Team Lead - New Product Development

ELGI EQUIPMENTS LIMITED · Coimbatore

  • Experience12–20 yrs
  • SalaryNot disclosed
  • Work modeonsite
  • Levelexecutive
  • Posted21 Sept 2026

About ELGI EQUIPMENTS LIMITED

ELGI EQUIPMENTS LIMITED is hiring in Coimbatore in manufacturing industrial. This role looks for around 12+ years of experience.

Skills

  • Product integration
  • Compressed air systems
  • Fluid dynamics
  • CAD/CAE tools
  • Industrial engineering
  • Product development
  • Process optimization
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Cross-functional team management

The role

A product development leader at an industrial equipment manufacturer integrates compressor products across design, prototyping, and manufacturing, applying product integration, compressed air systems, and fluid dynamics. The role also applies CAD/CAE tools and industrial engineering to optimize multi-product portfolios.

Full job description

About the team With innovation as a core enabler, the Product Excellence & Innovation (PE&I) team plays a pivotal role in ELGi’s journey toward becoming one of the top three global leaders. Our cutting‑edge in‑house R&D center drives continuous improvement and fosters a robust patent-focused innovation culture.

Role PurposeThe role holder is responsible for driving the end-to-end integration of product development, ensuring alignment with business strategy, innovation goals, and operational efficiency. This role plays a crucial part in developing and executing the product roadmap, optimizing systems and processes, and fostering cross-functional collaboration to achieve technological readiness and market success. This role ensures structured product development, risk management, and cross-functional alignment to enhance product reliability, cost-effectiveness, and innovation-driven differentiation.

Enabling OutcomesProduct and Innovation Strategy : Ensure conduct of structured market research, ensuring roadmap alignment with business objectives.Systems and Process Standardization : Ensure best practices are implemented for development efficiency, ensuring process adherence.Collaboration and External Networks : Establish and ensure industry relationships aid product innovation and developmentKnowledge, Talent and Skill Development : Ensure conduct of internal training programs and cross-functional knowledge-sharing. Ensure implementation of structured talent development initiatives, including mentorship programs, skill enhancement workshops, and career progression frameworks,

Desired Qualification and Experience12-20 years of experience in design and development, with 5+ years in product integration and proto manufacturing in compressor or industrial product developmentBachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or relevant fieldM.E./M. Tech in Design, CAD/CAM, Thermal, Heat & Mass Transfer, Tribology, Fluid Mechanics, or Applied Mechanics.Proven track record in engineering leadership, project delivery, and process optimization.Hands-on experience with compressed air systems, fluid dynamics, and CAD/CAE tools.Proven expertise in industrial/process engineering and compressor manufacturing is highly desirable.Experience managing cross-functional teams and multi-product design portfolios.