Job Title: Lead / Manager – Mechanical Design

Location: IDA Jeedimetla, Hyderabad (Onsite)

Working Days: 6 Days a Week

Client: Refroid Technologies (https://www.refroid.com)

Company: At Refroid Technologies, we are pioneering next-generation liquid cooling solutions that redefine how data infrastructure operates. From hyperscale data centers to high-performance edge environments, our modular and efficient systems are engineered to reduce energy consumption, maximize performance, and contribute to a greener planet. Refroid Technologies is at a growing stage and current plant is in IDA Jeedimetla however we are looking for a larger production plant in an around of Hyderabad. We already have order in hand to deliver for this financial year in the tune of INR 120 CR.

Role Summary:

Refroid Technologies is looking for a Lead / Manager – Mechanical Design to lead the mechanical design team and drive the design and development of advanced cooling and thermal management products. The role requires strong hands-on expertise in SolidWorks, Creo, GD&T;, tolerance stack-up and mechanical product development, along with proven experience in leading design engineers.

The candidate will be responsible for taking products from concept development through detailed design, prototyping, validation and production, while ensuring design quality, manufacturability and engineering standards.

Key Responsibilities

- Lead and mentor a team of Mechanical Design Engineers and manage day-to-day design activities.
- Drive mechanical design and development of cooling systems, thermal management products, CDU systems, heat exchangers, enclosures, sheet-metal and fabricated components.
- Develop and review 3D models, 2D manufacturing drawings, assemblies and BOMs using SolidWorks and Creo.
- Establish and review GD&T;, dimensional tolerances, fits, clearances and tolerance stack-up analysis.




- Perform design reviews and ensure designs meet functional, manufacturing and assembly requirements.
- Work closely with Thermal, Electrical, Manufacturing, Quality, Procurement and Project teams.
- Ensure DFM/DFA, manufacturability and cost optimization are incorporated into designs.
- Lead prototype development, testing, design verification and engineering changes.
- Resolve design and manufacturing issues through root-cause analysis and engineering problem solving.
- Review and approve engineering drawings, design specifications and technical documentation.
- Develop standard design practices, drawing standards, design guidelines and engineering documentation.
- Coordinate with vendors for fabrication, machining, sheet-metal, welding and other manufacturing processes.
- Manage engineering deliverables and timelines for multiple projects.
- Identify opportunities for design standardization, modularization and product cost reduction.
- Ensure compliance with applicable engineering, safety and quality standards.

Required Technical Skills

- SolidWorks – Advanced
- Creo – Advanced
- Strong knowledge of GD&T;
- Robust understanding of dimensional tolerances and tolerance stack-up
- Engineering drawing creation and interpretation
- 3D modelling, assemblies and detailed drawings
- DFM/DFA and manufacturing processes
- Sheet-metal design and fabrication
- Machining, welding, bending and assembly processes
- BOM and engineering documentation
- Product development / NPD
- Design validation and prototype development
- Engineering change management




- Knowledge of PLM/PDM systems is an advantage

Leadership & Management Skills

- Proven experience leading a mechanical design team
- Ability to allocate work, monitor deliverables and manage engineering priorities
- Strong design review and technical decision-making capability
- Ability to mentor and develop junior and mid-level engineers
- Strong cross-functional collaboration skills
- Project planning and execution
- Ownership of engineering deliverables and timelines
- Strong problem-solving and analytical approach

Preferred Domain Experience

Candidates from the following industries will be preferred:

- Data Center Cooling / Thermal Management
- Refrigeration / HVAC
- Cooling Systems
- Heat Exchangers
- Automotive / Auto Components
- Industrial Equipment
- Sheet Metal / Fabrication
- Heavy Engineering
- Electrical / Mechanical Enclosures
- Industrial Machinery

Experience with CDU (Coolant Distribution Unit), liquid cooling, immersion cooling, heat exchangers or data-center cooling systems will be an added advantage.

Education

B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.

A M.Tech/MS in Mechanical Design, Thermal Engineering or related discipline is an advantage.

Experience

- 7+ years of overall mechanical design experience
- Minimum 2–3 years of experience leading a design engineering team
- Strong hands-on experience with SolidWorks and/or Creo
- Proven experience in GD&T;, tolerance analysis and detailed engineering drawings
- Experience in taking products from concept → design → prototype → validation → production

Key Competencies

Mechanical Design | Team Leadership | SolidWorks | Creo | GD&T; | Tolerance Stack-up | DFM/DFA | Product Development | Engineering Drawings | Sheet Metal | Manufacturing | Design Reviews | NPD | Problem Solving | Cross-functional Collaboration

📌 Lead Designer (Hyderabad)
🏢 Refroid Technologies Private
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