Design Head

Location: Bhiwadi Plant

Profile- HEAD – DESIGN & ENGINEERING

Experience: 10–15+ Years

Qualification: B.E./B.Tech – Electrical Engineering

Salary: ₹upto 20 lpa , depending on experience & expertise

ROLE

We are looking for an experienced Head – Design & Engineering to lead the complete Design function of Switchgear across LV, MV, Utility and Standard Products.

The candidate should have strong experience in switchgear/panel design and manufacturing, with proven ability to lead teams, drive cost optimization, standardization, product development and engineering excellence.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead and manage the complete Design & Engineering Department across LV, MV, Utility and Standard Products.
• Oversee preparation and approval of SLDs, schematics, GA drawings, panel layouts, fabrication drawings, BOMs and technical documentation.
• Ensure designs comply with customer specifications and applicable IEC/IS standards.
• Drive Design-to-Cost and Value Engineering initiatives to reduce copper, sheet metal, component, assembly and overall manufacturing costs.
• Develop standardized and modular designs, standard BOMs and component libraries across product segments.
• Ensure adherence to company SOP's.
• Optimize panel design, dimensions, busbar arrangements, component selection and manufacturing processes.
• Lead new product development, product improvement , optimization and design standardization.
• Work closely with Production, Purchase, Quality, Testing, Projects and Sales to resolve engineering issues and improve manufacturability.
• Provide technical support for customer specifications, technical discussions, type testing and approvals.
• Ensure timely completion of engineering deliverables and minimize design errors, rework and production issues.
• Develop and mentor the Design team and establish appropriate KPIs and performance standards.
• Promote effective use of AutoCAD, SolidWorks, E3/EPLAN and other engineering tools.

KEY FOCUS AREAS

Cost Optimization | Design Standardization | Engineering Productivity | Product Development | Design Quality | Manufacturing Efficiency

CANDIDATE PROFILE

• 10–15+ years of relevant experience in LV/MV switchgear, electrical panels or switchgear manufacturing.
• Strong hands-on knowledge of electrical and mechanical design of LV & MV panels.
• Proven experience in cost reduction / value engineering.
• Experience managing and developing a Design/Engineering team.
• Strong understanding of switchgear manufacturing, IEC/IS standards and testing requirements.
• Good commercial understanding with the ability to balance quality, technical performance and cost.
• Strong leadership, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Should be a hands-on technical leader with strong shop-floor orientation.

Required Technical Skills

The candidate should have hands-on proficiency in:

• AutoCAD – Mandatory
• SolidWorks – Mandatory
• E3 – Mandatory
• SLDs and electrical schematics
• LV switchgear and panel design
• GA and fabrication drawings
• BOM preparation
• Electrical component selection
• Busbar sizing and arrangement
• Panel layout and enclosure design
• Knowledge of IEC/IS standards applicable to LV switchboards