Senior Design Engineer - Mechanical and Piping Systems

At CRA, we're creating purpose-engineered solutions that power the Energy and Defence sectors. As an integrated engineering powerhouse, we design, engineer, and manufacture everything in-house—giving us unmatched control over quality and innovation. Our solutions are trusted by industry leaders including BrahMos Aerospace, ONGC, OIL, Indian Airforce, and Schlumberger. We've entered an extraordinary growth phase—tripling in size over the last three years. Today, with 100+ professionals, we're positioned at the intersection of two rapidly expanding sectors. Role Overview The Senior Designer leads the design execution and is responsible for the quality, completeness, and manufacturability of all mechanical and piping drawing outputs. This role combines deep technical expertise, drawing standards enforcement, and mentoring responsibilities. The Senior Designer is the final checkpoint for fabrication readiness and ensures that all deliverables meet CRA’s internal standards and client expectations. Key Responsibilities Own the development and release of complete fabrication and layout drawing packages including 3D models, isometrics, spool drawings, GAs, and detailed fabrication drawings Review and approve all mechanical and piping designs produced by Associates and Designers for dimensional accuracy, tolerance chain, welding annotations, and standard compliance Serve as the internal gatekeeper for drawing quality and client submission readiness Drive the integration of layout fit-up checks, interference reviews, and virtual validation processes Lead design reviews with project, production, and QC teams to align drawing output with manufacturing realities Maintain CRA’s drawing library, templates, standard symbols, and naming conventions Support process-to-mechanical translation with strong knowledge of process equipment, burner logic, and system layout strategies Mentor junior staff, enforce drawing hygiene, and uphold design discipline across the team Contribute to R&D and product improvement efforts by identifying design efficiencies, cost-saving options, and fabrication simplifications Requirements Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field 8+ years experience in mechanical and piping system design for industrial/process applications Mastery of fabrication drawings, tolerance analysis, and DFM best practices Strong grasp of piping codes, mechanical standards, pressure part requirements, and welding classifications Excellent at cross-functional coordination and communication; interfaces effectively with Engineering, QC, Procurement, and Production Quality-driven mindset with the ability to anticipate issues and ensure "zero-rework" deliverables Proactive mentor and team leader, able to upskill others and maintain a culture of design excellence Benefits Competitive compensation package Generous leave policy Comprehensive group medical insurance Professional development opportunities and a dedicated training budget Regular performance reviews with clear advancement criteria Exposure to industry leaders and cutting-edge projects Collaborative and innovative work environment Opportunity to work on meaningful projects in critical sectors Recognition programs for exceptional contributions Team events and activities to foster a strong company culture Show more Show less