Head of Design Department

Job Responsibilities :

• Lead a team of mechanical engineers in designing and developing custom-built machines, ensuring all solutions are technically accurate, cost-effective, and optimized for manufacturability.
• Apply Low Cost Automation (LCA) principles throughout the design and development process to reduce material and production costs without sacrificing quality or performance.
• Ensure precise implementation of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) across all engineering drawings and documentation to maintain consistency and functional integrity during assembly.
• Maintain ISO standards throughout the design process.
• Design and integrate Pneumatic and Hydraulic systems with an understanding of component selection, system logic, and practical deployment in machine operation.
• Establish and maintain standardized design processes, including stage-gate reviews, peer validations, and error-proofing methods to reduce rework and ensure "first-time-right" outcomes.
• Oversee the machine-building process from the release of design to assembly floor execution, including coordination with vendors, monitoring timelines, and managing mechanical validation trials.
• Mentor and develop team members through regular technical reviews, hands-on problem-solving guidance, and structured learning paths aligned with project and departmental needs.
• Collaborate closely with electrical, controls, and production teams to ensure seamless mechanical integration and operational reliability of delivered machines.
• Interface effectively with senior management by presenting status reports, design justifications, and project roadblocks with clarity and confidence, even when handling complex or politically sensitive discussions.

Qualifications

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Skills Required

Pneumatics, Hydraulics