Lead Mechanical Engineer

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.