Manager-Design SPM

Job Purpose The Manager Design amp Process Automation will lead the end-to-end design development and deployment of Special Purpose Machines SPMs automation solutions and new product designs The role owns the complete lifecycle from concept and mechanical electrical design through prototyping optimization commissioning and technical documentation while managing cross-functional collaboration to meet manufacturing quality and cost objectives Key ResponsibilitiesProject Planning amp Management Develop project plans timelines and budgets for SPM and product design programs in collaboration with cross-functional teams aligned to manufacturing processes and performance objectives Conceptual amp Product Design Generate innovative machine and product concepts from customer requirements and engineering specifications conduct feasibility studies and evaluate alternative design approaches to select the optimal solution Mechanical Design Design mechanical components and systems mechanisms frames and tooling fixtures using CAD software to create detailed 3D models and engineering drawings compliant with industry standards and safety regulations Electrical amp Control Systems Specify and select electrical and control components such as motors drives and sensors to meet machine performance requirements Prototyping amp Testing Build and test prototypes to validate design concepts functionality and reliability analyse test data and coordinate with manufacturing and assembly teams for fabrication Design Optimization Iterate on designs based on test feedback to improve performance reliability manufacturability cost-effectiveness and ease of maintenance lead design reviews and capture lessons learned Commissioning amp Deployment Lead commissioning and deployment of SPMs at customer production sites ensuring correct setup calibration and testing train operators and maintenance personnel Technical Documentation Create and maintain design specifications engineering drawings and Bills of Materials BOM keep documentation accurate and current across the product development lifecycle Cross-Functional Collaboration Work closely with Product Managers Manufacturing Engineers and Quality Assurance to ensure designs meet project requirements and quality standards Problem Solving Identify and resolve design and engineering challenges promptly proposing innovative solutions to optimize machine and product performance Regulatory Compliance Ensure all designs comply with applicable regulatory requirements and industry standards stay current on regulatory changes affecting design and development Engineer-to-Order ETO Design Develop custom machine designs from unique customer requirements where no standard or off-the-shelf solution exists translating functional needs into complete manufacturable engineering packages Ground-Up Machine Development Lead new machine development from scratch concept calculations detailed design and BOM for special-purpose machines with no market equivalent taking full design ownership from a blank sheet to a working machine Design for In-House Fabrication Leverage full in-house manufacturing capability by designing components optimized for internal fabrication processes welding machining sheet metal enabling rapid prototyping design iteration and complete build control without external dependency

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