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Head of Engineering - New Product Development (Electric Excavator / Wheel Loading Showels) (ID 1405)

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Head of Engineering - New Product Development (Electric Excavator / Wheel Loading Showels) (ID 1405)

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Faridabad, Haryana, IND

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The Role

Lead the full new product development lifecycle for electric excavators and wheel loaders, from feasibility through mass production. Manage multidisciplinary hydraulics, electrical, electronics, and structural engineering teams; optimize hydraulic systems, electric drivetrains, chassis, and heavy structures. Oversee testing, certification, supplier development, localization, VAVE, benchmarking, and product launches for Indian mining and construction markets.

Summary Generated by Built In

Lead the complete New Product Development (NPD/NPI) lifecycle from technical and commercial feasibility through prototype development and mass production.

Lead and coordinate multidisciplinary engineering teams across:

Hydraulics
Electrical & Electronics
Structural Engineering

Optimize hydraulic systems, including pump, motor, control valves, and cylinders, for power-on-demand performance.

Oversee integration of high-voltage battery packs, PMSM motors, and vehicle controllers.

Ensure chassis and heavy structures such as mainframe, boom, arm, bucket, and track frame are optimized for electric drivetrain weight distribution.

Conduct detailed competitor benchmarking and machine teardowns to develop market-leading electric excavators/WLS.

Define and finalize machine-level and component-level testing/DVP plans for reliability in mining, industrial, and construction environments.

Lead homologation and certification activities, including Indian safety standards, CEV norms, and EMI/EMC compliance.

Drive localization and VAVE (Value Analysis/Value Engineering) initiatives to improve product cost competitiveness.

Collaborate with suppliers for development of new components and proprietary parts.

Drive engineering innovation to ensure electric machines deliver strong performance, safety, reliability, and ROI.

Requirements

15+ years of overall experience, with at least 10–12 years in NPD/NPI.

Minimum 10 years of experience in Heavy Equipment NPD, specifically excavators.

M.Tech in Mechanical Engineering / System Design or a similar discipline.

Six Sigma Black Belt certification is preferred.

Hands-on experience in selection and development of hydraulic components, including:

Control Valves
Hydraulic Pumps
Hydraulic Cylinders

Strong knowledge of heavy structure design and manufacturing processes, including mainframe, boom, arm, and bucket.

Good knowledge of GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing) standards.

Proficiency in Creo, including modelling, assembly, and surfacing.

Experience with relevant engineering simulation tools.

Proven track record of successfully launching 3–4 heavy machines in the Indian market with significant market share.

Strong expertise in supplier collaboration for newly developed and proprietary components.

Strong understanding of electric drivetrain technologies, including HV batteries, PMSM motors, and vehicle controllers.

Strong cross-functional leadership, technical problem-solving, and product development capabilities.

Ability to work on products designed for Indian mining and construction conditions.

Skills Required

15+ years of overall engineering experience
10–12 years of new product development or new product introduction experience
At least 10 years of heavy equipment NPD experience, specifically with excavators
M.Tech in Mechanical Engineering, System Design, or a similar discipline
Six Sigma Black Belt certification
Hands-on experience selecting and developing control valves, hydraulic pumps, and hydraulic cylinders
Knowledge of heavy structure design and manufacturing processes for mainframes, booms, arms, and buckets
Knowledge of GD&T standards
Proficiency in Creo modeling, assembly, and surfacing
Experience with relevant engineering simulation tools
Successful launch of 3–4 heavy machines in the Indian market with significant market share
Supplier collaboration experience for newly developed and proprietary components
Understanding of electric drivetrain technologies, including high-voltage batteries, PMSM motors, and vehicle controllers
Strong cross-functional leadership, technical problem-solving, and product development capabilities
Ability to develop products for Indian mining and construction conditions

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