The Mechanical Design Engineer has the following responsibilities and key activities:
- Responsible for the design, development, and release of components on new forklift models and options.
- Develop a wide range of parts including welded steel assemblies, metal castings, plastics, rubbers, multi-part assemblies, electrical components, and more.
- Develop 3D models, drawings, and study files using CATIA. Manage files in PDM software.
- Ensure drawing quality by following company standards and considering design intent, materials, quality control characteristics, dimensions, tolerances, product requirements, and clarity.
- Able to validate designs by using FEA software.
- Specify main system parameters and design components to meet product performance, durability, and regulatory requirements.
- Participate in recurring design reviews to uphold design quality and facilitate communication within the group.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure manufacturability, cost, quality, and delivery of new products.
- Work with the testing group to detail necessary tests and pass/fail criteria for prototype evaluation.
- Create and manage simultaneous engineering design documents like DFMEAs, part lists (BOM), and engineering change instructions.
- Create, manage, and execute development schedules for components to meet project deadlines.
- Able to conduct peer-to-peer design checking
Location, Travel & Shift
The location and travel are:
- Based at Pune at combined location with Vanderlande India (Engineering hub of Vanderlande with >1000 FTE)
- Full time job (100%)
- Travel: Not Applicable
- Shift: Open to flexible shifts
Education & Experience
We search for a candidate with the following qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, 5-7 years of experience
- Requires minimum 2 or more years of experience in Product Design/ Development
- Proficient in Japanese Language (Minimum N4 level qualified); N3 level qualification will be an added advantage.
- Requires 3D CAD (CATIA preferred) and PDM system experience
- Experience in the forklift industry, automotive industry, or heavy equipment design
- Highly detail-oriented with outstanding technical knowledge
- Possesses exceptional problem-solving skills and strong analytical aptitude.
- Demonstrates proficient communication and documentation capabilities.
- Exhibits high-level interpersonal skills and effectively collaborates with cross-cultural teams.
