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.
- Solid 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
- Qualification
DME / Diploma Mechanical Engineering B.E. / B.Tech – Mechanical
NTTF / GTTC / Precision Manufacturing or equivalent technical qualification.
Who We Are Looking For
Someone who is hands-on, technically curious and comfortable working on the shop floor, not just a CAD designer.
If you have experience in precision engineering + product development + tooling + machining, this is an opportunity to work on advanced indigenous defence products and be involved throughout the development cycle.
Location: Hubli, Karnataka
Experience: 2–4 Years
Industry: Precision Engineering / Defence Manufacturing
Apply: email your CV to
[email protected]
Or walk-in for an interview at the factory address.
Build. Develop. Test. Improve. Manufacture.
Be part of India’s indigenous defence engineering journey.
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Pay: ₹18,000.00 - ₹25,000.00 per month
Benefits
- Commuter assistance
- Leave encashment
- Provident Fund
Experience:
- Press tools, Moulds : 2 years (Required)
- 3D software SolidWorks: 2 years (Required)
- Precision product development: 2 years (Required)
Work Location: In person
📌 Development Engineer - Precision products (Hubli)
🏢 Astr Defence Private
📍 Hubli