Assistant Manager Valve Design

1. Valve Design & Engineering

• Design and develop industrial valves as per customer and industry requirements.
• Handle design of Ball, Butterfly, Gate, Globe, Check and Plug valves.
• Prepare and review 2D drawings, 3D models, BOMs and engineering specifications.
• Perform design calculations, sizing, material selection and component selection.

2. New Product Development

• Support NPD and product improvement activities.
• Develop new valve designs based on customer requirements and market needs.
• Conduct design reviews, validation and prototype development.
• Identify opportunities for cost reduction and design optimization.

3. Engineering Standards & Codes

• Ensure designs comply with applicable standards such as:
• API
• ASME
• ANSI
• ISO
• BS
• Knowledge of valve-specific standards such as API 6D, API 609, API 600, API 594, API 608 would be preferred.

4. Manufacturing & Production Support

• Work closely with Manufacturing, Production, Quality and Purchase teams.
• Resolve design-related manufacturing issues.
• Support DFM/DFA and improve manufacturability.
• Provide technical support for production and assembly-related issues.

5. Customer & Technical Support

• Understand customer specifications and technical requirements.
• Review customer drawings and technical documents.
• Support technical discussions with customers and internal teams.
• Prepare technical documentation and design proposals.

6. Quality & Testing

• Coordinate with Quality for design validation and testing.
• Support pressure, functional and performance testing of valves.
• Analyze design-related quality issues and implement corrective actions.

7. Team & Project Management

• Lead and guide junior design engineers.
• Allocate design activities and monitor project timelines.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure timely completion of projects.
• Maintain proper engineering documentation and revision control.

Required Skills

• 7+ years of experience in Valve Design
• Strong knowledge of industrial valve design and engineering
• Experience with Ball / Butterfly / Gate / Globe / Check / Plug valves
• Good knowledge of API, ASME, ANSI and ISO standards
• Experience in 2D & 3D CAD software
• Knowledge of GD&T, tolerance, material selection and design calculations
• Experience in NPD and design optimization
• Exposure to manufacturing and production processes
• Good problem-solving and technical coordination skills