Design Engineer
Oragadam, IN
Job Description
We are seeking a motivated and innovative Design Engineer with 3-5 years of experience in mechanical and electrical design and also working with Cost Down initiatives. The candidate will play a critical role in driving cost-reduction initiatives by generating and implementing creative design solutions. This role is ideal for someone with a strong background in sheet metal design and solenoid coils.
Job Responsibilities
Idea Generation & Consolidation
• Conduct and facilitate idea generation workshops with cross-functional teams.
• Consolidate ideas into actionable projects and evaluate their feasibility.
Design Engineering
• Develop and optimize designs with a focus on mechanical and electrical components, particularly sheet metal and solenoid coils.
• Work collaboratively with manufacturing teams to ensure design feasibility and manufacturability.
Cost Reduction
• Analyze existing designs and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Ensure that cost-reduction initiatives maintain or improve product quality and performance.
Implementation Support
• Collaborate with teams across engineering, procurement, and production to implement cost-reduction projects successfully.
• Support prototype development, testing, and validation phases.
Documentation & Communication
• Prepare detailed reports on cost-reduction initiatives, tracking progress and savings achieved.
• Communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders, including European colleagues.
Background & Skills
- 3-5 years in mechanical and electrical design
- Proficiency in sheet metal design.
- Knowledge of solenoid coils and related applications.
- Awareness of Should Costing methodologies and cost estimation techniques.
- Experience with design software (e.g., Autodesk Inventor or similar
Danfoss – Engineering Tomorrow
At Danfoss, we are engineering solutions that allow the world to use resources in smarter ways - driving the sustainable transformation of tomorrow. No transformation has ever been started without a group of passionate, dedicated and empowered people. We believe that innovation and great results are driven by the right mix of people with diverse backgrounds, personalities, skills, and perspectives, reflecting the world in which we do business. To make sure the mix of people works, we strive to create an inclusive work environment where people of all backgrounds are treated equally, respected, and valued for who they are. It is a strong priority within Danfoss to improve the health, working environment and safety of our employees.
Following our founder’s mindset “action speaks louder than words”, we set ourselves ambitious targets to protect the environment by embarking on a plan to become CO2 neutral latest by 2030.