Design Engineer (Blow & Injection Moulding Machine Manufacturing)

Role & responsibilities

Design Engineer

mechanical design, CAD modeling, tooling, and manufacturing processes

Key Responsibilities

• Machine Design & Development

• Design new blow moulding & Injection moulding machine models.
• Prepare

  3D CAD models, 2D drawings, assemblies, and BOMs

  .
• Optimize machine components for efficiency, cost reduction, and durability.

• Product Improvement

• Modify and upgrade existing machine designs based on performance feedback.
• Work on energy-efficient, automation-ready, and safety-compliant designs.

• Technical Support

• Coordinate with

  production, quality, and service teams

  for smooth implementation.
• Provide design inputs during prototyping, testing, and installation.

• Documentation & Standards

• Prepare technical documentation, design calculations, and machine manuals.
• Ensure compliance with

  ISO, CE, BIS, and safety standards

  .

• Cross-functional Collaboration

• Work with

  electrical, electronics, and automation teams

  to integrate PLC/servo systems.
• Interact with vendors for critical components (hydraulics, pneumatics, extrusion screws, moulds, etc.

Qualifications & Skills

• Education:

  B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering (or related field).

• Experience:

  510 years (Senior level) in machine design, preferably plastics machinery.

• Software Skills:

  Proficiency in

  AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Creo, or NX

  ; knowledge of simulation/FEA tools (ANSYS, HyperMesh) preferred.

• Technical Knowledge:

• Plastic processing (HDPE).
• Extrusion systems, mould design, hydraulics, pneumatics.
• Mechanical strength calculations, thermal analysis, and tolerance stack-up.

• Soft Skills:

  Strong problem-solving, teamwork, and documentation skills.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Timely release of design drawings and BOMs.
• Successful prototyping and testing of new machine designs.
• Reduction in design errors and production rework.
• Cost optimization and machine efficiency improvements.