Hiring: Mechanical Product Development Engineer

Astr Defence Pvt. Ltd. | Hubli, Karnataka

We are looking for a Mechanical Product Development Engineer who enjoys turning engineering concepts into precision, manufacturable products.

This role will involve the complete product development cycle — from minor design modifications and tooling development to prototyping, trials, validation and testing.

Key Responsibilities
- Make minor design alterations, improvements and engineering changes to existing products on 3D software – SolidWorks or Fusion 360.
- Develop new product components and assemblies for precision manufacturing.
- Design and develop press tools, moulds, jigs, fixtures and special tooling.
- Work closely with machining, sheet-metal, assembly and production teams.
- Involve in prototyping, product trials, validation and testing.
- Develop appropriate fixtures and testing methods for product validation.
- Support DFM/DFA, tolerance control and manufacturability improvements.
- Coordinate with vendors and manufacturing teams for development.




- Troubleshoot design/manufacturing issues and implement practical engineering solutions.
- Take ownership of products from development → trials → validation → production.

Required Experience & Skills
- 2–4 years of hands-on experience in mechanical product development is mandatory.
- Exposure to precision product development and engineering change/modification.
- Good understanding of precision machining, CNC/VMC, tooling and manufacturing processes.
- Experience/exposure in press tools, moulds, jigs, fixtures and special-purpose tooling.
- Knowledge of sheet-metal component development is required.
- Robust practical understanding of tolerances, fitments and manufacturability.
- 3D CAD experience is mandatory:
- SolidWorks OR Fusion 360
- Ability to convert design concepts into working prototypes and production-ready components.
- Hands-on approach with strong problem-solving and trial-based development mindset
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📌 Development Engineer (Hubli)
🏢 Astr Defence Private
📍 Hubli