Walk-in || Manager - Mechanical ( Walkin)

Job description

• Leads and manages a multidisciplinary team, driving New Product Introduction (NPI) initiatives from concept through engineering release.
• Oversee design, development, DFMA evaluation, validation, and complete engineering release cycle activities while ensuring alignment with safety, quality, cost, and performance objectives.
• Establishes and enhances engineering processes, technical standards, and best practices to support efficient product development, operational excellence, and continuous improvement.
• Knowledge and exposure to AI/ML implementation in engineering design, automation, analytics, or digital transformation initiatives will be considered an added advantage.

Primary responsibility:

• Lead and manage a moderately sized team of mechanical engineers, providing guidance, mentorship, and professional development opportunities
• Collaborate with Bangalore operations on lighting products to ensure product alignment with company goals and customer requirements.
• Develop and implement project plans, timelines, and budgets, ensuring timely and within-budget delivery
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Mechanical, Electrical, Optical, Software, Drafting, Manufacturing, Operations and project management
• Ensure quality control and quality assurance processes are in place and followed
• Stay up to date with industry developments, advancements, and emerging technologies
• Develop and maintain customer and stakeholders relationships and identify new business opportunities
• Manage and resolve technical issues, conflicts, and changes in project scope.
• Drive continuous improvement in products & processes and implement them.
• Good knowledge of Lean tools and should be able to apply those in regular work
• Prepare and present reports, proposals, and project updates to stakeholders.
• Talent development & management including hiring, training, mentoring & retention.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to the engineering team, ensuring adherence to industry standards and best practices

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelors or master’s degree in mechanical/aerospace engineering with 12+ years of relevant experience
• Sound knowledge in Mechanical Engineering fundamentals
• Knowledge of Aerospace Standards (DO-160)
• Exposure to Catia/ MBD / Teamcenter Tools
• Good experience in DFMA / GD&T / Stack-up analysis

Leadership Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Collaborative team player with the ability to motivate and build team synergy.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, prioritizing multiple projects and deadlines.
• Effective in delegation, direction, and adapting to changing priorities.
• Dependable with strong ownership and execution focus.
• Detail-oriented with consistent delivery of high-quality results.
• Sound judgment with the ability to make timely decisions under pressure.
• Effective communicator focused on achieving individual and organizational goals.