Engineer - Product Development

Job Description: 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 Equal Opportunity Employer 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.