Head Engineering

Location-         Head Office, Kolkatta
Experience-         15+ years in mineral processing/material handling equipment/system engineering
Qualification-         BE-Mechanical
Role Reports to-     CEO
Team Size -         10
Time to join-         Immediate/ early Joiner

The Head Engineering is responsible for leading and managing the engineering team of product vertical in the engineering department. This position will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure that products meet the necessary technical, quality, and cost requirements.

Responsibilities:
•    Lead and manage the product engineering team, including providing technical guidance, performance management, and professional development opportunities
•    Collaborate with cross-functional teams, and external customers to define product requirements and develop project plans
•    Lead the design and development of mechanical systems and components for products, including 3D modeling, prototyping, and testing
•    Review mechanical analysis, including finite element analysis (FEA), tolerance analysis, and failure analysis, to evaluate and improve the performance of mechanical systems and components
•    Develop and maintain engineering standards and processes related to mechanical design and analysis
•    Collaborate with manufacturing engineers to ensure that products can be manufactured efficiently and cost-effectively
•    Participate in design reviews and provide recommendations on the suitability of mechanical systems and components for the intended application
•    Generate reports and technical documents to communicate results of mechanical analysis to internal stakeholders and customers
•    Collaborate with quality teams to ensure that products meet applicable industry standards and regulations

Requirements:
•    Adequate exposure and experience in selection/vetting the selection of the equipment pertaining to any specific application.
•    Strong knowledge of mechanical design principles, including 3D modeling, computation/review of shaft design, drive selection, Bearing selection, gear pinion loading and the equipment load data against any specific application.
•    Have the past experience in computing / vetting the computation pertaining to the mass moment of inertia of the equipment assembly referred to the connected motor shaft. 
•    Basic knowledge in the material and manufacturing methods of the parts would be appreciated. 
•    Experience with mechanical design software such as AutoCAD, SolidWorks.
•    Basic experience in stress modelling of the equipment parts when needed.
•    Familiarity with industry standards and regulations related to mechanical design and analysis
•    Strong leadership and project management skills
•    Proficiency in the MS office suite is a must.

Details of the Client: 
Client specializes in manufacturing crushing, grinding, material handling, and mineral processing equipment. With a track record spanning over six decades & has provided reliable solutions to core sector industries such as iron ore, coal, steel, zinc, copper, limestone, rare earths, and aggregates.
•    Product Range: Client company offers a diverse range of equipment tailored to industry-specific requirements, including crushers (jaw, roll, impactors), screens (linear, circular, roller, flip-flop), ball and rod mills, feeders (apron, grizzly, reciprocating), and mineral beneficiation equipment (slurry pumps, thickeners, flotation cells, filter presses, scrubbers).
•    Construction Sector: Additionally, It serves the construction sector with products like mobile crushing and screening plants, and skid-mounted crushing plants. 
Company operates from four state-of-the-art manufacturing units strategically located in Kumardhubi, Asansol, Bengaluru, and Vadodara. These facilities are equipped with advanced machinery and operated by skilled professionals, ensuring consistent excellence in fabrication.
•    Sales and Service Network: Supported by a comprehensive sales and service network across India, Company provides robust customer support from installation to after-sales services, including maintenance and health checkups.
•    Global Presence: Company has installed equipment across diverse regions including India, Russia, Kenya, Mozambique, Zambia, South Africa, Indonesia, UAE, Oman, and Saudi Arabia, showcasing its extensive global reach and capabilities.
Looking forward, Client aims to enhance its footprint in the mining and mineral beneficiation sectors, leveraging its synergistic product portfolio to strengthen its brand as a leading global solutions provider.