Asst. Manager – Product development Oil filter

In India, Bosch is a leading supplier of technology and services in the areas of Mobility Solutions, Industrial Technology, Consumer Goods, and Energy and Building Technology. Additionally, Bosch has in India the largest development center outside Germany, for end-to-end engineering and technology solutions. The Bosch Group operates in India through twelve companies: Bosch Limited – the flagship company of the Bosch Group in India – Bosch Chassis Systems India Private Limited, Bosch Rexroth (India) Private Limited, Bosch Global Software Technologies, Bosch Automotive Electronics India Private Limited, Bosch Electrical Drives India Private Limited, BSH Home Appliances Private Limited, ETAS Automotive India Private Limited, Robert Bosch Automotive Steering Private Limited, Automobility Services and Solutions Private Limited, Newtech Filter India Private Limited and Mivin Engg.Technologies Private Limited. In India, Bosch set-up its manufacturing operation in 1951, which has grown over the years to include 16 manufacturing sites, and seven development and application centers. The Bosch Group in India employs over 30,500 associates and generated consolidated sales of about Rs. 26,827 crores (3.1 billion euros) in fiscal year 2021-22 of which Rs. 24,406 crores (2.8 billion euros) are from consolidated sales to third parties. Bosch Limited is the flagship company of the Bosch Group. It earned revenue of over Rs. 11,782 crores (1.39 billion euros) in fiscal year 2021-22.
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Job description

Role : Product development engineer – Oil filters. 

Role Definition : Designing, developing, and testing oil filters for engines, transmission, and hydraulic applications, focusing on optimizing filtration efficiency, contaminant removal, and overall performance while considering factors like material selection, filter design, and manufacturing processes

Key responsibilities :

• Design and development:
  • Creating new oil filter designs based on engine requirements, considering factors like oil flow rate, contaminant size, and operating temperatures.
  • Selecting appropriate filter media materials (paper, synthetic fibers) to achieve desired filtration efficiency.
  • Designing filter housing components like seals, anti-drainback valves, and bypass valves.
  • Conduct thorough bench marking studies by analyzing competitor products, industry standards, and emerging trends.
  • Collect & Analyze quantitative and qualitative data on product Features & Applications.
  • Create and maintain a bench marking database, regularly updating it with new market intelligence and product comparisons.
• Testing and analysis:
  • basic understanding of laboratory tests filter performance.
  • Analyzing test data to identify areas for improvement and optimize filter design.
  • Performing field testing on vehicles to validate filter performance under real-world conditions.
• Material selection:
  • Researching and evaluating new materials for filter media, seals, and housing components to improve filter performance and durability.
  • Assessing material compatibility with engine oils and operating environments.
• Manufacturing support:
  • Collaborating with production engineers to ensure efficient and cost-effective manufacturing of oil filters.
  • Identifying potential manufacturing challenges and proposing solutions.

Required skills and qualifications:

Technical expertise: Strong understanding of fluid mechanics, filtration principles, engine design, and material science. 

Engineering design: basic knowledge in CAD software and ability to create and review detailed engineering drawings.

Analytical skills: Ability to interpret test data and analyze performance metrics.

Problem-solving: Identifying and resolving design challenges related to oil filter performance.

Project management: Managing design projects from concept to production.

Qualification : BE Mechanical / Automobile, Min Experience in similar industry– 5 years.