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Design Head – Mechanical Power Press

15-25 Lakhs

11-15 Years

Haryana-Faridabad

Mechanical or Industrial Engineering

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Job Description

Job Title: Design Head - Mechanical Power Press

Location: Sector 24, Sohna Road, Faridabad
Employment Type: Full-time
Experience Required: Minimum 10-15 Years
CTC: 20-25 LPA

About the Organization

A reputed Heavy Machinery Manufacturing organization.

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly experienced Design Head with strong expertise in Mechanical Power Press Machines (100T to 1000T capacity). The ideal candidate must have hands-on experience in designing, developing, and standardizing press machines including C-frame, H-frame, and straight-side presses.

This role demands deep technical expertise in press mechanics, structural design, crankshaft systems, clutch & brake mechanisms, and heavy machinery design.

Key Responsibilities

1. Mechanical Power Press Design & Development

  • Lead end-to-end design of 100T–1000T mechanical power press machines.
  • Design components including:
    • C-frame, H-frame & straight-side press structures
    • Crankshaft & eccentric shaft mechanisms
    • Gear train & flywheel systems
    • Clutch & brake assemblies (pneumatic/mechanical)
    • Slide/ram design & guiding systems
    • Bed & bolster plate design
  • Perform tonnage calculations and load distribution analysis.
  • Conduct frame stress, deflection, dynamic balancing, and vibration analysis.
  • Select and integrate lubrication systems.

2. Structural & Mechanical Calculations

  • Press capacity and tonnage calculations
  • Crankshaft stress analysis
  • Gear design & torque transmission calculations
  • Bearing selection & life calculations
  • Slide velocity & stroke analysis
  • Fatigue & load cycle analysis
  • Coordinate FEA analysis for heavy press structures

3. Design Standardization & Product Development

  • Develop modular press platforms (100T–1000T series).
  • Create and maintain standard BOMs and design databases.
  • Drive cost optimization and value engineering initiatives.
  • Lead new product development and upgrades.

4. Team Leadership

  • Lead and mentor a design team (5–15 engineers).
  • Review and approve technical drawings.
  • Implement DFMEA, design reviews, and documentation systems.
  • Coordinate with production, purchase, and quality teams.

5. Compliance & Safety

  • Ensure compliance with:
    • IS standards for mechanical presses
    • CE standards (for export markets)
  • Implement safety interlocks and clutch/brake safety systems.
  • Integrate PLC-based safety systems (preferred).

Candidate Profile

Mandatory Requirements

  • 10–20+ years of experience in Mechanical Power Press Manufacturing
  • Minimum 8–10 years of experience in 100T–1000T press design
  • Experience in reputed Power Press / Forging Press manufacturing companies
  • Strong expertise in crankshaft and eccentric mechanism design
  • Deep understanding of press machine dynamics

Preferred Experience

  • High-speed press systems
  • Progressive die press applications
  • Heavy fabrication & casting-based press frames
  • Exposure to international markets
  • End-to-end machine development lifecycle

Technical Skills

  • AutoCAD
  • SolidWorks / Creo / UG NX
  • FEA Tools (Ansys or similar preferred)
  • ERP Systems
  • GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing)

Education

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Mechanical preferred)
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