Principal Component Engineer, Grade I

Company Profile

Since year 2003, Oceaneering’s India Center has been an integral part of operations for Oceaneering’s robust product and service offerings across the globe. This center caters to diverse business needs, from oil and gas field infrastructure, subsea robotics to automated material handling & logistics.

Our multidisciplinary team offers a wide spectrum of solutions, encompassing Subsea Engineering, Robotics, Automation, Control Systems, Software Development, Asset Integrity Management, Inspection, ROV operations, Field Network Management, Graphics Design & Animation, and more.

In addition to these technical functions, Oceaneering India Center plays host to several crucial business functions, including Finance, Supply Chain Management (SCM), Information Technology (IT), Human Resources (HR), and Health, Safety & Environment (HSE).

Our world class infrastructure in India includes modern offices, industry-leading tools and software, equipped labs, and beautiful campuses aligned with the future way of work. Oceaneering in India as well as globally has a great work culture that is flexible, transparent, and collaborative with great team synergy.

At Oceaneering India Center, we take pride in “Solving the Unsolvable” by leveraging the diverse expertise within our team. Join us in shaping the future of technology and engineering solutions on a global scale.
 

Position Summary

The Principal Component Engineer is responsible for managing processes to maintain an accurate commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) mechanical parts database, ensuring compliance with industry standards and best practices. This role includes overseeing global stakeholder management across various business units and providing functional leadership to component engineers.

Position is WFO or Hybrid. Position would be located in Chandigarh/Pune
Ability to travel domestically and overseas up to 10% of the year’ (if applicable)
 

Duties And Responsibilities

Functions 
 
ESSENTIAL

• Revise and maintain the Component Engineering processes as per the latest industry best practices and norms
• Tailor and synchronize the component engineering standard operating procedures (SOPs) with organization’s engineering and supply chain operations.
• Define workflows to ensure smooth creation of new COTS in the applicable PDM, PLM and ERP system.
• Direct a team of component engineers to ensure correct classification and qualification of mechanical COTS parts.
• Drive processes to manage change of COTS data through ECR and ECN aligned with engineering workflow.
• Act as the custodian of COTS database, ensure data integrity and address duplicity of data.
• Participate in strategic planning initiatives on ERP strategy and implementation.
• Manage stakeholders across multiple business units and geographies.
• Maintain the component library data by performing rationalization and data integrity audits
• Resolve technical queries raised by engineers or field technicians to ensure the correct selection and sourcing of parts.
• Review work specifications/ECO etc. created by other engineers.
• Coach and train the component engineering team to maintain required competency levels
• Work towards individual goals aligned with department and organizational objectives.
• Comply with organizational HR policies and procedures.
• Understand and adhere to organizational HSE policies and practices.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• This position have direct supervisory responsibilities.

Reporting Relationship

• Will report to Manager – Engineering

General Manger Engineering Services > Engagement Head Engineering > Principal - Component Engineering.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Mechanical engineering or allied branch
• Minimum 10 years of experience in Component Engineering, Product Data and Lifecycle Management
• Minimum 10 years of experience working in ERP or SAP environment
• Comprehensive in-depth understanding of mechanical COTS and custom parts
• Excellent understanding of mechanical industry codes/standards (e.g., ASME, ASTM, AISC, etc.)

DESIRED

• Strong technical writing abilities
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Excellent MS-Office skills
• Good knowledge of a CAD software

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Other Characteristics (Optional)
 

• Self-motivation, confidence and passion
• Teamwork & Interpersonal skills
• Disciplined documentation and record keeping skills.
• Flexibility and adaptability under adverse conditions
• Ability to show initiative, good judgment, and resourcefulness.
• Ensure regular and consistent communication within the area of responsibility.
• Innovation mindset and Creative intelligence 

Additional Information

This position is considered OFFICE WORK which is characterized as follows.  

• Almost exclusively indoors during the day and occasionally at night
• Occasional exposure to airborne dust in the workplace
• Work surface is stable (flat)

Physical Activity/Requirements (Optional for India Service Center)

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
This position is considered LIGHT work
 

OCCASIONAL

FREQUENT

CONSTANT

§  Lift up to 20 pounds

§  Climbing, stooping, kneeling, squatting, and reaching

§  Lift up to 10 pounds

§  Standing

§  Repetitive movements of arms and hands

§  Sit with back supported

How To Apply

Oceaneering provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants.

How To Apply

In addition, we make a priority of providing learning and development opportunities to enable employees to achieve their potential and take charge of their future. As well as developing employees in a specific role, we are committed to lifelong learning and ongoing education, including developing people skills and identifying future supervisors and managers. Every month, hundreds of employees are provided training, including HSE awareness, apprenticeships, entry and advanced level technical courses, management development seminars, and leadership and supervisory training.
 

We have a strong ethos of internal promotion. We can offer long-term employment and career advancement across countries and continents.
 

Working at Oceaneering means that if you have the ability, drive, and ambition to take charge of your future-you will be supported to do so and the possibilities are endless.