About the Role We are seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer with proven expertise in automation SPM Special Purpose Machine design and product development The candidate will play a key role in leading design teams handling multiple projects solving complex engineering challenges and upgrading existing machines This role requires a balance of hands-on technical depth leadership and strategic planning to deliver innovative cost-effective and reliable automation solutions Key Responsibilities Lead design and development of automation systems SPMs and pick-and-place equipment Handle and mentor a team of design engineers driving design quality and efficiency Plan and manage multiple projects ensuring adherence to timelines and budgets Take ownership of automation projects from scratch concept-to-deployment Lead design planning Design Approval Process DAP and design review cycles Create and validate 3D models detailed engineering drawings and BOMs Apply GD T DFM DFA and Maintenance Ease principles across all designs Troubleshoot and solve complex design and manufacturing problems Take over existing machines analyse issues and redesign optimize them for performance cost and reliability Work with sheet metal machining fabrication and advanced manufacturing processes Collaborate with R D manufacturing procurement and assembly teams for prototyping and validation Maintain complete design documentation project tracking and compliance with internal quality standards Product Development Lead and support the full product development lifecycle from concept to commercialization This includes brainstorming design prototyping and testing new products Requirements Education Bachelor s or Master s degree in Mechanical Engineering Industrial Automation or Design Engineering Experience 10 years in mechanical design automation machine building preferred Leadership Skills Proven experience leading and managing a design team Ability to handle multiple projects and stakeholders simultaneously Strong design planning and DAP Design Approval Process expertise Technical Skills Strong expertise in automation SPM and custom machine design Proficiency in SolidWorks Autodesk Inventor Fusion 360 AutoCAD In-depth knowledge of GD T machining sheet metal and fabrication Hands-on experience with machine building prototyping and R D Proven ability to troubleshoot redesign and optimize existing machines Practical application of DFM DFA and Maintenance Ease principles Soft Skills Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking Excellent communication leadership and mentoring abilities Ability to work under pressure and deliver results Job Type Full time Pay 800 000 00 - 1 400 000 00 per year Benefits Leave encashment Paid sick time Paid time off Provident Fund Work Location In person

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