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Director - Mechanical Design (Brakes / Braking System)

Director - Mechanical Design (Brakes / Braking System)

Domnic Lewisahmedabad, gujarat, in
19 hours ago
Job description

We are hiring for a Design Director (Braking Systems) for one of our American MNC client in railway equipment manufacturing

Location : Hosur

Exp : 15-20 years

Qualification : B.E. / B.Tech in mechanical

Key Responsibilities

Strategic & Technical Leadership

  • Define and execute the long-term vision and roadmap for Brakes Engineering aligned with global transit needs.
  • Lead innovation in modular and intelligent braking systems, promoting sustainability and reliability.
  • Drive standardization, digitization, and process excellence through PLM and digital workflows.

Product Development & Innovation

  • Design and develop advanced brake systems for rail and metro vehicles.
  • Collaborate with global teams to validate, test, and industrialize new designs.
  • Improve product reliability through RAMS and accelerated life testing.
  • Enhance existing products to reduce cost of poor quality and improve performance.
  • Customer & Program Management

  • Engage with customers, certification bodies, and field teams for technical approvals and performance feedback.
  • Ensure compliance with fire, smoke, and safety regulations.
  • Lead technical discussions, audits, and customer reviews to ensure satisfaction and timely project delivery.
  • People & Organizational Leadership

  • Build and mentor a high-performing team of brake system engineers.
  • Identify training needs and develop internal expertise.
  • Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and accountability.
  • Operational Excellence

  • Optimize material use and cost through engineering value analysis.
  • Ensure adherence to ISO and environmental standards.
  • Lead documentation, catalogues, and manuals for all products.
  • Track engineering KPIs and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Qualifications & Experience

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
  • 15+ years of experience in brake system design, development, and validation, with at least 7 years in a leadership role.
  • Experience in rail, transit, automotive, or aerospace engineering.
  • Strong knowledge of PLM systems, digital workflows, and global compliance standards.
  • Exposure to Six Sigma, Lean, or other process improvement methodologies preferred.
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