Head of Designs

Job Title: Chief Design Officer (CDO) / Head of Product Design Please Read Before Applying CTC - 5-7 Lakhs Per year Location: Faridabad Industry: Automotive | Pneumatic Systems | Industrial Product Development Experience: 2+ years Employment Type: Full-time About the Role We are looking for a highly experienced and hands-on Chief Design Officer / Head of Product Design to lead the design and development of automotive, pneumatic, and industrial products. This is not a purely managerial position. The candidate must have strong practical experience in reverse engineering, mechanical product designing, SolidWorks, pneumatic systems, prototyping, testing, and manufacturing implementation. The selected candidate will take complete ownership of product development from studying an existing component or market requirement to designing, prototyping, validating, industrializing, and successfully launching the product into production. Core Responsibilities Reverse Engineering and Product Development Lead the reverse engineering of automotive, pneumatic, and mechanical components, assemblies, and systems. Study existing products, understand their working principles, identify design parameters, and develop technically improved and commercially viable alternatives. Perform accurate measurements, component analysis, material identification, tolerance evaluation, and functional benchmarking. Convert physical components, samples, sketches, and concepts into accurate 3D CAD models and manufacturing drawings. Identify opportunities for product improvement, localization, cost reduction, weight reduction, durability enhancement, and design simplification.Product Designing and Engineering Design and develop new automotive, pneumatic, mechanical, and industrial products using SolidWorks. Create 3D models, detailed part drawings, assembly drawings, exploded views, BOMs, and manufacturing documentation. Apply GD&T, tolerance stack-up analysis, material selection, fits, clearances, and engineering calculations. Design pneumatic circuits, valve arrangements, pressure-control systems, manifolds, reservoirs, fittings, hoses, actuators, and related components. Develop products from initial concept through prototype, testing, validation, production, and continuous improvement. Conduct design reviews and ensure all designs are functionally reliable, manufacturable, serviceable, and cost-effective.Pneumatic and Mechanical System Expertise Possess a strong understanding of pneumatic system design, air-flow management, pressure regulation, valves, actuators, compressors, reservoirs, manifolds, and safety mechanisms. Select appropriate pneumatic components based on pressure, flow rate, temperature, operating conditions, and application requirements. Diagnose and resolve pneumatic leakage, pressure-drop, flow restriction, component failure, and system-performance issues. Integrate pneumatic systems with mechanical, electrical, and electronic components where required. Apply knowledge of automotive systems, hydraulic systems, fabricated assemblies, machined components, sheet-metal products, and industrial equipment.Prototype Development and Validation Lead prototype planning, fabrication, assembly, testing, and design validation. Develop testing procedures, test rigs, validation plans, and acceptance criteria. Analyse prototype and field-test results and implement necessary design modifications. Perform engineering calculations, FEA, CFD, pressure calculations, flow analysis, and design validation wherever required. Conduct failure analysis and root-cause analysis for design or product-performance issues. Ensure that the final product meets functional, safety, durability, quality, and customer requirements.Manufacturing and Cost Optimization Drive Design for Manufacturing, Design for Assembly, DFMEA, value engineering, and cost optimization. Design components suitable for machining, fabrication, sheet metal, welding, injection moulding, casting, forging, extrusion, and 3D printing. Work closely with production and quality teams to resolve manufacturing and assembly issues. Review tooling, fixtures, jigs, manufacturing processes, and inspection requirements. Reduce product cost without compromising performance, quality, reliability, or safety. Support the smooth transition of products from prototype stage to serial production.Vendor and Cross-Functional Coordination Lead vendor development, component sourcing, technical discussions, and supplier evaluations. Communicate technical requirements, drawings, specifications, tolerances, and quality expectations to vendors. Coordinate with production, quality, procurement, sales, service, and field teams. Evaluate supplier capabilities and support the development of new components and manufacturing processes. Resolve vendor-related technical, quality, fitment, and performance issues.Documentation and Change