Job Requirements
Job Requirements
Education
- M.Tech in Design Engineering / Mechanical Design / CAD-CAM
- Specialization or coursework in Materials Science, FEA, and Programming Tool
Relevant Experience
- 0 to 2 years in product design, simulation and materials engineering
- Experience in consumer product design preferred
Key Responsibilities/key deliverables
Key Responsibilities
- Develop optimized designs using CAD and FEA tools.
- Automate repetitive design tasks through scripting to improve efficiency.
- Evaluate and select suitable materials for design applications and introduce innovative materials to horology.
- Perform Finite Element Analysis to assess structural integrity, shock resistance, and water resistance of watch components.
- Conduct tolerance stack-up, GD&T, and fitment analysis for micro-mechanical parts.
- Collaborate with vendors to ensure tooling and manufacturing feasibility.
- Validate designs through simulations, prototyping, and testing.
- Maintain accurate design documentation, including 3D models, 2D drawings, and Bills of Materials.
Key Deliverables / Performance Indicators
- Quality and accuracy of validated 3D models and 2D drawings.
- Comprehensive simulation reports and effective design iterations.
- Successful implementation of automated design tools/scripts resulting in measurable design cycle time reduction.
- Accuracy and reliability of simulation outcomes.
- Number of successful design releases within planned timelines.
- Positive feedback from manufacturing and quality teams on design feasibility and performance
Work Experience
Behavioural Skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Effective communication and documentation ability
- Adaptability and a continuous learning mindset
- Strong collaboration across cross-functional teams
Technical Skills
- Advanced CAD modeling in CREO & AutoCAD
- FEA tools (Abaqus / ANSYS)
- Programming in Python / C++ / Java / MATLAB for design automation
- Material selection and analysis (Metals, polymers, composites)
- DFMEA, DFM/DFA principles
- Tolerance Stack up analysis & Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing
- Exposure to manufacturing processes:
- Design validation through simulation and prototyping
- Familiarity with PLM systems and BOM management
- Strong creativity, problem-solving, and aesthetic sense
