Design & Development Head (Kolkata)

Design & Development Head (Kolkata) Company: Texmaco Nymwag Railmponents Private Limited Job Location: Kolkata, West Bengal, India Employment Type: Full-time Experience Required: 15 - 18 years Key Responsibilities Oversee and manage all design and development activities within the company. Enable new designs from the concept stage to the development of prototypes through to finished products ready for manufacture. Ensure design projects are completed on time and within budget. Lead and manage a team of designers and industrial engineers. Guide SBU level design & development team on operational changes. Implement design processes and best practices to improve efficiency and quality. Collaborate with other departments to ensure design requirements are met. Conduct research and development to stay current with industry advancements. Maintain design and development documentation. Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations. Lead the team to create a range of 3D models for several proposal/production and development systems, products, and components using CAD. Responsibility for the management of all Design activities including Request for Design freeze/release, Design Failure Mode Effect Analysis (DFMEA), Production Part Approval Process (PPAP), Design Verification/Product Validation (DV & PV) testing. Present design, costs, changes and budgetary information effectively to senior members and customers and provide regular progress updates. Liaise closely with all departments to fully understand design requirements. Manage customer relationships and handle customer inquiries related to design and development. Provide technical support to manufacturing, sales and customer service departments. Competencies: Technical Oversee and manage all design and development activities within the company. Ensure design projects are completed on time and within budget. Lead and manage a team of designers and engineers. Implement design processes and best practices to improve efficiency and quality. Collaborate with other departments to ensure design requirements are met. Conduct research and development to stay current with industry advancements. Maintain design and development documentation. Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations. Manage customer relationships and handle customer inquiries related to design and development. Provide technical support to manufacturing, sales and customer service departments. Behavioral Leadership Skills Strategic thinking Research orientation Analytical ability Problem-Solving Skills Adaptability Decision-Making skills Critical Thinker Desired Qualification & Experience: Qualification: B-Tech in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering /Product Management Masters Skills & Experience: 15 - 18 Years in Heavy Engineering Companies Experience in Current Product Introduction, reworking design changes and upgrades through production Experience in managing a team Experience in testing and prototyping .