Senior Lead, Mechanical Engineering

Department: Mechanical Engineering
Location: Pashan, Pune

Role Overview
The primary responsibility of this role is to design and develop innovative products while driving associated research and development (R&D) initiatives. In this capacity, you will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to ensure that products, applications, and machines are designed and delivered in accordance with the highest quality standards, regulatory requirements, and customer expectations.

Key Responsibilities

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  Design and development of mechanical sub-assemblies & parts, considering manufacturing processes in metals (sheet metal, machining, casting, etc.) along with plastics (FRP, vacuum forming, etc.)

  
  


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  Standard bought-out part selection such as bearings, gearboxes, motors, hardware, etc.

  
  


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  2D drawings, 3D parts & assembly in SolidWorks (analysis experience is a plus)

  
  


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  Ensuring compliance with relevant standards (CE, ISO, ASME)

  
  


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  Participate in cross-functional engineering tasks and solving technical and quality issues

  
  


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  Responsible for coordinating with the Supply Chain

  
  


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  Vendor interaction wherever required for part development or purchasing bought-out items during the development phase

  
  


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  Guide the team for prototype development & anchor the testing of the mechanisms

  
  


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  Mentor & support the team for design & development activities

  
  

  Preferred Qualifications

• Base qualification: Degree in Mechanical Engineering


• 11-14 years of experience in Mechanical Design, Product Design and development, preferably in the Industrial, Automobile, Robotics, Appliances or Material Handling industry.

 Skills Required

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  Expertise in material selection as per the application and understanding of manufacturing process limitations

  
  


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  Expertise & knowledge of electromechanical design, prototype development & testing, project management, and handling multi-functional activities related to product design

  
  


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  Familiarity with product development steps such as vendor interaction, stakeholder management, timely updating of the project plan, and production release documentation (BOM, GA drawings, manufacturing files)

  
  


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  Knowledge of adaptive & empirical design principles and their implementation with certifications & standards such as CE, IEC

  
  


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  Good experience in 2D drawings, 3D parts & assembly design along with analysis (FEA) in SolidWorks

  
  


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  Strong understanding of GD&T, DFM/DFA and cost optimization techniques for design

  
  


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  Proven ability to lead, mentor and build a team of design engineers, with experience in design reviews & technical sign-offs

  
  


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  Experience in New Product Introduction (NPI) and managing multiple projects/timelines simultaneously

  
  


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  Strong vendor negotiation and supplier development skills for new part sourcing

  
  


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  Good communication and stakeholder management skills to coordinate with cross-functional teams (manufacturing, quality, supply chain, electronics)

  
  


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  Creative thinker with a problem-solving attitude and a strong sense of ownership