Engineer - Product Development

Job Description:

Responsibilities include:

New Product Development

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

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

Creating design drawings and specifications

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

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

Project Management of New Product Development cycle.

Value Engineering (VAVE):

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

VAVE concept designing, prototype building and testing

Meeting identified VE target savings.

Sustaining engineering activities

Engineering change process and product customization as per customer specific needs

Support to Operations for productivity improvement and customer complaints RCCMs

Qualifications: BE in Mechanical Engineering or Polymer Engineering

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

Competencies required:

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

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

Knowledge of mechanical design and of metal and plastic manufacturing processes

Idea generation and concepts development

Knowledge of new product development cycle

CAD design - Solid works, AutoCad

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

Desired skills:

Strong analytical and critical thinking skills

Good communication skills – verbal, written & presentation.

Experience of working in an ISO certified organization

Knowledge of SAP ERP system

MS office

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.