Lead Design Engineer - NPD - Oil Injected Screw Compressors

Your role

As a Research and Development Engineer, you will be at the forefront of advancing our organization's scientific and engineering capabilities. Your mission is to drive innovation by developing cutting-edge products and technologies that meet the highest standards of quality, safety, and performance. You will play a critical role in shaping the future of our industry through groundbreaking research, design, and development activities, ensuring our products and processes are not only efficient but also environmentally sustainable. Join us in exploring the natural world, pioneering new solutions, and making a lasting impact on both our organization and the broader community. You will report to the [add hiring manager title].

Your day-to-day

Technical Expertise

Strong knowledge and practical experience in:

• Oil injected screw compressor package architecture and mechanical system integration


• Sheet metal, fabricated structures, welding, and heavy fabrication


• Piping, hoses, fittings, supports, and component selection


• Cooling systems, airflow, noise, vibration, and thermal considerations


• Engineering calculations, tolerance analysis, design validation, and problem-solving


• Product development processes, change management, configuration control, and documentation


• DFMEA, design reviews, DFM, DFA, Design for Serviceability, and Design-to-Cost


• Relevant international engineering standards and safety requirements


• Advanced proficiency in Autodesk Inventor or equivalent 3D CAD software such as SolidWorks.


• Experience with PLM systems, preferably Enovia, and working knowledge of ERP and BOM management.


• Working knowledge of CAD automation or engineering automation using tools such as iLogic, VBA, Python, Power Automate, or comparable platforms is desirable.


• Ability to use project planning, action tracking, reporting, and data-analysis tools effectively.

Leadership & Personality Requirements

• Strong ownership, accountability, and commitment to delivery.


• Ability to lead through technical influence, coaching, and collaboration.


• Effective task planning, prioritization, delegation, and progress monitoring.


• High sense of urgency and ability to work effectively under stringent deadlines.


• Strong analytical thinking, structured problem-solving, and sound engineering judgement.


• Clear communication, concise reporting, and effective stakeholder management.


• Customer-focused, solution-oriented, and improvement-driven mindset.


• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities while maintaining attention to detail.


• Team-oriented behaviour, learning attitude, integrity, and respect for diverse perspectives.

Expected Outcomes

• Projects and engineering work packages delivered to agreed scope, schedule, quality, and cost expectations.


• Engineering risks identified early, communicated clearly, and resolved through structured actions.


• Design deliverables completed with strong technical quality and reduced rework.


• Team competence improved through mentoring, training, standards, and knowledge sharing.


• Automation and process-improvement opportunities converted into sustainable, measurable engineering improvements.


• Greater reuse, modularity, standardization, and platform alignment across product development activities.

Your skills and experience

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering.


• 6 to 10 years of experience in product design and development, including responsibility for leading technical work packages, projects, or small engineering teams.


• Experience in industrial air compressors, rotating equipment, compressor package design, or comparable industrial equipment is preferred.


• Demonstrated experience in mentoring engineers, coordinating cross-functional activities, and driving technical issue resolution.

Your location

This role offers a hybrid working arrangement, allowing you to split your time between working remotely and being on-site at our (insert organization here) in Pune, India (IN).

Why it is great to work with us

Your career grows through your skills, your curiosity, and the people you work with. You join a global network where we learn from each other and share knowledge openly. We focus on long‑term development and encourage you to explore new ideas that help us move forward. Innovation is part of how we think and act – we test, improve, and use what we learn to create solutions that matter. You can make a meaningful impact by contributing with your insights and taking ownership of your work, supported by flexible ways of working and leaders who empower you.

Application process

Our selection process includes interviews and, for some roles, skills assessments that help us gain a deeper understanding of your profile. We look forward to getting to know you, learning about your strengths, and discussing how you can grow with us. If you have questions during the process or need support, please contact us:

Talent Acquisition: Suyash Purohit, [email protected]