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R&D Design Manager

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Sandvik Mining & Rock Solutions (SMR) is a leading supplier in equipment and tools, services and technical solutions for the mining and construction industries. To our Rock Tools division and to our R&D Design department at Patancheru plant (Hyderabad), we are now looking for a R&D Design Manager to join us

Your Scope:

The purpose of this job is to lead, manage and support product design and development team within rock tools R&D in Mining. The role will drive product development directly as well as in collaboration with other product development teams. The role will actively lead a team of design engineers. support global rock tools R&D projects, participate in R&D technology development and co-ordinate with manufacturing for product manufacturing. The role will also co-ordinate and work together with product line function in understanding business requirements and support product development. The role will drive and utilize CAD method development across the R&D Design Center and utilize CFD simulation resource for the RTD/NPD projects.

Key Responsibilities:

Create, drive & Implement EHS plans at functional area. Ensure Environment, Health and Safety standards are being practiced at the workplace.
Team management, ensure people management according to Sandvik guidelines.
Product design and development within Rock Tools R&D organization for various product lines, mainly product line Rotary.
Responsible for R&D Design center activities supporting global stakeholders located in different parts of the world with different time zones.
Provide support for production units as part of CPE/NPD projects.
Interface with Rock Tools R&D teams globally for development projects.
Ensure R&D Design center infrastructure and competence to meet project demands and needs.
Identify and propose new projects (RTD, NPD or CPE). Must be familiar with handling project management & resources.
Be part of executing the product lines strategies and align with Rock Tools goals and objectives.
Budget management for R&D team.

Your Profile:

A Graduate Engineer with Min. 15 years in Product design and development in engineering industries, preferably in Mining & construction, in which 5 years as R&D Manager is a must. Working experience in a strong EHS cultured organization is a distinct advantage.
Foster an innovative work culture within the team to encourage the generation of novel ideas and provide support in developing and refining these ideas. Assist the team throughout the patent publication process.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
Proficiency in relevant software, tools like NX and team center. Understanding of CAE software’s will be added advantage.
Ability to lead a team to drive results with a collaborative style

Required competencies:

Ability to plan, execute and deliver critical engineering projects.
Strong knowledge and experience in product design in mining and construction tools.
Able to lead and guide a team of design engineers and help in taking technical decisions.
Strong knowledge in design engineering fundamentals in mechanical engineering and tools design.

Our Culture: At Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions, we believe that our diversities form a strong foundation for achieving great results. We are equally proud of our manufacturing roots and our future vision to set the industry standard.

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