Position: Senior Mechanical Design Engineer – R&D
Department: Research & Development (R&D)
Experience: 10+ Years
Location: Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
Employment Type: Full-Time
Reporting To: Head – Engineering / Director – R&D
Job Summary
We are looking for a highly experienced Senior Mechanical Design Engineer with 10+ years of hands-on experience in product design, fabrication, assembly, testing, validation, and new product development. The ideal candidate should have strong expertise in R&D-driven product development and should be capable of converting concepts into production-ready products.
The candidate should have extensive experience in designing fabricated structures, sheet metal assemblies, welded components, mechanical systems, and electromechanical products while coordinating closely with manufacturing, procurement, quality, and service teams.
Key Responsibilities
Product Design & Development
- Lead end-to-end mechanical product development from concept to commercialization.
- Design innovative mechanical systems, fabricated structures, assemblies, and mechanisms.
- Prepare detailed 3D models, assemblies, and manufacturing drawings.
- Perform design calculations, tolerance stack-up analysis, material selection, and cost optimization.
- Develop modular product architectures for scalable manufacturing.
- Conduct value engineering and design optimization.
Research & Development
- Participate in new product ideation and technology evaluation.
- Develop prototypes and proof-of-concept models.
- Conduct engineering feasibility studies.
- Benchmark competitor products and recommend design improvements.
- Identify opportunities for product innovation and patentable ideas.
Fabrication & Manufacturing Support
- Design components suitable for fabrication processes including:
- Sheet Metal
- Structural Fabrication
- Welding
- Machining
- Laser Cutting
- CNC Manufacturing
- Resolve fabrication issues during prototype and production stages.
- Ensure Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA).
Assembly & Integration
- Develop assembly procedures and work instructions.
- Supervise prototype and pilot assembly.
- Troubleshoot assembly-related issues.
- Improve assembly efficiency through design modifications.
- Collaborate with production teams during product industrialization.
Testing & Validation
- Prepare product validation plans.
- Conduct functional testing and reliability testing.
- Perform design verification and validation (DVP&R).
- Analyze failures using Root Cause Analysis (RCA).
- Implement corrective design actions.
- Ensure products meet performance, safety, and regulatory requirements.
Engineering Documentation
- Prepare:
- Engineering Drawings
- Bill of Materials (BOM)
- Assembly Manuals
- SOPs
- Test Reports
- Validation Reports
- Engineering Change Notes (ECN)
- Engineering Change Requests (ECR)
Cross Functional Coordination
- Work closely with:
- Manufacturing
- Procurement
- Quality
- Electrical Team
- Embedded Team
- Service Team
- Vendors
- Support supplier development for fabricated and machined components.
Leadership
- Mentor junior design engineers.
- Review engineering drawings and designs.
- Drive engineering best practices and standardization.
- Lead technical discussions with customers and suppliers.
Required Technical Skills
Mechanical Design
- Product Design
- Machine Design
- Fabrication Design
- Welded Structures
- Structural Design
- Sheet Metal Design
- GD&T
- Tolerance Analysis
- Material Selection
- Design Optimization
Manufacturing Knowledge
- Welding Processes
- Machining
- CNC Manufacturing
- Laser Cutting
- Bending
- Surface Finishing
- Assembly Processes
- Fixture Design
Testing & Validation
- Prototype Testing
- Functional Testing
- Reliability Testing
- Load Testing
- Failure Analysis
- Root Cause Analysis
- Product Validation
Engineering Documentation
- BOM Creation
- Manufacturing Drawings
- Assembly Drawings
- SOP Preparation
- ECN / ECR Management
Software Skills
Mandatory proficiency in one or more of:
- SolidWorks
- Creo
- AutoCAD
- CATIA
- Siemens NX
- Autodesk Inventor
Good understanding of:
- ANSYS (FEA)
- CFD (preferred)
- MS Excel
- MS Project
Preferred Industry Experience
Candidates from any of the following industries will be preferred:
- Automotive
- Commercial Vehicles
- Agricultural Equipment
- Construction Equipment
- Renewable Energy
- Industrial Machinery
- Material Handling Equipment
- Heavy Engineering
- Special Purpose Machines (SPM)
- Fabrication Industry
- Refrigeration / Cold Chain Equipment
- Defence Manufacturing
Educational Qualification
- B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering (Mandatory)
- M.E./M.Tech in Design / CAD / Mechanical Engineering (Preferred)
Required Competencies
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent product development knowledge
- Hands-on approach to prototype development
- Strong leadership and mentoring abilities
- Excellent communication and documentation skills
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Strong decision-making skills
- Cost-conscious engineering mindset
- High attention to detail
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- New products successfully developed and commercialized
- Prototype development cycle time
- Design first-pass approval rate
- Reduction in design-related production issues
- Product cost optimization achieved
- Product reliability and field performance
- On-time completion of engineering projects
- Engineering change implementation efficiency
- Team productivity and mentoring effectiveness
- Customer complaint reduction related to design
Preferred Candidate Profile
- Minimum 10 years of experience in Mechanical Design and R&D.
- Proven experience in fabrication, welding, sheet metal, structural design, assembly, testing, and validation.
- Strong exposure to prototype development and new product development (NPD).
- Experience taking products from concept through design, prototyping, validation, and production.
- Hands-on experience working on the shop floor with fabrication and assembly teams.
- Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, quality standards, and engineering documentation.
- Ability to independently lead engineering projects and mentor junior engineers.
This role is ideal for an engineering professional who combines strong design expertise with practical manufacturing knowledge and can lead the complete product development lifecycle from concept to production.
Pay: ₹25,000.00 - ₹50,000.00 per month
Benefits:
- Food provided
- Health insurance
- Provident Fund
Work Location: In person
