Indian R&D Engineer needed with the below requirements : 

Position Overview

The Research and Development Engineer drives innovation, enhances product development, and ensures high-quality technical documentation. This role bridges technical expertise with cross-functional collaboration to align with organizational goals. Through a commitment to continuous improvement, the R&D Engineer contributes to process optimization, market-driven innovation, and robust product lifecycle management.

Key Responsibilities:

Innovation and Market Research

• Conduct thorough research on industry trends, competitor products, and advancements in materials, processes, and technologies.
• Generate innovative ideas to address customer needs and improve existing products.

Catalog and Documentation Management

• Child Parts Catalogue:
• Create, update, and maintain child parts catalogs with the latest revisions and accurate technical information to support Planning, Production, Quality, and Purchasing departments.

Product Catalogue:

• Manage two types of product catalogs:
• Basic Catalog for website and external usage.
• Detailed Catalog for internal use in FQC, Production, and client-specific applications.
• Ensure accuracy and consistency across all catalog versions.
• Maintain and update Master Logs for products and components, such as Child Parts Logs, Complete Logs, and R&D Task Logs.

Product Development and Prototyping

• Design, develop, and test new and existing products using CAD tools and modeling software.
• Lead the prototyping process and oversee prototype testing under various conditions.
• Conduct failure mode and root cause analysis to enhance product reliability.

Compliance and Standards

• Ensure all designs and products meet relevant regulatory and safety standards.
• Obtain necessary certifications and patents for innovative designs.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Collaborate with Marketing, Sales, and Production teams to align product designs with market needs and manufacturing capabilities.
• Coordinate with suppliers and vendors to ensure alignment with quality and technical requirements.

Accuracy and Timeliness

• Guarantee the accuracy of all technical documents, BOMs, and drawings, adhering to company standards.
• Deliver assignments on time, updating revision numbers and dates for modified documents.
• Maintain validated, organized documentation in designated server locations.

Supplier and Client Matching

• Verify suppliers drawings and samples for compliance with technical specifications.
• Validate client-provided drawings and samples, ensuring alignment with required specifications.

First Piece Production

• Oversee and validate the production of first-time items, ensuring compliance with the latest drawings, item cards, and specifications.

Continuous Improvement

• Identify and implement process improvements to optimize product development and R&D efficiency.
• Analyze feedback from product returns and testing to inform design enhancements.
• Foster a culture of innovation, learning, and collaboration to drive organizational growth.

Leadership and Project Management

• Develop and manage budgets and schedules for R&D projects.
• Lead design reviews and present findings to senior management.
• Mentor junior engineers and support their professional development.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Innovation: Number of new products and process improvement initiatives.
• Accuracy: Error-free completion of catalogs, BOMs, and technical drawings.
• Timeliness: Adherence to project deadlines and task schedules.
• Product Reliability: Reduction in failure rates during product testing or post-market returns.
• Compliance: Percentage of designs meeting regulatory and safety standards.