Job Description Sr. Design Engineer

Position: Sr. Design Engineer
Department: Design / Engineering
Experience: 5–8 Years
Qualification: Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Key Responsibilities

1. Design & Drafting

- Develop and modify 3D models, assemblies, and detailed drawings using SolidWorks and AutoCAD.
- Prepare accurate and production-ready engineering drawings.
- Ensure designs meet required technical specifications and standards.

2. Design Calculations & GD&T;

- Perform necessary mechanical design calculations.
- Apply Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T;) principles to ensure dimensional accuracy and functional requirements.
- Review designs for manufacturability, reliability, and performance.

3. Special Purpose Machine & Automation Design

- Design and develop Special Purpose Machines (SPMs), industrial automation systems, jigs, and fixtures.
- Develop machine concepts and convert them into detailed engineering designs.
- Design machine tools, fixture systems, automation equipment, and related assemblies.

4. Assembly & Manufacturing Drawings

- Prepare:
- General arrangement/layout drawings
- Assembly and sub-assembly drawings
- Detailed manufacturing drawings
- Bill of Materials (BOM)

- Ensure drawings and documentation are clear, accurate, and suitable for manufacturing.

5. Technical Coordination

- Coordinate with Production, Purchase, and Marketing/Project teams to ensure design feasibility and project requirements are met.
- Provide technical support during manufacturing, assembly, testing, and commissioning.
- Resolve design-related technical issues in coordination with relevant departments.

6. Team Leadership





- Lead and mentor junior design engineers and trainees.
- Review the work of team members and provide technical guidance.
- Allocate and monitor design activities to ensure timely project completion.

Required Skills & Knowledge

- Strong proficiency in SolidWorks and AutoCAD.
- Good knowledge of machine elements and pneumatic systems.
- Experience in designing assemblies, sub-assemblies, SPMs, jigs, fixtures, and automation equipment.
- Strong understanding of GD&T;.
- Basic understanding of PLCs, servo motors, sensors, and electrical control panels.
- Ability to prepare and interpret manufacturing drawings and BOMs.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Good attention to detail and design accuracy.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
- Valuable verbal and written communication skills.

Qualification & Experience

- Bachelor’s Degree / B.E. in Mechanical Engineering.
- 5–8 years of relevant experience in mechanical design and engineering.
- Relevant experience in machine design, automation, SPM, or industrial equipment design will be preferred.

Preferred Experience

- Experience in industrial automation and Special Purpose Machine (SPM) design.
- Experience in developing complete machine concepts from design through manufacturing.
- Prior experience in leading or mentoring a team of design engineers.
- Exposure to machine tool design and manufacturing processes.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate should have solid hands-on experience in mechanical machine design, SolidWorks, AutoCAD, GD&T;, SPMs, automation, and assembly design, along with the ability to independently handle design projects and guide junior team members.

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