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

Marketscope India

Market Research · 11-50 employees

13 h ago
engineering-manager Principal (10+ yrs) Full-time India
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About the role

Lead the complete new product development lifecycle for electric excavators and wheel loaders from feasibility to mass production. Coordinate multidisciplinary engineering teams to optimize hydraulic, electrical, and structural systems while ensuring compliance with safety and performance standards.

What they look for

New Product Development Hydraulics Electrical Engineering Structural Engineering Electric Drivetrain Battery Management Systems PMSM Motors Vehicle Controllers Creo GD&T Homologation VAVE Supplier Collaboration Mechanical Engineering Six Sigma Heavy Equipment Design

Requirements

Requires a Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or System Design with over 15 years of experience in heavy equipment product development. Candidates must possess strong technical expertise in electric drivetrains, hydraulic systems, and CAD software like Creo.

Full description

  • 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.

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