JD for Senior Manasger Engineering - Dry Cooler

Job Title : Senior Manager Engineering (Dry Coolers)

Department : Engineering / Product Development

Reports to : General Manager - Engineering / VP Engineering

Location : Chennai, INDIA

Experience Required : 12- 15 years in mechanical engineering, HVAC, or heat exchange systems

Industry : HVAC/R, Thermal Engineering, Process Cooling, or similar

Job Summary:

The Senior Manager - Engineering (Dry Coolers) will be responsible to set up a new team of engineers and lead them in engineering, design, and development of dry cooler systems. This position is responsible for overseeing the end-to-end engineering lifecycle including conceptualization, design, prototyping, validation, and production support while ensuring high quality, efficiency, and compliance with industry standards.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Technical Leadership:

- Be able to set up a team of engineers exclusively for Dry Cooler

- Lead and manage the engineering team focused on design and development.

- Review and approve product designs, calculations, and simulations (CFD, thermal, structural).

- Ensure product compliance with relevant ASME, ANSI, CE, UL, or other applicable standards.

- Guide the selection of components (fans, motors, coils, etc.) based on thermal and performance requirements.

2. Product Development & Innovation:

- Drive R&D initiatives for energy-efficient and high-performance dry cooler systems.

- Collaborate with cross-functional teams on new product introduction (NPI) and continuous improvement.

- Optimize existing designs for cost, manufacturability, and performance.

3. Project Management:

- Manage multiple engineering projects with clear timelines, resource planning, and deliverables.

- Coordinate with procurement, manufacturing, quality, and marketing for product development lifecycle.

- Ensure timely documentation including BOMs, technical datasheets, test reports, and manuals.

4. Customer & Sales Support:

- Provide technical support to sales and marketing teams, including pre-sales engineering and custom solutioning.

- Review and approve engineering content for bids, proposals, and customer documentation.

- Address field issues with root-cause analysis and engineering corrections.

5. Team Management & Development:

- Mentor and develop a team of design and development engineers.

- Foster a culture of innovation, quality, and continuous improvement.

- Lead performance reviews, training needs assessments, and skill development initiatives.

Qualifications & Skills:

Education:

- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Thermal Engineering, or related field.

Experience:

- 12- 15 years of experience in engineering design and development of dry coolers, heat exchangers, or similar HVAC/R equipment.

- Proven experience in leading technical teams and projects.

Technical Skills:

- Strong knowledge of thermodynamics, heat transfer, and fluid mechanics.

- Proficiency in engineering tools like HVAC Thermal rating software, SolidWorks/Creo, AutoCAD, ANSYS, CFD tools, etc.

- Familiarity with ERP systems and PLM tools.

- Understanding of manufacturing processes relevant to coils, sheet metal, and assembly.

Soft Skills:

- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

- Leadership presence with a collaborative management style.

Preferred Certifications (Not Mandatory):

- Certifications in HVAC standards or energy efficiency