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Job Title Mechanical Design EngineerJob description: Mechanical Design EngineerCompany profileToyota Industries Corporation (TICO), manufactures and sells material handling solutions for customers throughout the world. Toyota Material Handling Group (TMHG), the material handling equipment business unit of TICO, focuses on the development and sales for material handling solutions such as forklifts, energy storage, digital technologies, and automation.Recently the decision was taken to establish a TICO Pune Development Center for the forklift business in Pune, India. This newly established organization will be supporting the TMHG engineering teams worldwide with development centers located in Europe, North America, and Japan.Role descriptionAs a Mechanical Design Engineer, you will be responsible for developing frame, body, and cabin components for electric forklifts.This position is with the TICO Pune Development Center, a sister company of Vanderlande, both of which are part of the parent organization, TICO. This is an individual contributor role that will report to the Team Leader of Modeling and Drafting.Responsibilities / Key Activities:The Mechanical Design Engineer has the following responsibilities and key activities:Responsible for the design, development, and release of components on new forklift models and options.Develop a wide range of parts including welded steel assemblies, metal castings, plastics, rubbers, multi-part assemblies, electrical components, and more.Develop 3D models, drawings, and study files using CATIA. Manage files in PDM software.Ensure drawing quality by following company standards and considering design intent, materials, quality control characteristics, dimensions, tolerances, product requirements, and clarity.Able to validate designs by using FEA software.Specify main system parameters and design components to meet product performance, durability, and regulatory requirements.Participate in recurring design reviews to uphold design quality and facilitate communication within the group.Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure manufacturability, cost, quality, and delivery of new products.Work with the testing group to detail necessary tests and pass/fail criteria for prototype evaluation.Create and manage simultaneous engineering design documents like DFMEAs, part lists (BOM), and engineering change instructions.Create, manage, and execute development schedules for components to meet project deadlines.Able to conduct peer-to-peer design checkingLocation, Travel & ShiftThe location and travel are:Based at Pune at combined location with Vanderlande India (Engineering hub of Vanderlande with
1000 FTE)Full time job (100%)Travel: Not ApplicableShift: Open to flexible shiftsEducation & ExperienceWe search for a candidate with the following qualifications:Bachelors degree in mechanical engineering, 5-7 years of experienceRequires minimum 2 or more years of experience in Product Design/ DevelopmentRequires 3D CAD (CATIA preferred) and PDM system experienceExperience in the forklift industry, automotive industry, or heavy equipment designHighly detail-oriented with outstanding technical knowledgePossesses exceptional problem-solving skills and strong analytical aptitude.Demonstrates proficient communication and documentation capabilities.Exhibits high-level interpersonal skills and effectively collaborates with cross-cultural teams.Quality oriented person realizing small errors can have big impact due to mass production.

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