Mechanical Lead Engineer

The opportunity:

Mechanical lead engineer shall be leading and managing a team of CAD designers and compliance engineers, assigning tasks and projects, an ensuring the timely delivery of high-quality work. Mechanical Lead Engineer will be reporting to team manager of INOPC PGTR Engineering & Technology team

How you'll make an impact:

• Lead and manage a team of CAD designers, assigning tasks and projects, an ensuring the timely delivery of high-quality work.
• Provide technical guidance and support to team members, reviewing deliverables and offering constructive feedback to optimize performance.
• Collaborate closely with the brand strategy team to understand and interpret brand guidelines, ensuring that CAD designs adhere to brand identity standards.
• Collaborate with engineers, designers, product managers, factory SPOC, quality assurance, regulatory and other stakeholders to ensure alignment and integration of project goals.
• Develop and implement best practices, standards, and procedures for CAD design & compliance process to improve efficiency and quality.
• Monitor project timelines, identifying and addressing any risks or obstacles that may impact the successful completion of the projects/tasks.
• Mentor and train team members, fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional development.
• Act as a point of contact for stakeholders' communication, addressing inquiries, providing updates on the project deliverables.
• Communicate effectively with the team members and project stakeholders to provide status updates and discuss any challenges or concerns.
• Troubleshoot and resolve any issues or discrepancies during the migration process. Review and approve compliance documentation, including test reports, technical files, and regulatory submissions.
• Review and verify updated CAD files to ensure they meet quality standards and project requirements.
• Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.
• Living Hitachi Energy's core values of safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.

Your background:

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering/electrical engineering or related field with 6-10 years of experience.
• Demonstrated leadership experience, with a track record of successfully leading and managing teams.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and communicate technical/not-technical information.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment, adapting to changing requirements as needed.
• Strong understanding of regulatory requirements and standards relevant to Transformer industry/products.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to troubleshoot CAD-related issues.
• Exposure to use of 3D CAD modelling tool Creo Parametric & 2D tool AutoCAD. Hands on experience in PLM (Windchill).
• Strong understanding of engineering principles, technical drawing standards and CAD software functionality
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy. Prior experience in leading a CAD/Brand migration team is preferred.
• Proficiency in both spoken & written English language is required

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Client-provided location(s): Chennai, India

Job ID: Hitachi_Energy-JID3-146599

Employment Type: FULL_TIME

Posted: 2025-07-24T23:37:03