Design Engineer

Role & responsibilities

• Design and develop components, sub-systems, and products for service equipment applications.
• Develop 2D drawings, 3D models, and detailed product designs using SolidWorks, AutoCAD, Creo/Pro-E or similar CAD tools.
• Study project requirements, customer inputs, and product concepts to assess design and development feasibility.
• Prepare design concepts, product specifications, BOMs, engineering drawings, and other technical documentation.
• Execute product development activities in line with project plans, timelines, and the ELGi Product Development Process (EPDP).
• Apply Machine Design, Structural Engineering, Hydraulics, Pneumatics, DFM, DFA, and DFS principles during product development.
• Conduct design reviews, manufacturing feasibility studies, and design optimization to ensure robust and manufacturable designs.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams such as R&D, Manufacturing, Procurement, Quality, E&E, CFD/FEA, and New Component Development for product development and validation.
• Support prototype development, assembly, testing, and validation of new products and components.
• Incorporate inputs from FEA/CFD, testing, manufacturing, assembly, and field feedback into product designs.
• Coordinate with suppliers and provide technical clarification on drawings, specifications, materials, and manufacturing requirements.
• Identify opportunities for cost reduction, weight reduction, material optimization, noise reduction, and product performance improvement.
• Handle engineering changes, design revisions, and ECR/ECO activities as required.
• Benchmark the products and identify opportunities for improving product design, functionality, quality, and cost.
• Support plant trials and production scale-up activities, ensuring product quality and design requirements are maintained.
• Ensure designs comply with applicable industry standards, safety requirements, and regulatory requirements.
• Prepare project status reports and track design and development milestones to ensure timely completion of projects.