Engineer - Product Development

Job Description

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Responsibilities include:

New Product Development

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Design and development of FRP pressure vessels as per applicable design codes such as ASME and product certification such as CE/NSF

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Idea generation and concepts design for new products development based on  voice of customer and  marketing requirements

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Creating design drawings and specifications

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Prototype building, components development with vendors for prototype parts and product testing as per regulatory requirements.

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Working closely with cross functional teams from Product Management, Manufacturing, Quality, Sourcing and other support functions for NPD development activities

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Project Management of New Product Development cycle.

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Value Engineering (VAVE)

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Identifying cost reduction/value addition opportunities, support to sourcing for alternate material development

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VAVE concept designing, prototype building and testing

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Meeting identified VE target savings.

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Sustaining engineering activities

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Engineering change process and product customization as per customer specific needs

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Support to Operations for productivity improvement and customer complaints RCCMs

Qualifications: BE in Mechanical Engineering or Polymer Engineering

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Experience:   6-8 years in new product design and development

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Competencies required

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Design of filament wound FRP pressure vessels and tanks as per ASME boiler & pressure vessel code or any other established design code for pressure vessels

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Knowledge of composite materials such as glass, resin systems  and of FRP manufacturing processes such as filament winding, RTM, pultrusion etc

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Knowledge of mechanical design and of  metal and plastic  manufacturing processes

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Idea generation and concepts development

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Knowledge of new product development cycle

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CAD design - Solid works, AutoCad

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Knowledge of tools such as Pugh Analysis, QFD, DFMEA, PFMEA, DFMA, DFF, DVPR, Risk assessment etc

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Desired skills

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Strong analytical and critical thinking skills

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Good communication skills – verbal, written & presentation.

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Experience of working in an ISO certified organization

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Knowledge of SAP ERP system

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MS office

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Knowledge of FEA and prototyping and testing

Equal Opportunity Employer

Pentair is an Equal Opportunity Employer. With our expanding global presence, cross-cultural insight and competence are essential for our ongoing success. We believe that a diverse workforce contributes different perspectives and creative ideas that enable us to continue to improve every day.