Product Development Engineer Lead

Key Skill & Knowledge Profile:

• Strong proficiency with SolidWorks 3D modeling, engineering drawings, BOM creation.
• Expert understanding of hydraulic & pneumatic systems (pumps, motors, valves, reservoirs, cylinders, accumulators, filters).
• Strong analytical and problemsolving skills; highly detailoriented.
• Proficiency in tolerance stack-up, GD&T, product form-fit-function.
• Strong understanding of materials, mechanical behavior, fatigue and strength theories.
• Experience in DFMEA, PFMEA, DFA/DFM, DoE, root-cause analysis.
• Knowledge of product development processes (PDP, NMO, ETO).
• Benchmarking, feasibility studies, design rules, and design validation knowledge.
  
• Proficiency in MS Office tools; familiarity with PLM systems (Windchill)

Leadership & Behavioral Skills

• Ability to coach, mentor, and technically guide engineers.
• Strong projectleadership skillsprioritization, planning, delegation, and risk management.
• Influences cross-functional teams including manufacturing, quality, suppliers, and customers.
• Drives knowledge sharing, bestpractice adoption, and competency development.
• Champions continuous improvement and innovation.

Key Responsibilities

Product Development Leadership (50%)

• Lead and own complete product development lifecycle—from concept creation to design validation and release.
• Guide the team in applying PDP methodology and DFSS tools to ensure robust engineering decisions.
• Provide technical leadership on concept evaluation, feasibility studies, and manufacturability (DFM).
• Define and institutionalize product design rules and engineering standards for the team.
• Drive traceability of requirements across concept, design, validation, and release phases.
• Ensure alignment of designs with business goals, product strategy, and customer expectations.