Manager / Senior Manager Mechanical Systems (Aerospace & Defence)

Experience:

Role Overview

conceptualization through production and field deployment

Key Responsibilities

• Design and development of

  electro-hydraulic actuation systems

  , including valves, cylinders, circuits, and linear actuators for high-load applications.
• Expertise in

  kinematics linkage design

  , gears & sprockets, spring design, and high-pressure hydraulics.
• Act as

  System Architect / Integrator

  , owning complete system design, verification, validation, and production handover.
• Lead

  NPD/NPI programs

  , coordinating design, testing, vendor development, manufacturing interfaces, and production ramp-up.
• Perform and review

  FEA models

  , tolerance stack-up analysis to minimize design iterations.
• Apply quality and reliability tools such as

  DFMEA, DFSS, RCA, Risk Analysis, Ishikawa/Fishbone, and 8D methodology

  .
• Hands-on experience with

  3D CAD tools

  : CATIA V5, CREO, SolidWorks, and AutoCAD.
• Selection and application of

  bearings, bushings, oil seals, piston rings

  , and related mechanical components.
• Sound understanding of

  material standards

  such as GOST, BS, BOFORS, L&T, and other international standards.
• Support

  prototype development

  , digital and physical verification, and resolution of field issues.
• Build and lead a

  strong techno-commercial engineering team

  , providing technical direction and mentoring.

Mandatory Aerospace & Defence Experience

• Proven experience in

  aerospace applications

  , specifically:

• Electro-hydraulic actuator systems

• Stabilization systems

• Flight guiding / flight control applications

• Strong

  system engineering experience

  in aerospace programs.
• Hands-on exposure to

  linear actuators

  used in aerospace or defence platforms.
• Experience working on

  stabilization systems

  for aerospace or defence applications is mandatory.

Desired Candidate Profile

• BE / BTech in Mechanical or Mechatronics Engineering.
  
• ~15+ years of experience in

  mechanical structures engineering

  , hydraulics, casting, and machining.
• Extensive experience in taking

  concept designs to production

  , including field issue resolution.
• Experience in defining

  hydraulic cylinder strokes, cylinder sizing

  , and system-level design.
• Background in

  defence engineering, aerospace systems, earth movers, or construction machinery

  is preferred.
• Strong leadership, communication, and project management capabilities.