Job Overview
Role: Graduate Engineering Trainee Location: Chennai Experience: Freshers / Entry Level Qualification: Bachelor's degree in Engineering Key Skills: Product design, Cost reduction, Project management, CAD software, Sheet metal design, Plastic design, DFMEA, Manufacturing processes
Job Description
As a Graduate Engineering Trainee at Lennox, you will be deeply involved in product design, cost reduction, and project management. You will work alongside cross-functional teams to bring innovative, sustainable products to the market. This role requires knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology, familiarity with analytical and CAD software, and an understanding of design techniques and principles.
Roles and Responsibilities
- Value Addition & Cost Reduction: Identify, analyze, and implement cost reduction ideas, ensuring they deliver measurable benefits.
- Project Management: Create and manage detailed project plans, ensuring seamless coordination of multiple projects.
- Business Case Development: Analyze ideas and prepare compelling business cases for cross-functional teams (Engineering, Product Management, Manufacturing).
- Design Development: Develop concept designs related to sheet metal and plastics using advanced methodologies.
- Design & Idea Analysis: Perform analysis using NUDs, DFMEA, Risk Analysis, and RCA. Create design verification and test plans.
- Design Reviews & Approvals: Lead and coordinate design reviews to secure cross-functional approvals.
- Simulation & Testing: Oversee simulations and physical tests to validate concepts and ensure standards are met.
- Supplier Collaboration: Work with the sourcing team on sample development, prototyping, tooling, and timelines.
- Implementation Support & Benchmarking: Coordinate ECNs, collaborate with manufacturing, and support VAVE team activities like product teardowns.
Skills and Eligibility Criteria
Educational Background: Requires a Bachelor's degree in Engineering.
Experience: Freshers / Entry Level.
Mandatory Technical Skills:
- Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology.
- Familiarity with analytical and CAD software.
- Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in producing technical blueprints, drawings, and models.
- Expertise in sheet metal and plastic design methodologies.
- Solid understanding of manufacturing processes, BOM, and ECN processes.
- Proficient in DFMEA, functional analysis, component testing, and qualification methods.
Competencies:
- Strong project management capabilities and cost analysis proficiency.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.