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Job Description: Product Engineer – Water Filtration Systems

Position: Product Engineer

Department: Research & Development / Engineering

Location: Noida

Employment Type: Full-Time

Experience: 2-4 Years In product development (preferably in water filtration, consumer appliances, or related fields)

Reports to: Head of Product / CTO

About Us

We are an innovative water technology startup dedicated to making safe drinking water accessible and affordable for every Indian household.

We are looking for a passionate and hands-on Product Engineer to join our core team and lead the design, development, and continuous improvement of our water filtration products.

Role Overview

As a Product Engineer, you will be at the heart of our product development lifecycle. You will take ownership of designing, prototyping, testing, and scaling our water filter systems—from concept to commercial production. You will work closely with cross-functional teams including design, supply chain, quality assurance, and field operations to ensure our products meet the highest standards of performance, reliability, and affordability.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys solving real-world problems, working with their hands in the lab and the field, and seeing their work directly impact communities.

Key Responsibilities

1. Product Design & Development

• Design and develop mechanical and physical components and assemblies for non-electric water filtration devices (tap attachments, gravity filters, etc.)
• Experience in making granules of various sizes from powdered material.
• Create 3D models, engineering drawings, and Bill of Materials (BOM) using CAD software (SolidWorks, Fusion 360, or equivalent)
• Select appropriate materials (food-grade plastics, metals, filtration media) considering cost, durability, safety, and manufacturability
• Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA) to enable scalable production

2. Prototyping & Testing

• Build and test functional prototypes in-house and with external partners
• Perform pressure testing, leakage testing, fail testing.
• Document test results, analyze failures, and implement design improvements

3. Vendor Coordination & Manufacturing Support

• Work with local and national suppliers for sourcing components (membranes, carbon blocks, plastic mouldings, brass fittings)
• Support tooling development and pilot production runs
• Troubleshoot manufacturing issues and implement quality control measures
• Travel to manufacturing sites as needed for technical support

Qualifications & Skills

Essential

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Material Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Product Design, or related field
•  Hands-on experience in product development (internships and academic projects considered for exceptional candidates)
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes: injection moulding, machining, sheet metal, and assembly
• Experience with material selection for potable water applications (food-grade plastics, elastomers, metals)
• Hands-on prototyping skills: ability to work with tools, build test setups, and troubleshoot
• Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset
• Excellent communication and documentation skills

Desirable

• Prior experience in water filtration, consumer appliances, or fluid handling systems
• Proficiency in CAD software (SolidWorks, AutoCAD, Fusion 360)
• Willingness to travel to field locations and manufacturing units (20-30% travel)

Personal Attributes

• Problem-solver: You enjoy tackling technical challenges and finding simple, elegant solutions
• Hands-on: You are comfortable in the workshop, lab, and field—not just behind a desk
• User-focused: You design with the end-user in mind, especially rural households with limited resources
• Collaborative: You work well with cross-functional teams and external partners
• Adaptable: You thrive in a fast-paced startup environment where priorities can shift
• Passionate: You believe in the mission of providing safe drinking water to every Indian

Location = Delhi / Bengaluru

Profile = Assistant Manager / Manager - International & Domestic Sourcing (Metal Scraps). This is an urgent requirement.

Below are strict criterias.

1. Should have 4+ years of experience in international & domestic sourcing / purchasing / procurement of Aluminium / Metal / Alloy Scraps of various kinds i.e; Tense, Troma, TT, Zorba.

2.  Should've travelled to international locations for aforesaid sourcing purpose. (not strict).