Lead Engineer - Mechanical

What You’ll Do

"Position’s focus will be product design & development for Electrical Fuses, Fusible Panelboards & Fusible disconnect switch part of Bussmann Division. Enrich & foster climate of innovation to drive growth & accelerate capability development. This includes

• Lead end to end design engineering for product development of Low voltage (LV) Switchgear Fuses, Fusible Products- Fusible QSCP Panelboards its mechanisms and accessories to meet customer specific technical, cost and market related technology requirement in accordance with standards (IEC, UL, CSA, NEMA, ROHS).
• Independently lead complete New product development (NPD), New Technology Introductions (NTI) / Research projects life cycle, process, and overall technical execution on electro-mechanical activities of product development.
• Thinks outside the box and is willing to research and explore new avenues to overcome obstacles by utilizing the latest technologies and standards. May function as a go-to person for a technology, mechanical engineering, or other area of expertise.
• Train, develop and motivate colleagues on technical aspects demonstrating ‘Right to Left’ thinking (starting with consideration for end user)."
  
  
  

• Lead and implement technically high complexity New products & cost reduction projects with end to end design responsibility right from design, product build, validation testing and its implementation utilizing right tools sets for requirements management, design methodologies, analysis first approach.
• Responsible for the design, development, testing, documentation and manufacturing readiness.
• Responsible for Product Architecture development for system and subsystem & deliver on complete engineering design package.
• Design UL standards & regulations complaint products majorly in Low voltage Fusible products – variety application Fuses, Fusible Panelboards, Fusible Disconnect Switches & Fuse holders .
• Perform technical scoping, identification of project deliverables, timeliness and creation of project-specific documentation such as functional specifications, technical specifications, etc.
• Conduct complex design feasibility studies using hands on CAD software’s & lead engineering assessment on design concepts using engineering fundamentals, calculations and analysis tools (material strength, stack-up analysis, mechanism, components, Systems). Ensure and facilitate detailing of Design package specifications (Plastics, Sheet metal, machined parts), GD &T.
• Performs technical reviews including architectural and detailed design reviews.
• Develop and update product documentation including drawings, BOMs and design guides.
• Ensure compliance to all applicable national and local electrical codes and standards as they relate to the products we produce (UL, CSA, NEMA, IEC).
• Lead & guide team DFSS tools & methods deployment - VOC, Design Scorecard, CTQs, DFMEA, DFMA, Design verification plans, DOEs.
• Represent the product line as a technical consultant. Investigate and evaluate opportunities for product development and redesign.
• Create technical project Plant and deliver on commitments
• Deploy PROLaunch / project management practices for project execution via Toll Gates progression
• Collaborate with Global cross functional team members to get their inputs to ensure quality and on time project deliverables.
  
  
  

• 9+ Years demonstrated experience on design & development Low voltage switchgear Fusible products -Fuses, Fusible Disconnect Switches, Fuse holders . Arc Management & mitigation knowledge. Dominant work experience in switches mechanisms designing.
• 4+yrs experience in full product life cycle (scoping, feasibility, execution, production, establishment).
  
  
  

• Working knowledge & experience on LV / MV switchgear products Fuses, Fusible Panelboards, Fusible CCP Switch & accessories (rotary handle, motor mechanism, trip unit)
• Detailed understanding of UL qualification, certification and reliability requirements and design needs. Experience in leading / conducting tests at external laboratories ERDA, UL and international.
• Design for Six Sigma (DFSS) methodology with examples of practical application.
• Manufacturing knowledge for Sheetmetal, plastics, stamping, molding, machining, casting, & assembly processes and tooling. Good knowledge on materials - ferrous & non-ferrous metals, plastics, elastomers.
• Working knowledge of CAD/CAE software like Solid works with tolerance stack up & GD&T. PLM-SAP. Enovia working knowledge.
• Proven communication & interpersonal skills - a clear thinker that can simplify complexity.
  
  
  

• Design working knowledge LV / MV switchgear products Fuses, Fusible Switches/ rotary disconnect switches & accessories (rotary handle, motor mechanism, trip unit). Dominant work experience in QSCP Fusible Panelboards.
• Detailed understanding of UL/IEC qualification, certification and reliability requirements and design needs.
• Design for Six Sigma (DFSS) methodology
• Manufacturing knowledge for Sheetmetal, plastics, stamping, molding, machining, casting, & assembly processes and tooling. Good knowledge on materials - ferrous & non-ferrous metals, plastics, elastomers.
• CAD software like Solid works with tolerance stack up & GD&T. PLM-SAP. Enovia."