Job Title – Assistant Technical Manager, Global Pump CoE, Regional EngineeringLocation Bangalore
Purpose of Role:The Global Pump CoE Group is a new vertical under Regional Engineering with more focus on Pump Order Engineering to cater to the Reginal Requirements. There is a huge potential and visibility to grow this team and contribute to the business. This role demands complete design authority on the pump product line that is aligned to the applications and new opportunities existing in the market.
The Assistant Technical Manager is responsible for leading & driving the Global Pump CoE’s priorities in all areas of engagement, execution, and delivering excellence to the key stakeholders. The Assistant Technical manager should be compliant with all the defined Roles, Responsibilities, and Accountabilities (RRAs) as documented by the Global Pump CoE and mentioned below.
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The Manager is responsible for leading & driving the Hydrocyclone Technology Group’s priorities in all areas of engagement, execution and delivering excellence to the key stakeholders. The assistant manager should comply with all the defined Roles, Responsibilities and Accountabilities (RRAs) as documented by the Hydrocyclone Technology Group and mentioned below.
RESPONSIBILITIES and ACCOUNTABILITIES:
Key Responsibilities:
· Safety First: Demonstrate 100% commitment to our zero-harm behaviors in support of our drive towards developing a world-class safety culture.
·Compliance with all defined Roles, Responsibilities, and Accountabilities (RRAs) as documented by the Global Pump CoE (Pump Order Engineering) Group.
·Determining project requirements and developing work schedules for the team.
·Delegating tasks and achieving daily, weekly, and monthly goals.
·Liaising with team members, management, and clients to ensure projects are completed to standard.
·Identifying risks and forming contingency plans as soon as possible.
·Analyzing existing operations and scheduling training sessions and meetings to discuss improvements.
·Keeping up-to-date with industry trends and developments.
·Updating work schedules and performing troubleshooting as required.
·Motivating staff and creating a space where they can ask questions and voice their concerns.
·Being transparent with the team about challenges, failures, and successes.
·Writing progress reports and delivering presentations to the relevant stakeholders.
·Ensure the smooth functioning of technical operations, monitor and evaluate staff progress, assist with training and recruitment, set goals, and ensure overall client satisfaction.
·Contribution to the development of a portfolio of NPD / VAVE projects for Pump Sets.
·Knowledge and experience in managing new product development, product design (using principles of lean manufacturing, design for manufacturing, and value engineering), testing, and verification of the assigned new product development activity
·Working knowledge required of CAD/CAM software, 3D modeling, stress analysis, and other standard engineering design center functions
·Applying project management disciplines within an engineering environment
·Ensure our customers receive world-class engineering support, documentation, and service with a requisite sense of urgency to meet customer expectations and commitments
·Implement procedures and systems that will ensure protection for Weir Minerals’ intellectual property and deter replications
·Promote and maintain a flexible, cooperative, team-oriented, and customer-focused attitude within and between departments.
·Comply with all departmental and company policies, procedures, and programs.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
Associate degree in Mechanical Engineering
Minimum 12 – 15 years of working experience in heavy industry mechanical machine design is required.
Previous exposure/experience for a minimum of 6 - 8 years, in manufacturing will be advantageous
High level of competency, including but not limited to, the use of the following engineering tools
NX or Parametric 3D CAD Program
Siemens Teamcenter
Experience in a similar role would be advantageous.
Excellent technical, diagnostic, and troubleshooting skills.
Strong leadership and organizational abilities.
Willingness to build professional relationships with staff and clients.
Excellent communication, motivational, and interpersonal skills.
High level of competency, including but not limited to, the use of the following
Understand pump components and functions: Know pump parts, sealing arrangements, and materials of construction.
Understand pump family curves: Head, efficiency, and flow rate.
Slurry rheology and pump sizing: Understand specific gravity, slurry characteristics, density, and pump sizing and selection.
COMPUTER SKILLS:
·Microsoft Office
·UG NX
·ANSYS
·Siemens Teamcenter (experience with Multisite is an asset).
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
REASONING ABILITY
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
OTHER KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and ABILITIES
Familiarity with manufacturing and assembly processes for heavy equipment is required.
Must have good common sense based mechanical aptitude and understanding of general engineering principles; with hands on experience.
Ability to Create 3D models of complex components, subsystems and systems for machine designs, utilizing industry standards and modeling practices. Ensuring efficient use of Weir Minerals Engineering Systems data and configuration management criteria is used.
Work with offsite manufacturing and design centers in a global multinational environment.
Ability to check drawings and assemblies with GD&T & welding symbols
COMPETENCIES
INTELLECTUAL
Design - Generates creative solutions; translates concepts and information into images; uses feedback to modify designs; applies design principles; demonstrates attention to detail.
Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully; develops alternative solutions; works well in group problem solving situations; uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
INTERPERSONAL
Interpersonal Skills - Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; maintains confidentiality; listens to others without interrupting; keeps emotions under control; remains open to others' ideas and tries new things.
Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; gives and welcomes feedback; contributes to building a positive team spirit; puts success of team above own interests; able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; supports everyone's efforts to succeed.
ORGANIZATION
Business Acumen - Understands business implications of decisions; displays orientation to profitability; demonstrates knowledge of market and competition; aligns work with strategic goals; knows the competition; is aware of how strategies and tactics work in the marketplace.
SELF MANAGEMENT
Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; manages competing demands; changes approach or method to best fit the situation; able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
Innovation - Displays original thinking and creativity; meets challenges with resourcefulness; generates suggestions for improving work; develops innovative approaches and ideas; presents ideas and information in a manner that gets others' attention.
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