Manager Design & Development

Design Manager

Surendranagar Gujarat

About Us

Del Pd Pumps & Gears as Ingersoll Rand Inc. (NYSE:IR) has emerged as the leading & dominant rotary positive displacement gear pump manufacturer of Indian subcontinents offering widest range of most compact reliable efficient & elegant rotary gear twin gear & triplet win gear pump for all viscous and semi-viscous liquid applications. Company started its business in year 1980 as a small proprietary venture to design develop manufacture & market these pumps starting with small low cost general purpose gear pumps as a standard product readily available though network of dealers. The company followed brick & mortar economy with consistence commitment to produce quality embedded product. Company also addressed the typical pumping problem peculiar while handling viscous liquid and also offered free guidance in selective installing & using such pumps to ensure constant growth of the company and expand into OE & Project business.

Job Summary

Design Manager is responsible for leading the design and development of gear pumps and related components ensuring products meet performance quality cost and manufacturability requirements. The role bridges design manufacturing (CNC/VMC) quality and customer requirements to deliver robust and competitive products.

Key Responsibilities

1. Product Design & Development

• Lead design and development of external/internal gear pumps variants and custom solutions.
• Prepare and approve design calculations 3D models 2D drawings GD&T and BOMs.
• Ensure designs meet hydraulic performance pressure efficiency noise and durability targets.
• Drive standardization and modular design to reduce cost and lead time.

2. Engineering Analysis & Validation

• Perform and review hydraulic mechanical and thermal calculations.
• Review tolerances fits surface finishes critical for pump performance and leakage control.
• Support prototype development testing validation and design iterations.
• Analyze field failures and implement design solutions.

3. Design for Manufacturing (DFM/DFA)

• Ensure designs are optimized for inhouse CNC/VMC machining assembly and testing.
• Collaborate with Production to finalize machining processes fixtures and tooling needs.
• Support cycle time reduction and manufacturability improvements through design changes.
• Manage ECNs/ECRs and configuration control.

4. CrossFunctional Coordination

• Work closely with Production Quality Materials and Maintenance teams.
• Support PPAP/APQP control plans and quality documentation.
• Provide technical support during audits customer reviews and costreduction initiatives.
• Interface with customers for technical discussions approvals and custom requirements.

5. Team Leadership & Development

• Lead and mentor Design Engineers and Draftsmen.
• Allocate tasks review designs and ensure adherence to timelines.
• Establish design standards checklists and best practices.
• Conduct technical training and skill development within the team.

6. Documentation Compliance & IP

• Ensure accurate and controlled engineering documentation.
• Ensure compliance with applicable standards (ISO customer specs).
• Maintain design history files and revision control.
• Support IP protection and design confidentiality.

Key Skills & Competencies

• Strong knowledge of gear pump design and hydraulics.
• Expertise in GD&T tolerancing materials heat treatment surface finishes.
• Proficiency in CAD tools (SolidWorks/Creo/AutoCAD or similar).
• Understanding of CNC/VMC machining processes and assembly practices.
• Strong analytical problemsolving and leadership skills.
• Effective crossfunctional communication.

Educational Qualification

• BE / BTech in Mechanical Engineering
• MTech or specialization in Design (preferred)

Travel & Work Arrangements/Requirements

6 Days Working

What we Offer

• We are all owners of the company! Stock options(Employee Ownership Program) that align your interests with the companys success.
• Yearly performance-based bonus rewarding your hard work and dedication.
• Leave Encashments
• Maternity/Paternity Leaves
• Employee Health covered under Medical Group Term Life & Accident Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee development with LinkedIn Learning
• Employee recognition via Awardco
• Collaborative multicultural work environment with a team of dedicated professionals fostering innovation and teamwork.