Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Job Title: Senior Engineer - Mechanical Design

Location: Navi Mumbai, India On-Site

Job Title: Senior Engineer - Mechanical Design

Department: R&D Mech

Years of Experience Range- 8 - 15 Years

POSITION OVERVIEW:

1. CAD-Based Mechanical Design & Ownership

• Lead the mechanical design of Hybrid UAV subsystems and payload interfaces using advanced parametric CAD tools (preferably PTC Creo).
• Develop and maintain complex CAD trees, system layouts, and 3D model integrity across revisions.
• Drive modular and scalable design practices are in line with product architecture.

2. TAD (Tooling & Assembly Definition)

• Must be proficient in TAD principles with hands-on experience in tooling and assembly strategies.
• Prepare assembly BOMs, jigs and fixture interfaces, and support design-to-assembly planning.
• Contribute to design improvements based on ease of assembly, maintainability, and ergonomics.

3. PLM Integration

• Experienced in Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) systems for version control, workflows, and digital thread management.
• Familiarity with Windchill PLM or equivalent for part structures, release cycles, and change management.

4. Structural Design & Collaboration

• Sound understanding of structural analysis fundamentals (loads, boundary conditions, safety factors, fastener design, etc.).
• Ability to interpret FEA results, collaborate with analysis teams, and optimize design based on structural feedback.

5. Material Engineering & Manufacturability

• Strong knowledge of materials (metals, polymers, composites) with a clear understanding of process-specific constraints.
• Evaluate designs for manufacturability, cost efficiency, and reliability using DFM, DFX, and material selection tools.
• Prior experience working with high-performance materials, injection molding, and machining processes is advantageous.

6. Additive Manufacturing & 3D Printing

• Well-versed in 3D printing techniques (FDM, SLA, SLS, MJF, DMLS, etc.).
• Ability to select suitable printer types, grain structures, material properties, and post-processing requirements based on the use-case.

7. Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with systems engineering, integration, sourcing, testing, and manufacturing teams.
• Take ownership of the design deliverables, resolve cross-domain design issues, and ensure on-time maturity of the mechanical stack.
• Support V&V (Validation & Verification) activities and ensure that mechanical designs are compliant with technical specs and regulatory needs.

8. Root Cause Analysis

• Should be capable of understanding physical behavior, correlate with design definition and derive root causes in collaboration with CFT.

SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelors or masters degree in mechanical engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related discipline.
• 8+ years of experience in mechanical product design, preferably in aerospace, UAVs, or robotics.
• Proficiency in 3D CAD modeling (preferably Creo), TAD, and GD&T.
• Experience in PLM/PDM platforms, ideally Windchill.
• Exposure to FEA results interpretation and collaborative optimization with analysts.
• Knowledge of DFX, DFM, and high-performance material-process pairing.
• Hands-on experience with 3D printing tools and decision-making for rapid prototyping vs. end-use applications.
• Strong documentation and presentation skills.

DESIRED BEHAVIOURAL VALUES:

• Commitment to common purposes and goals
• Seating respect on the table
• Displaying Integrity and Ethics
• Taking Initiative and ownership with Accountabilities
• Being Passionate about making a difference
• Maintaining and managing interpersonal harmonious relationships

Minimum job qualification:

Bachelor's Degree