This role is for one of Weekday’s clients

Min Experience: 10+ years
Location: Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
JobType: full time
We are seeking an experienced Lead Mechanical Designer with 7–8+ years of experience in hardware product development, preferably within robotics, industrial automation, special-purpose machinery, or related engineering domains. The role involves leading mechanical design activities from concept development through detailed engineering, prototyping, validation, and final implementation.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the complete mechanical design lifecycle for special-purpose machines, from concept and feasibility through detailed design and production.
Develop detailed engineering drawings, 3D models, and design specifications using CAD tools.
Design and optimize mechanical assemblies, machine components, and systems to meet performance, reliability, and safety requirements.
Collaborate with electrical, software, controls, manufacturing, and project teams to ensure seamless integration of mechanical and machine systems.
Conduct design feasibility studies,



tolerance analysis, and risk assessments to identify potential engineering challenges and develop effective solutions.
Drive prototyping, testing, validation, and design iterations for new machine and product development initiatives.
Review and improve existing designs to enhance performance, manufacturability, cost efficiency, and reliability.
Provide technical leadership, guidance, and mentorship to junior engineers and mechanical design team members.
Ensure engineering designs comply with applicable industry standards, safety requirements, and regulatory guidelines.
Stay updated on emerging mechanical design technologies, manufacturing methods, and industry best practices.
Contribute to continuous improvement of mechanical design processes, standards, documentation, and engineering workflows.
Requirements
7–8+ years of hands-on experience in mechanical design and hardware product development.

📌 Lead Mechanical Designer (Chennai)
🏢 Weekday AI
📍 Chennai