Engineer - Product Development

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

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.