Product Procurement Engineer

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The position will provide design engineering support for Air system components design/development on 7 to 18 Lit size engines. The position will be located in Chennai. Focus of the assignment contribute to the design and development of Air system components particularly Heat Shields & Soft Wraps and Interact with a global team of industry experts and contribute to the delivery of design projects.

• Design and develop Engine Air System components particularly heat shields & Soft wraps to meet performance and durability goals
• Collaborate with SMEs, tech leads, and suppliers to define requirements and drive component development
• Perform design calculations, support DFMEA, and create validation plans for NPI programs
• Coordinate simulation and validation activities; review results and communicate findings to stakeholders
• Ensure manufacturability, provide technical support to quality and purchasing, and manage supplier interactions
• Conduct design reviews and maintain products for Continuous Product Improvement (CPI)

• Requires an accredited Mechanical Engineering degree
• 7+ years of combined experience in Component and System Development for Diesel Engines and 5+ years of experience in Heat shields/wraps
• Expert in ProE Creo & Teamcenter PLM software
• Knowledge of NPI process desired

• Strong knowledge of engine air system components, especially heat shields and wraps
• Proficient in 3D modeling (castings, sheet metal) and advanced surfacing in CREO
• Experience with PLM tools (Teamcenter or equivalent)
• Ability to develop concept designs independently
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and attention to detail
• Basic understanding of manufacturing processes (sheet metal, casting, machining, finishing, heat treatment)
• Familiarity with simulation tools (stress analysis, heat transfer, TMF, CFD)
• Skills in data analysis, regression, and problem-solving
• Knowledge of GD&T application based on functional requirements
• Capability to manage and delegate design tasks and review team outputs

• 5+ years of Engine Air system components design/development experience working with global / regional teams
• Experience in working with regional / global suppliers for the development of heat shields/wraps
• Good knowledge of cross functional roles in domains such as Manufacturing, Purchasing, Quality, related to engines
• Familiar with Engine Air system component validation and failure analysis.

Relocation is available for this position.

December 16, 2025 - December 30, 2025

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