Senior Lead, Mechanical Engineering

Department: Mechanical Engineering Location: Pashan, Pune Role Overview The primary responsibility of this role is to design and develop innovative products while driving associated research and development (R&D) initiatives. In this capacity, you will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to ensure that products, applications, and machines are designed and delivered in accordance with the highest quality standards, regulatory requirements, and customer expectations. Key Responsibilities Design and development of mechanical sub-assemblies & parts, considering manufacturing processes in metals (sheet metal, machining, casting, etc.) along with plastics (FRP, vacuum forming, etc.) Standard bought-out part selection such as bearings, gearboxes, motors, hardware, etc. 2D drawings, 3D parts & assembly in SolidWorks (analysis experience is a plus) Ensuring compliance with relevant standards (CE, ISO, ASME) Participate in cross-functional engineering tasks and solving technical and quality issues Responsible for coordinating with the Supply Chain Vendor interaction wherever required for part development or purchasing bought-out items during the development phase Guide the team for prototype development & anchor the testing of the mechanisms Mentor & support the team for design & development activities Preferred Qualifications Base qualification: Degree in Mechanical Engineering 11-14 years of experience in Mechanical Design, Product Design and development, preferably in the Industrial, Automobile, Robotics, Appliances or Material Handling industry. Skills Required Expertise in material selection as per the application and understanding of manufacturing process limitations Expertise & knowledge of electromechanical design, prototype development & testing, project management, and handling multi-functional activities related to product design Familiarity with product development steps such as vendor interaction, stakeholder management, timely updating of the project plan, and production release documentation (BOM, GA drawings, manufacturing files) Knowledge of adaptive & empirical design principles and their implementation with certifications & standards such as CE, IEC Good experience in 2D drawings, 3D parts & assembly design along with analysis (FEA) in SolidWorks Strong understanding of GD&T, DFM/DFA and cost optimization techniques for design Proven ability to lead, mentor and build a team of design engineers, with experience in design reviews & technical sign-offs Experience in New Product Introduction (NPI) and managing multiple projects/timelines simultaneously Strong vendor negotiation and supplier development skills for new part sourcing Good communication and stakeholder management skills to coordinate with cross-functional teams (manufacturing, quality, supply chain, electronics) Creative thinker with a problem-solving attitude and a strong sense of ownership Skills: solidworks,design,product design