Job Description

Job Title: Lead / Manager – Mechanical Design

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Location: IDA Jeedimetla, Hyderabad (Onsite)

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Working Days: 6 Days a Week

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Client: Refroid Technologies ()

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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.

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Role Summary:

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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.

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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.

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Key Responsibilities

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



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

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

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

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Candidates from the following industries will be preferred:

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- Data Center Cooling / Thermal Management
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- Refrigeration / HVAC
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- Cooling Systems
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- Heat Exchangers
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- Automotive / Auto Components
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- Industrial Equipment
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- Sheet Metal / Fabrication
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- Heavy Engineering
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- Electrical / Mechanical Enclosures
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- Industrial Machinery
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Experience with CDU (Coolant Distribution Unit), liquid cooling, immersion cooling, heat exchangers or data-center cooling systems will be an added advantage.

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Education

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

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

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Experience

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

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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
📍 Hyderabad