R & D Engineer

Position Summary MAIN DUTIES :

• Performs detailed design and leads new product development (hose & hose assemblies) by applying engineering principles and industry standards. • Design and analysis at assembly level on divisions products/systems. Makes individual contributions of substantial technical importance. • Creates solutions to diverse and difficult engineering problems; develops project goals and milestones and controls project budget. • Takes personal initiative for advanced new products or technology development. • Completes required technical documentation, and generates reports, procedures, or change proposals as required. • Provides in-depth technical information for review with product engineering and design review team. • end-to-end new product development for rubber hose and hose assemblies, performing assembly-level design and complex engineering analysis, solving diverse technical problems, defining project goals, milestones, and budgets, and taking initiative in new technology development and innovation.

Responsibilities

• KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES :

• On-time launch of New Products to meet organization PVI goal • Design optimization solution on sustaining products to achieve organization SBD goal • File invention disclosure on innovative products/process • Product test compliance as per International Industry standards • Industry Certification compliance like ABS, DNV, LR for new products • Update Bill of Material for the new product and current product as per requirement • Work with customers and operations through the design and implementation of product line extensions, productivity improvements, and simple by-design activities

Qualifications

• JOB HOLDER'S REQUIREMENT :

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Polymer/Chemical/Mechanical/Industrial) 3-5 years of engineering and manufacturing experience and knowledge of product design, assembly, tooling and materials.

• Conversant with rubber/plastic product manufacturing process and machinery

• Knowledge of functioning of laboratory equipment used in rubber industry like Rheometer, Mooney viscometer, UTM, etc.

• Knowledge of functioning of laboratory equipment used in rubber/plastic industry.

• Must demonstrate effective organizational and verbal/written communication skills.

• PC Literate (AutoCAD, MS Word, Excel, Access, Project, Lotus Notes preferred).

• Conversant with new product development procedures like APQP, FMEA, PPAP, SPC, MSA