Head Design and Batching Plants

Purpose of Role:

 To lead and oversee the design, development, and engineering efforts for the Batching Plant product vertical. 

This role involves driving innovation, optimizing designs, ensuring compliance with standards, and delivering cost-effective, high-quality solutions tailored for both domestic and global markets.

 Key Result Areas (KRAs): 

1. Leadership & Team Management • Head the Batching Plant vertical, managing a multidisciplinary team of mechanical engineers. • Mentor, evaluate, and enhance the capabilities of the engineering team. 

2. Product Design & Development • Lead the design and development of Batching Plants, Belt Conveyor Systems, Material Feeding Systems, and Concrete Mixing Systems. • Innovate new solutions to cater to market demands and global standards. • Optimize designs to reduce costs and enhance performance.

 3. Project Execution • Collaborate with sales and project teams to create customer-specific configurations. • Oversee project timelines, budgets, and resource allocation for on-time delivery.

 4. Compliance & Standards • Ensure adherence to Indian and international standards related to batching plants. • Develop and implement engineering protocols, standards, and procedures. 

5. Technical Problem-Solving • Identify and resolve technical challenges efficiently. • Provide technical guidance and approvals for documentation, drawings, and specifications. 

6. Cross-Functional Collaboration • Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to align project objectives and expectations.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) • 

Project Timeliness: Percentage of projects completed within defined timelines.

 • Cost Optimization: Reduction in product costs through design improvements. • Innovation Impact: Number of new solutions developed and deployed. • Compliance Rate: Adherence to Indian/International standards without deviations. • Team Performance: Growth and performance metrics of the engineering team. • Customer Satisfaction: Feedback score from customer-specific configurations. Technical Competencies: • Proficiency in mechanical CAD/CAE tools: Creo, SolidWorks, Ansys. • Expertise in NPD processes, DFMEA, FEA, GD&T, and structural design. • Knowledge of PLM/SAP systems and material standards. • Strong foundation in design optimization, product validation, and testing processes. • Understanding of welding processes, structural integrity, and engineering materials. • Up-to-date knowledge of global advancements in concrete batching equipment. Behavioural Competencies: • Agility • Boldness • Collaboration Key Internal Stakeholders: • Operations • Engineering & Design • Quality • Finance & Accounts • Legal • Purchase & SCM • Planning & Strategy Key External Stakeholders: • Customers: Understand and integrate customer requirements into designs. • Vendors and Suppliers: Collaborate for sourcing materials and components. • Regulatory Bodies: Ensure compliance with safety and industry standards. • Consultants: Engage for specialized technical inputs and validations.