Lead mechanical engineering for HV GIS NPI, ToW, and RtC programs. Own validation strategies and type testing per IEC/IEEE, manage test labs and BOMs, drive DFM cost reductions, handle ECNs and range standardization, and lead cross-functional FMEA and value-engineering workshops to improve manufacturability and compliance.
Job Description SummaryLead Mechanical Engineer to spearhead New Product Introduction (NPI), Transfer of Work (ToW) and Redesign to Cost (RtC) initiatives and technical validation strategies for HV GIS. This role requires an expert in HV switchgear Research and development who can bridge the gap between design, manufacturing, and international testing standards.Job Description
Roles and Responsibilities
- NPI & Validation Leadership: Lead end-to-end NPI / ToW projects—from initial review and prototyping through validation testing and project approval. Coordinate with cross-functional teams and Competency Units to ensure project success.
- Test Management & Execution:
- Design test arrangements, layouts, and Bill of Materials (BOM) for validation. Design/develop testing tools.
- Manage external test lab relationships, including procurement, scheduling, and program oversight.
- Execute type tests per IEC standards.
- Validate qualification and assembly processes for localized parts.
- Engineering & Design Support:
- Provide technical expertise on manufacturability and testing to resolve supplier/internal queries.
- Lead cost-reduction initiatives through structural re-design, focusing on DFM (Design for Manufacturability) and local supply chain integration.
- Develop concept designs for testing of GIS components.
- Facilitate technical decision-making through FMEA and Value Engineering workshops.
- Product Lifecycle Management: Lead the implementation of Engineering Change Notices (ECNs) for range management and standardization projects, ensuring rigorous cross-functional coordination.
- Continuous Improvement: Champion the "Lessons Learned" process to drive institutional knowledge and improve design/testing workflows.
Required Qualifications
- Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.
- Experience: 20+ years in Mechanical Design, NPI, and product validation.
- Technical Proficiency:
- Expertise in CAD/PLM (Creo Parametric, Windchill, AutoCAD).
- Deep knowledge of GD&T, GPS tolerancing, and tolerance stack-up analysis.
- Extensive experience with HV Switchgear international standards (IEC, IEEE).
- Subject Matter Expertise: Proven proficiency in type testing protocols.
- Communication: Excellent oral/written English with the ability to lead and influence cross-functional teams.
Desired Characteristics
- Ownership: Proven ability to own projects from conception to completion with minimal oversight.
- Analytical Rigor: A structured, data-driven approach to complex engineering problem-solving.
- Operational Excellence: High accountability for quality, on-time delivery, and regulatory compliance.
- Adaptability: Ability to navigate a high-paced, project-driven environment while juggling multiple concurrent priorities.
Relocation Assistance Provided: No
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