Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Roles & Responsibilities:- Define mechanical architecture and guide system-level design Drive tooling strategy and oversee complex mold development Lead prototype planning, execution, and cross-functional alignment Conduct or review simulations (thermal, modal, structural) Manage tooling vendors, supplier audits, and quality assurance Approve materials and manufacturing processes strategically Approve documentation and establish standardization practices Lead technical syncs across departments and resolve escalations Own certification readiness and third-party compliance Mentor juniors, review team output, and build team capability Key Result Areas : Define mechanical architecture and validate design decisions Review DFM reports, lead tooling strategy and vendor design reviews Plan and oversee prototyping and validation phases Lead all simulation reviews and pre-production risk assessments Own vendor relationships, tooling quality, and supplier alignment Approve and standardize documentation; define internal best practices Lead coordination with ID, EE, FW teams for system-level success Approve selections based on performance, cost, and availability Drive DFMEA, root cause resolution, and product improvement cycles Mentor juniors, conduct reviews, and build team capability Internal: Define mechanical architecture and design strategy Review and guide DFM/DFA and DFMEA processes Drive validation plans, simulation reviews, and testing strategy Own and approve documentation packages and design standards Lead root cause analysis and implement design/process improvements Guide junior engineers, conduct design reviews External: Lead tooling/vendor strategy and mold design negotiations Partner with production teams to scale up for mass manufacturing Manage external design partners and enforce standards Oversee external testing labs and coordinate certification efforts Conduct supplier audits and drive improvements Educational Qualification: Qualification: BE in Mechanical or equivalent Required Skills: Expert in CAD with focus on design architecture and review Strategic oversight and review of DFM, DFA, DFMEA Expertise in advanced tooling (2K, insert, multi-cavity) Deep expertise in selection, testing, and cost-performance balance Advanced tolerance management for complex assemblies Independent use of FEA, Moldflow, and simulation interpretation Leads and plans prototyping and pilot builds Manages tooling partners and supplier quality engagements Approves documents; defines templates and standards Leads meetings, mentors team, and drives cross-functional sync Ensures full compliance and certification readiness Show more Show less