis (RCA) for design and engineering failures.
Identify and implement effective corrective and preventive actions.
Evaluate alternative engineering solutions and recommend technically feasible and cost-effective approaches.
Apply sound engineering judgement to resolve complex technical challenges.

Project & Delivery Ownership

Take ownership of assigned engineering work packages/projects, ensuring delivery within agreed scope, quality and timelines.
Understand project requirements and effectively coordinate engineering activities with global teams.
Plan and prioritize engineering activities to ensure efficient utilization of available resources.
Proactively identify technical and delivery risks and drive appropriate mitigation actions.
Support project leads/managers in planning, estimation, status reporting and technical escalations.
Global / Customer Collaboration
Act as a technical point of contact for global engineering teams and customers for assigned product-definition activities.
Participate in technical discussions, design reviews and customer meetings.
Clarify technical requirements and translate customer expectations into effective engineering solutions.
Build strong working relationships with global stakeholders and support timely resolution of technical issues.

Team & Technical Leadership

Mentor and guide engineers on Siemens NX, Teamcenter, product definition and engineering best practices.
Review and provide technical feedback on engineering deliverables.
Support capability development and knowledge sharing within the team.
Create and maintain engineering guidelines, lessons learned and best practices.
Drive standardization, design reuse and continuous improvement initiatives.
Support training and development of team members in compressor modelling and detailing according to customer standards.

Key Competencies