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.

Requirements 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 current 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.

- Strong experience in special-purpose machines, industrial automation, robotics, or complex mechanical systems.
- Proficiency in AutoCAD, SolidWorks, and CATIA.
- Strong understanding of mechanical design principles, engineering drawings, tolerances, assemblies, and manufacturing processes.
- Experience taking products or machine designs from concept through prototyping, testing, and final implementation.
- Strong cross-functional collaboration and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to lead design activities while mentoring and supporting junior engineers. Must-Have Skills - AutoCAD
- SolidWorks
- CATIA Good-to-Have Skills - New Product Development
- Special Purpose Machine Design
- Industrial Automation
- Robotics
- Product Prototyping & Validation

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