JOB TITLE : Director Engineering – Mechanical
Experience – 20 to 25 years
LOCATION : Navi Mumbai
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES :
Function : Engineering | Hardware | Product Development
Role Overview
We are seeking an exceptional engineering leader to head our client&aposs Hardware Engineering division. The Director – Hardware Engineering will be responsible for delivering high-quality, rugged, electro-mechanical hardware products for advanced drone platforms. You will lead a high-performing engineering team, drive product innovation, mature engineering processes, and ensure delivery excellence aligned with company goals.
Key Responsibilities
1. Product Delivery & Execution
- Lead end-to-end hardware product development to meet defined quality, budget, and timeline goals.
- Ensure rigorous execution and timely delivery of products that meet customer needs and regulatory standards.
2. Build & Scale Engineering Excellence
Establish and grow a high-calibre engineering organization grounded in discipline, ownership, and continuous improvement.Foster a culture of empowerment, technical depth, accountability, and alignment with business objectives.3. Drive Mature Engineering Practices
Champion modern hardware development methodologies and tools.Guide architecture, design, prototyping, and testing processes for high-reliability systems.Continuously improve design standards, development workflows, and quality assurance systems.4. Learning, Mentoring & Team Development
Foster a learning-driven, growth-oriented culture.Coach and mentor senior engineers and technical leaders.Promote cross-functional learning and performance improvements through structured strategies.Domain Expertise & Technology FocusWe seek a leader with strong grounding in rugged, compact electro-mechanical systems, especially in areas such as :
Industrial roboticsMulti-degree-of-freedom actuated and stabilized platforms (e.g., gimbals, camera tracking systems)Rugged, compact devices such as mobile / tablet-grade enclosuresElectro-mechanical assemblies such as compact printers or actuated optics systemsIdeal Candidate Profile
Essential Qualifications & Experience
Proven track record in leading hardware engineering functions at product companies—preferably from top institutions and / or globally reputed firms.Demonstrated success in delivering market-recognized, high-performance electro-mechanical products.Experience in cross-functional project leadership, integrating hardware with embedded systems and software.Deep understanding of design for reliability, manufacturability, maintainability, and user-centric hardware development.Strong grasp of modern engineering practices including defect management, testing, configuration & release management.Hands-on and technically credible leader, able to deep dive into problem-solving with engineers.Proven capability in building and leading high-performing, innovative engineering teams.Excellent communication skills; ability to work with business leaders, field teams, and customers.Leadership Traits
Strong sense of ownership, integrity, and alignment with the company's values and mission.Passion for innovation, mentorship, and building products that create meaningful impact.Comfortable working in fast-paced, agile environments with a start-up mindset and structured delivery.Show more
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Skills Required
Defect Management, Testing
