WE ARE HIRING | MECHANICAL ENGINEER – PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT
ASTR DEFENCE PVT. LTD.
Near Hubli, Karnataka
Build Precision. Develop Products. Build Indigenous Defence Technology.
Astr Defence is looking for a hands-on Mechanical Engineer – Product Development to join our growing engineering and manufacturing team.
This role is ideal for an engineer with 2–4 years of practical experience in precision product development, press-tool development, fixtures, gauges and manufacturing-oriented engineering.
We are looking for someone who enjoys taking a product from concept → development → tooling → trials → production, working closely with Design, Production, Quality and vendors.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Product Development – End to End
- Assist in the complete product development and NPD lifecycle
- Support development from initial engineering requirements through prototype, trials and production
- Identify practical manufacturing and development challenges and support their resolution
- Work closely with Design, Production, Quality and Vendor teams
Engineering Drawings
- Prepare and modify basic engineering/manufacturing drawings
- Understand dimensions, tolerances, fits and basic GD&T
- Convert development requirements into clear manufacturing documentation
Press Tool Development
- Support press-tool design and development
- Understand sheet-metal components, forming, bending, punching and related operations
- Coordinate tool fabrication, trials, corrections and validation
- Work with tool vendors to resolve development issues
Fixtures & Gauges
- Develop practical jigs, fixtures and inspection gauges
- Support fixture trials, modifications and production implementation
- Focus on repeatability, ease of manufacturing and inspection
Vendor Coordination
- Coordinate with external tool, machining and fabrication vendors
- Communicate drawings, specifications, technical requirements and development expectations
- Follow up on tool/component development, trials and corrections
- Monitor vendor progress and resolve technical issues in coordination with internal teams
Cross-Functional Engineering
- Work closely with R&D / Design / Production / Quality / Procurement / Vendors
- Communicate technical requirements, challenges and development status
- Participate in prototype and production trials
- Support continuous improvement and process stabilization
Progress Reporting
- Maintain development status and action points
- Submit daily progress updates
- Prepare weekly product-development progress reports
- Highlight delays, technical challenges, pending decisions and required actions
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
Experience:
2–4 years of relevant hands-on experience in:
✅ Precision product development
✅ Mechanical NPD / prototype development
✅ Press-tool development
✅ Jigs, fixtures & gauges
✅ Manufacturing-oriented engineering
✅ Vendor/tool-room coordination
Education:
Diploma / B.E. / B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering / Production Engineering or equivalent.
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE SHOULD HAVE
- Strong practical engineering and problem-solving ability
- Understanding of precision components and manufacturing processes
- Exposure to press tools and tooling development
- Ability to read and prepare basic engineering drawings
- Understanding of dimensions, tolerances, fits and GD&T
- Practical knowledge of machining, fabrication and assembly processes
- Ability to work with tool rooms and external vendors
- Good communication and coordination skills
- Ability to work comfortably between design office and shop floor
- Strong ownership of assigned development activities
- Ability to prepare clear and timely progress reports
NOT A PURE DESK-DESIGN ROLE
We are looking for an engineer who can go to the shop floor, understand the problem, discuss it with the tool maker/vendor, implement the correction and bring the component/tool to the required condition.
Practical development experience matters more than just software knowledge.
WORKING AT ASTR DEFENCE
You will get exposure to:
Precision defence product development
New Product Development (NPD)
Precision manufacturing
Press tools & tooling
Fixtures & gauges
Prototyping & development trials
Production industrialization
Cross-functional engineering
Vendor & tool-room development
You will work closely with our Design, R&D, Production and Quality teams to convert engineering requirements into manufacturable products.
WORKING HOURS
9:00 AM – 6:30 PM
General Day Shift
Sunday Off
Location: Near Hubli, Karnataka
APPLY NOW
Send your updated CV highlighting your experience in:
Product Development | Press Tools | Fixtures | Gauges | Precision Manufacturing | NPD | Vendor Coordination
Candidates with strong practical development experience in precision engineering / tool rooms / manufacturing environments are particularly encouraged to apply.
[email protected]
ASTR DEFENCE PVT. LTD.
Engineering the Future of Indigenous Defence Technology
#AstrDefence #Hiring #MechanicalEngineer #ProductDevelopment #NPD #MechanicalEngineering #PrecisionEngineering #PrecisionManufacturing #PressTool #PressToolDesign #ToolDevelopment #FixtureDesign #Gauges #JigsAndFixtures #ManufacturingEngineering #ProductDevelopmentEngineer #DefenceEngineering #DefenceManufacturing #MakeInIndia #AtmanirbharBharat #HubliJobs #DharwadJobs #KarnatakaJobs
Pay: ₹25,000.00 - ₹32,000.00 per month
Benefits:
- Commuter assistance
- Health insurance
- Leave encashment
- Paid sick time
- Provident Fund
Work Location: In person
