Job Title

Mechanical Design Engineer- Advanced Development

Job Code

Department/ BU

Research and Development

Location

Navi Mumbai

Reporting To

Manager – Advanced Development

Organizational Description

Bajaj Electricals Limited (BEL), a globally renowned and trusted company, with a turnover of ₹6679 crores (FY 18-19), is a part of "Bajaj Group". Bajaj Electricals’ business includes Consumer Products (Appliances, Fans, Lighting), Exports, Illumination and Transmission & Distribution (Transmission Line and Power Distribution). We also have a strong presence in the premium range of home appliances and cookware with brands like Morphy Richards and Nirlep.

We have 18 branch offices across different parts of the country besides being supported by a chain of distributors, authorized dealers, retail outlets and approximately 480 customer care centers. To increase our global footprint, Bajaj Electricals has also set up offices in Africa, Middle East and China.

Bajaj Electricals is driven by Gandhian set of values advocated by our founding father, Shri Jamnalal Bajaj. Our current leaders carry forward this legacy while evolving for the future. “Inspiring Trust”, our tagline, is something that we associate with and try to fulfil in our everyday endeavors. Apart from work, we also believe in bringing about change in our society through our philanthropic work. Our Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives rest on sustainability, gender diversity, employee volunteering and community outreach programs.

Major Areas of Responsibilities

• Develop innovative product concepts that solve customer pain points and market needs by collaborating closely with both internal teams (design, engineering, etc.) and external teams (market analysts, consumer research, etc.).
• Perform comprehensive assessments utilizing a range of engineering tools (DFMEA, FEA, function analysis, prototyping, and physical testing) to verify novel ideas at the component and system levels, guaranteeing their viability, dependability, and safety.
• Adapt product offerings to customer needs while taking use case and market research results into account. Establish precise budgetary goals and make sure the finished design satisfies end-user requirements and corporate goals.
• Actively engage with industry leaders, academic institutions, and open innovation platforms to bring new perspectives and technologies into the development process, ensuring the product benefits from the latest industry trends and external expertise.
• Design and build rapid prototypes to quickly evaluate concepts at both the component and system levels. Use feedback to validate design intent, test performance, and refine designs based on iterative evaluations.
• Present and communicate designs clearly using tools like CAD models, Keynote presentations, and in front of groups, ensuring clarity in both technical and non-technical settings.
• Identify potential risks in the design and development process, propose solutions that highlight the advantages and challenges of the designs, and develop strategies to mitigate potential development risks.
• Work with the marketing team to ensure the product’s design aligns with market needs, strategic goals, and business objectives. Develop a compelling value proposition for the product that resonates with target audiences.
• Use simulation tools to test and optimize product designs for performance, manufacturability, and cost-effectiveness. Simulate various scenarios to ensure the product meets expectations before moving to production.
• Identify opportunities for cost reduction and efficiency improvements in existing products. Implement strategies that enhance product value, ensuring that the product evolves with market trends and consumer feedback.
• Contribute to the technology roadmap to identify future trends, innovations, and opportunities in both business and technology, maintaining the competitiveness and innovation of product offerings over time.

Required Skills & Qualifications

We are seeking a highly skilled Product Design Engineer to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in interdisciplinary engineering principles and a deep understanding of consumer product development. This engineer will be responsible for defining and designing innovative system-level approaches to address fundamental consumer problems, while focusing on simplicity, manufacturability, and cost-effectiveness.

Essential Qualification: BE/M Tech/MS Mechanical

Desired Qualification: BE / M Tech/ MS Mechatronics

Experience: Minimum 3 years

Industry Preference: Appliance, Consumer durable, Television, Automotive

Sr. No.

Functional Competencies

Critical

Desirable

1.

Creo Software (hands on). SolidWorks

YES

2

DFMEA, PFMEA, KAPA etc and NPD processes

YES

3

AUTOCAD (hands on)

YES

4

Plastic, sheet metal, rubber product design

YES

5

Fundamentals of GDT

YES

6

Manufacturing processes

YES

7

Material Sciences and coating technologies

YES

8

Fundamentals of engineering

YES

9

Electronics, electromagnetic, electrical system fundamentals

Yes

10

Software coding (POC level)

Yes

Sr. No.

Behavioral Competencies

Critical

Desirable

1.

Strong communication skills

YES

2.

Problem solving skills at system level

YES

3.

Proactive attitude

YES

4.

Personal effectiveness

YES

5

Ethics

YES

Any specific requirement

Demonstrated track record of such developments