Job Role -Lead Mechanical Design Engineer

Location - Chennai

Experience- 10-12 years

work type- work from office (Mandatory 1 and 3 Saturdays working)

Must Have- AutoCAD, CATIA, Solidworks .

Key Responsibilities:

Product Lifecycle Ownership

- Lead the full lifecycle of hardware product development - from ideation, R&D, and prototyping to field testing, iteration, and commercial release.

- Define and drive the product development roadmap for inspection and cleaning robots in collaboration with leadership and field teams.

Cross-Functional Coordination

- Act as the primary liaison between mechanical design, electronics, firmware, and software teams to ensure seamless integration of subsystems.

- Collaborate with field deployment, sales, and service teams to gather feedback for continuous product improvement.

Design & Engineering Leadership

- Oversee mechanical and industrial design with a focus on reliability,

manufacturability, cost-efficiency, and user-centric product development.

- Guide and lead the engineering team in rigorous design practices, CAD modeling, prototyping, and design validation.

Testing & Reliability

- Define testing protocols and validation criteria for prototypes and final products to meet performance, durability, and safety standards.

- Lead root cause analysis and corrective action processes to resolve design or field issues.

Experience:

- 7-8+ years of experience in hardware product development, preferably in robotics, automation, or industrial systems.

Technical Skills:

- Lead the mechanical design process for special purpose machines from concept to completion.

- Develop detailed design specifications and engineering drawings using CAD software.

- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including electrical engineers, software developers, and project managers, to ensure seamless integration of all machine components.

- Conduct feasibility studies and risk assessments to identify potential design

challenges and propose effective solutions.

- Oversee the prototyping, testing, and validation of new designs to ensure they meet all performance and safety requirements.

- Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers and design team members.

- Stay up-to-date with industry trends, technologies, and best practices to

continuously improve design processes and outcomes.

- Ensure compliance with relevant industry standards and regulations.

- Mentor and guide junior engineers and technicians.

Education:

- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Design or relevant stream.