Product Engineer (PPC)

Role Overview:

As a Product & Application Engineer with PPC responsibilities in the Defence sector, you will play a pivotal role in the design, development, deployment, and lifecycle support of advanced defence products. This hybrid role demands a strong technical foundation, customer-centric mindset, and operational planning expertise to ensure products meet stringent defence standards and are delivered on time and within budget.

Key Responsibilities:

• Act as the technical liaison between customers (defence agencies, OEMs) and internal teams.

• Provide on-site and remote technical support during product trials, integration, and deployment. 

• Develop application notes, user manuals, and training materials for end-users and field engineers.

• Develop and manage production schedules aligned with defence project timelines and delivery milestones. 

• Coordinate with procurement, manufacturing, and logistics teams to ensure material availability and production readiness. 

• Monitor WIP (Work-In-Progress), inventory levels, and capacity utilization to optimize throughput. 

• Implement lean manufacturing and continuous improvement practices to enhance efficiency and reduce lead times.

• Lead the design and development of defence-grade products, ensuring compliance with military standards and specifications. 

• Collaborate with R&D, manufacturing, and quality teams to drive product innovation and reliability. 

• Conduct design reviews, FMEA, and validation testing to ensure product robustness in harsh environments.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, or Aerospace Engineering.

• 5+ years of experience in product/application engineering, preferably in defence or high-reliability sectors.

• Strong understanding of defence standards (MIL-STD etc.) and rugged product design.

• Proficiency in CAD tools, ERP systems, and project management software.

• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred Attributes:

• Experience working with defence PSUs, DRDO labs, or armed forces.

• Knowledge of defence procurement processes and documentation