Engineer II

Role & responsibilities

This role is to support the design, development, and launch of high-quality filtration products, aligning with organizational standards and strategic objectives. Leverage sound engineering fundamentals and strong project-management discipline to deliver innovation on time and on budget.

Preferred candidate profile

Product Design and Development

• Support the design and development of filtration products with a focus on material selection, manufacturability, sustainability.
• Conduct benchmarking and competitive analysis to ensure product differentiation and market relevance.

Performance Measurement: Success in developing innovative products that meet performance standards, timelines, and cost targets.

Project Management and Execution

• Oversee project scheduling, budgeting, and implementation plans, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
• Coordinate internal and external resources to deliver projects within defined scope and performance standards.

Performance Measurement: Timely completion of projects within budget and scope, measured through project KPIs and feedback from stakeholders.

Technical Expertise and Support

• Provide technical guidance and support to sales teams and intra-entity groups, including troubleshooting customer issues and offering tailored solutions.
• Prepare and present technical presentations to stakeholders effectively.

Performance Measurement: Accuracy and quality of technical solutions, feedback from sales teams, and client satisfaction scores.

Process Optimization and Risk Mitigation

• Implement best practices in product development and team empowerment to enhance operational efficiency.
• Identify and mitigate risks concerning timelines, costs, quality, and reliability in product development.

Performance Measurement: Reduction in project risks, adherence to deadlines, and achievement of reliability and quality standards.

Cross-Functional Collaboration and Reviews

• Facilitate cross-functional design reviews to optimize product manufacturability, quality assurance, and reliability.
• Ensure alignment of design objectives with engineering, manufacturing, and customer requirements.

Performance Measurement: Feedback from cross-functional teams and quality metrics post-launch.

• Performance Tracking and Reporting
• Track and analyze project performance across multiple initiatives using defined KPIs.
• Continuously adjust project parameters to maintain alignment with organizational goals.

Performance Measurement: Regular KPI tracking reports and the ability to adapt and resolve challenges proactively.

Education Qualification:

• Bachelors/ masters in mechanical engineering or a related field.
• Proficiency in using MS Office packages.

Good Understanding of GD&T & Tolerance Stack up, VAVE, DFMEA etc.

Technical Competence & Skills:

• Engineering Fundamentals: Engineering Fundamentals: A solid grounding in mechanical engineering principles.
• Fluid Mechanics: Understanding of fluid dynamics and filtration technologies crucial for filter development.
• Should be capable of understanding and clearly communicating the product requirements to the designer.
• Design for Manufacturability (DFM): Ability to design products that are cost-effective and easy to manufacture.
• Prototyping and Testing: Skills in creating prototypes and conducting tests to validate design concepts.
• Familiarity with the development of Sheet metal, Casting, and Plastic Products.
• Knowledge of APQP & PPAP process
• Knowledge of ISO/TS 16949:2009
• Team Collaboration: Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams including sales, marketing, and manufacturing.
• Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams including sales, marketing, and manufacturing.
• Technical Communication: Ability to convey complex technical information clearly to non-technical stakeholders.

Leadership Competence:

• Inherit Donaldson core values of Integrity, respect & commitment.
• Proactive towards identifying the issues and solving the problem.
• Conflict management
• Individual leadership
• Project management skills
• Effective team player & communicator