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Associate Director - Mechanical Product - UAV Business

Associate Director - Mechanical Product - UAV Business

NicheforgeNavi Mumbai, India
30+ days ago
Job description

KEY Engineering | Hardware | Product Development

Role Overview

We are seeking an exceptional engineering leader to head our 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 Focus
  • We seek a leader with strong grounding in rugged, compact electro-mechanical systems, especially in areas such as :

    • Industrial robotics :

  • Multi-degree-of-freedom actuated and stabilized platforms (e.g., gimbals, camera tracking systems)

    • Rugged, compact devices such as mobile / tablet-grade enclosures

  • Electro-mechanical assemblies such as compact printers or actuated optics systems

    • Ideal 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.

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