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Lead Mechanical Engineer

Lead Mechanical Engineer

TVS Electronicsbangalore, karnataka, in
17 days ago
Job description

Roles & Responsibilities- Lead – Mechanical Design Engineer

He / she shall be responsible for driving end-to-end product design and development(Product Owner) of consumer and industrial electronic products, from concept stage through to production release and market launch. This role requires strong technical expertise, hands-on problem-solving skills, and leadership ability to guide a small team of engineers.

Key Responsibilities

Core Expertise : -

  • Lead complete mechanical design and development lifecycle : concept design → prototyping → design validation → tooling → product launch .
  • Translate customer / market requirements into innovative and manufacturable product designs.
  • Develop detailed 3D CAD models and 2D drawings in SolidWorks with full GD&T and tolerance stack-up.
  • Perform design calculations, DFMEA, and tolerance analysis for robust product performance.
  • Design products in plastics (injection moulding), sheet metal, die-casting, and machining .
  • Drive material selection based on performance, regulatory compliance, and cost.
  • Ensure manufacturability, assembly efficiency, and cost optimization.
  • Hands-on experience with 3D printing and rapid prototyping to validate form, fit, and function .
  • Build and test prototypes to identify design gaps early in the cycle.
  • Design products with proper thermal management (passive cooling, heatsinks, venting, etc.).
  • Perform preliminary structural analysis, drop, and reliability considerations .
  • Define and execute test protocols for functional verification.

Team Leadership & Collaboration

  • Lead and mentor a small team of 2–3 mechanical engineers , providing technical guidance and design reviews.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with electrical, firmware, quality, sourcing, and manufacturing teams .
  • Work with vendors for prototyping, tooling, and production ramp-up.
  • Review vendor DFM feedback and ensure alignment with quality and performance requirements.
  • Support project planning, timelines, and deliverables .
  • Prepare and maintain engineering documentation : BoM, ECNs, ECOs, DHF / Design history, PLM updates.

    • Nice to Have (Added Advantage)

  • Experience with project management methodologies (Agile / Stage-Gate) .
  • Exposure to PLM tools, configuration management, and documentation control .
  • Experience in reliability engineering (HALT, life testing).
  • Vendor management for plastics, sheet metal, and tooling suppliers .

    • Experience & Qualifications

  • Must have 8–10 years of mechanical product design & development (NPD) experience.
  • Education Mechanical Engineering , Industrial Engineering or STEM.
  • Strong background in consumer electronics, or similar domain experience is preferred.
  • Must-have : SolidWorks CAD expertise with simulation exposure (thermal / structural FEA preferred).
  • Proven ability to deliver end-to-end product designs from concept to market.
  • Experience in leading a small team (2–3 engineers).
  • Excellent problem-solving, documentation, and communication skills.
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