Technical Manager R&D Valves

Purpose of the Role ------------------- The Technical Manager - R&D will be responsible for the design, development, and validation of trunnion-mounted soft seated and metal seated ball valves. The role involves leading product development projects, managing engineering teams, and ensuring products meet industry standards and customer requirements. Key Responsibilities -------------------- * Lead a team of design engineers and drive new product development projects through the NPD stage-gate process. * Develop product concepts, prototypes, and testing plans. * Identify project risks and implement mitigation strategies. * Coordinate with suppliers and manufacturing teams for prototype and sample development. * Lead product certification activities and support audits for standards such as API, PED, and SIL. * Collaborate with Product Managers to understand customer and market requirements. * Work closely with global engineering teams to implement best practices. * Conduct design reviews and design verification activities. * Develop and execute product validation and testing plans. * Support intellectual property generation and protection initiatives. * Maintain engineering documentation and product records through PLM/PDM systems. * Ensure compliance with applicable industry codes, standards, and regulatory requirements. Required Qualifications ----------------------- * Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering (BE/B.Tech). * 8 to 12 years of experience in industrial valve design and product development. * Experience in trunnion-mounted ball valves, preferably both soft seated and metal seated valves. * Strong understanding of solid and fluid mechanics. * Experience in low-temperature and high-temperature valve design is preferred. * Proficiency in SolidWorks, AutoCAD, PLM/EPDM systems * Good knowledge of ASME, API, and EN standards, GD&T, Tolerance stack-up analysis * Product validation and certification processes * Strong problem-solving and engineering decision-making skills. * Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Preferred Skills ---------------- * Product certification experience (API, PED, SIL). * New Product Development (NPD) experience. * Team leadership and stakeholder management. * Experience working in a global engineering environment. * Strong collaboration and relationship-building skills. * Effective interpersonal and communication abilities. * Detail-oriented and methodical approach to engineering. * Agile mindset and proactive problem-solving approach. * Technically inclined and adaptable to new technologies. **We offer** We offer a collaborative and dynamic work environment centered on ensuring world-class production quality. The global presence fosters cultural exchange, professional growth, and a shared commitment to excellence. You will also benefit from competitive compensation, bonus plan, health insurance, flexible work arrangements, continuous learning opportunities and many other wellness and leisure benefits.