Senior Engineer

Job Title: Senior Engineer - Centrifugal Compressor Package Engineering

Location: Sanand Manufacturing Plant Campus
Department: Centrifugal Compressor Package Engineering
Function: Engineering
Experience: 6-10 Years
Minimum Education: B.E./B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering or associated field

Position Summary:

The Senior Engineer - Centrifugal Compressor Package Engineering will be responsible for the design, development, integration, and lifecycle support of centrifugal compressor packages and associated subsystems. The role requires strong technical expertise in rotating equipment, package engineering, product development, and manufacturing support, along with the ability to collaborate across multidisciplinary teams to deliver reliable and cost-effective solutions.

This position offers direct exposure to engineering, manufacturing, assembly, testing, supplier development, and customer-focused product solutions within a global engineering environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Product & Package Engineering

• Design and develop centrifugal compressor packages and associated auxiliary systems in accordance with customer requirements, applicable standards, and company design practices.
• Lead engineering activities related to package layout, piping systems, lubrication systems, instrumentation, structural skid design, and package integration.
• Support new product development initiatives and product enhancement projects to improve performance, reliability, manufacturability, and cost competitiveness.
• Develop and maintain technical specifications, engineering documentation, Bill of Materials (BOM), product configurations, and design standards.
• Perform engineering calculations, sizing, tolerance stack-up analysis, and design validation activities.

Design & Manufacturing Support

• Work closely with manufacturing, supply chain, quality, sourcing, and project execution teams during package fabrication and assembly.
• Provide technical support for manufacturing challenges, root cause analysis, corrective actions, and design improvements.
• Participate in design reviews, risk assessments, and product validation activities.
• Support factory acceptance testing (FAT), performance testing, and customer inspections.

Supplier & Quality Management

• Collaborate with suppliers for component development, qualification, and technical evaluation.
• Support supplier quality initiatives, part approval processes, and reliability improvement activities.
• Evaluate technical proposals and recommend design improvements to enhance product quality and operational performance.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on quality, reliability, and operational excellence.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Coordinate with compressor design, electrical, controls, instrumentation, piping, structural, manufacturing, and sourcing teams.
• Communicate technical concepts effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Support project execution teams in resolving technical issues and customer-related queries.
• Participate in customer meetings, design reviews, and technical discussions as required.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or any associated streams, from a recognized university with strong academic credentials.
• Minimum 6 years of relevant experience in product design, development, or package engineering of air compressors, centrifugal compressors, or rotating equipment systems.
• Experience working within a manufacturing or plant engineering environment is preferred.

Key Competencies

Technical Competencies

• Strong background in mechanical design, product development, and manufacturing principles.
• Hands-on experience in centrifugal compressors, rotary screw compressors, or related rotating equipment systems.
• Good understanding of compressor subsystems, package integration, and system-level engineering.
• Knowledge of engineering drawings, drafting standards, geometric tolerancing, and design calculations.
• Understanding of product configuration management, engineering change processes, and Bills of Materials (BOM).
• Experience with reliability engineering, quality processes, supplier qualification, and component approval requirements.
• Proficiency in tolerance stack-up analysis and engineering problem solving.
• Basic to intermediate proficiency in 3D CAD modeling and drafting tools.
• Experience with Pro/ENGINEER (Creo) preferred.
• Knowledge of Oracle ERP or similar business systems is considered an advantage.
• Familiarity with Design for Manufacturing (DFM), Design for Assembly (DFA), and cost optimization principles.

Professional Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively on projects with limited definition and convert concepts into actionable engineering solutions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to present complex technical information in a clear and concise manner to diverse audiences.
• Strong teamwork, collaboration, and stakeholder management capabilities.
• Self-driven with a continuous improvement mindset and focus on execution excellence.

Preferred Experience

• Manufacturing plant or factory engineering experience.
• Exposure to API standards and industrial compressor applications.
• Experience supporting new product introduction (NPI) and product localization initiatives.
• Knowledge of industrial air systems and customer applications across various industries.
• Experience working in global engineering teams and multinational organizations.
  
  

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