Equipment Design Engineer Jobs

ABOUT A LEADING GUJARAT CONGLOMERATEA Leading Gujarat Conglomerate is a growing manufacturer of Copper Clad Laminates (CCL), serving the PCB and electronics industry. We are building a world-class manufacturing setup with a focus on quality, process discipline, and operational excellence.ROLE OVERVIEWThe Plant Head will have end-to-end ownership of the CCL manufacturing facility - from raw material intake through finished laminate output. This is a critical leadership role responsible for production targets, yield improvement, cost management, and team development.KEY RESPONSIBILITIESProduction & Operations- Own and deliver monthly/quarterly production targets across all laminate grades- Drive yield improvement programs and reduce scrap/rework across the press, treater, and slitting lines- Monitor cost-per-sheet and identify levers to reduce manufacturing cost without compromising quality- Implement and sustain 5S, Kaizen, and lean manufacturing practices on the shop floorProcess & Equipment Oversight- Oversee operation of hydraulic multi-daylight presses, treater lines, and thermal systems- Ensure optimal functioning of oil heaters, boilers, and associated thermal infrastructure- Drive a culture of preventive maintenance - reduce unplanned downtime and improve OEE- Collaborate with maintenance and engineering teams to manage planned shutdowns and upgradesPeople & Cross-Functional Leadership- Lead production, maintenance, quality, and engineering teams across shifts- Set KPIs, conduct performance reviews, and develop frontline supervisors and engineers- Coordinate with procurement for raw material planning (resin, glass fabric, copper foil)- Work with sales and quality on customer complaints, NCRs, and corrective actionsCompliance & Safety- Ensure adherence to factory safety norms, environmental regulations, and statutory compliance- Maintain all plant records, daily production logs, and MIS reports for management reviewCANDIDATE PROFILEExperience- 3-10+ years of experience in CCL, PCB, composites, or laminates manufacturing- Proven track record of managing multi-line production facilities- Prior experience in a plant leadership or operations head role preferredTechnical Knowledge- Working knowledge of hydraulic press systems and hot press lamination cycles- Understanding of thermal energy systems - oil heaters, boilers, heat exchangers- Familiarity with resin systems (epoxy, FR-4), impregnation, and curing processes- Exposure to quality parameters: peel strength, Tg, Dk/Df, thermal stressEducation- B.E. / B.Tech in Mechanical, Chemical, Polymer, or Production Engineering- MBA or PG Diploma in Operations Management is an added advantageCritical Requirement: Must have hands-on experience managing a hot press production line in a CCL / laminates environment.REPORTING & LOCATIONReports To CEO / Managing DirectorLocation Plant Site, IndiaTeam Size 30-100+ (depending on phase)

Minimum 4 years of experience in a similar role, ideally within the heavy machinery or construction equipment sectors.The Design Engineer will work at the Goa factory, focusing on product improvementbased on current production & field issues. He will be also responsible to provideresolutions/ suggestions over current product & process issues. This role will closelycoordinate with the production team at Goa and the design team at the head office inPune to ensure smooth alignment between design and production requirements.CAD proficiency (Solid Edge, AutoCAD)Lean & Six Sigma MethodologiesManufacturing Process Optimization

Position: Design EngineerGender - MaleJob Responsibilities: 1. Create technical drawings, manufacturing schematics, 2D and 3D digital models of mechanical equipment designs using measurements, specifications and additional data from engineering team.2. Annotate and verify all numerical designations and specifications in technical drawings and schematics.3. Modify and revise designs to correct operating deficiencies or to reduce production problems.4. Acquire technical data via catalogues, the internet, vendors, to create models and drawings.5. Maintains relationships of models and drawing files in an organized fashion.6. Create Assembly layout with detail Dimensioning & BOM.Job Skills & Qualifications:Qualification: minimum Diploma in mechanical Engineering / BE or BTechRequired Skills:1. Knowledge of AUTOCAD, SOLID WORKS etc2. Candidate should have exposer of Piping, hydraulic fittings, etc.3. Knowledge of International Standards e.g. ASME/DIN/ISO.4. Knowledge of welding types, and notation in the drawing.5. Knowledge of GD&T.6. Candidate should have exposure to machine design.Preferred Certification & Experience:a. Professional certification in mechanical drafting. b. Experience with mechanical manufacturing process