About Drafty AI

Drafty AI turns 3D CAD models into production-ready 2D manufacturing drawings. We are SOLIDWORKS-native and process everything in-tool, so a customer's geometry never leaves their machine. Our engine pairs a deterministic rules layer with machine learning to produce release-ready drawings, flat patterns, bills of materials and exports, and to flag only the drawings that genuinely need a person.

We are early, backed by RudraX, and already running pilots with UK manufacturers. This is a chance to build the core of the product, not to maintain someone else's.

We are seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer who combines strong mechanical engineering fundamentals with an interest in emerging AI technologies. The ideal candidate will design and develop mechanical systems and products while leveraging AI-powered engineering tools to improve design quality, productivity, simulation, and documentation.

What You will do

Key Responsibilities:

•⁠ ⁠Design mechanical components, assemblies, and complete products from concept through production.

•⁠ ⁠Create detailed 3D models, manufacturing drawings, and technical documentation.

•⁠ ⁠Perform engineering calculations, tolerance analysis, and design validation.

•⁠ ⁠Collaborate with electrical, software, manufacturing, and product teams during product development.

•⁠ ⁠Support prototyping, testing, design verification, and product improvements.

•⁠ ⁠Ensure designs comply with applicable engineering standards, safety requirements, and manufacturing constraints.

•⁠ ⁠Participate in design reviews and implement feedback throughout the product lifecycle.

•⁠ ⁠Optimize designs for manufacturability, cost, reliability, and performance.

•⁠ ⁠Utilize AI-assisted engineering tools to accelerate design iterations, documentation,



and engineering analysis.

•⁠ ⁠Stay informed about advancements in AI applications within mechanical engineering and recommend opportunities for adoption.

What we're looking for -

Required Qualifications:

•⁠ ⁠Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.

•⁠ ⁠4+ years of mechanical design experience (experience range can be adjusted).

•⁠ ⁠Robust proficiency in one or more CAD platforms such as SolidWorks, Creo, CATIA, Siemens NX, Inventor, or Fusion 360.

•⁠ ⁠Experience creating manufacturing drawings compliant with GD&T; standards.

•⁠ ⁠Knowledge of materials, manufacturing processes, machining, sheet metal, plastics, and assembly methods.

•⁠ ⁠Understanding of DFM, DFA, tolerance stack-up, and engineering best practices.

•⁠ ⁠Experience with prototyping and product validation.

AI Familiarity (Required)

The successful candidate should have basic familiarity with AI technologies and modern engineering tools, including:

•⁠ ⁠Experience using AI assistants such as ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot, or similar tools for engineering productivity.

•⁠ ⁠Understanding of how AI can assist in design ideation, documentation, coding, data analysis, and technical research.

•⁠ ⁠Ability to evaluate AI-generated outputs and validate them using engineering judgment.

•⁠ ⁠Interest in adopting AI-enabled engineering workflows.





•⁠ ⁠AI-assisted engineering workflows, technical documentation and design research

•⁠ ⁠Engineering data analysis using AI tools

Preferred Qualifications:

•⁠ ⁠Experience with FEA or CFD software (ANSYS, Abaqus, COMSOL, SolidWorks Simulation, etc.).

•⁠ ⁠Knowledge of PLM/PDM systems.

•⁠ ⁠Experience with rapid prototyping and additive manufacturing.

•⁠ ⁠Basic scripting knowledge (Python or MATLAB) is advantageous.

•⁠ ⁠Exposure to generative design or topology optimization tools.

•⁠ ⁠Familiarity with AI-driven CAD capabilities or simulation acceleration is a plus.

Technical Skills:

•⁠ ⁠Mechanical Design

•⁠ ⁠CAD Modeling •⁠ ⁠Product Development

•⁠ ⁠GD&T; •⁠ ⁠Design for Manufacturing (DFM)

•⁠ ⁠Design for Assembly (DFA) •⁠ ⁠Engineering Drawings

•⁠ ⁠Materials Selection •⁠ ⁠Root Cause Analysis •⁠ ⁠Prototyping

•⁠ ⁠FEA/CFD (preferred)

Soft Skills:

•⁠ ⁠Analytical thinking

•⁠ ⁠Problem-solving

•⁠ ⁠Attention to detail

•⁠ ⁠Collaboration

•⁠ ⁠Communication

•⁠ ⁠Continuous learning

•⁠ ⁠Time management

Nice to Have:

•⁠ ⁠Experience with AI-powered CAD features or generative design.

•⁠ ⁠Exposure to digital twins or Industry 4.0 technologies.

•⁠ ⁠Experience working in cross-functional Agile product development teams.

•⁠ ⁠Familiarity with engineering automation workflows.

To apply If you have shipped a CAD add-in, a macro, or any automation you are proud of, tell us about it or show us. Apply using the link:

https://verdix.rudrax.co.uk/apply/MWU1OTBjZDIwMjQ2NTJiMTE2MmQ5N2M1NDU3ZjYzMmQ.sBXLXUYbtJEYrt4xQ_H8v9ZI95vjm9UQihAu54BSGFU

Drafty AI is a RudraX company.

📌 Mechanical Design Engineer (AI Fluent) (India)
🏢 RudraX Technologies
📍 India