Manufacturing & Design Engineer, 3D Printers

Location: New Delhi, India

Type: Full time

About NITS Engineering

NITS Engineering is a biomedical technology company building the next generation of biomedical devices, in vitro disease models, and engineering systems for drug discovery, regenerative medicine, and diagnostics. We combine precision hardware engineering with biomedical research to build the tools that take science from the lab bench to real world application.

Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced Manufacturing & Design Engineer with strong manufacturing expertise across the full production cycle, from engineering drawings and process selection through fabrication, inspection, assembly, troubleshooting, and cost optimization.

You will work on the mechanical systems of our 3D bioprinters, working closely with engineering teams and external manufacturing partners to ensure that components and assemblies can be fabricated accurately, efficiently, and consistently.

Key Responsibilities

- Work with engineering drawings, specifications, tolerances, materials, and manufacturing processes to produce mechanical components and assemblies.
- Coordinate with external vendors and fabrication partners for prototype and production components.
- Select appropriate manufacturing processes based on tolerance, material, geometry, quantity, lead time, and cost.
- Inspect fabricated components and assemblies for dimensional accuracy, fit, finish, and compliance with drawings.
- Identify and resolve manufacturing, assembly, alignment, and quality issues through measurement and root-cause analysis.
- Apply DFM/DFA principles to improve manufacturability, reliability, repeatability, and cost.
- Prepare and maintain manufacturing drawings, BOMs, specifications, GD&T;, and inspection documentation.
- Design and develop mechanical components and assemblies for 3D printers and bioprinters, including motion systems, printheads, dispensing systems, build platforms, and fixtures.
- Build detailed CAD models, assemblies, manufacturing drawings, and GD&T-compliant; documentation in SolidWorks, Fusion 360, or Creo.
- Support prototyping using 3D printing and other fabrication processes.
- Work with engineering teams to modify designs based on manufacturing and testing feedback.
- Support mechanical assembly, integration, and testing of 3D printer systems.




- Maintain manufacturing records, vendor documentation, inspection results, and controlled design revisions.

Education

- Bachelor's or Master's or PhD degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related discipline.

Experience

- 3–7 years of relevant experience in manufacturing engineering, mechanical manufacturing, machine building, precision engineering, prototyping, or hardware development.
- Demonstrated experience taking components from engineering drawings through fabrication, inspection, assembly, and testing.
- Hands-on experience with manufacturing processes such as CNC machining, turning, milling, sheet metal, additive manufacturing, or other precision fabrication methods.
- CAD: proficient in SolidWorks, Fusion 360, Creo, or others, including complex assemblies and production-ready drawings.
- GD&T;: working knowledge of ASME Y14.5 tolerancing and stack-up analysis.
- FEA/simulation: working knowledge of SolidWorks Simulation, ANSYS Mechanical, or equivalent for structural and thermal analysis.
- Experience working with manufacturing vendors, machine shops, fabricators, or production teams is highly desirable.

Technical Skills

- Manufacturing: Practical understanding of machining, sheet metal, additive manufacturing, finishing processes, and their effect on tolerances, quality, lead time, and cost.
- Engineering Drawings & GD&T;: Ability to interpret and work with manufacturing drawings, dimensional tolerances, fits, and GD&T.;
- Inspection: Experience using measurement and inspection equipment such as vernier calipers, micrometers, gauges, height gauges, or CMMs.
- CAD: Proficiency in SolidWorks, Fusion 360, Creo, or equivalent for interpreting and modifying parts and assemblies.
- DFM/DFA: Ability to identify manufacturing constraints and improve designs for manufacturability and assembly.
- Materials:



Practical understanding of engineering materials and their selection for manufacturing and application requirements.
- Cost & Process Optimization: Ability to evaluate manufacturing options and identify opportunities to reduce cost, lead time, and process complexity.
- FEA: Basic working knowledge of FEA is desirable.

Preferred Background

Experience in one or more of the following will be advantageous: precision manufacturing, CNC machining, additive manufacturing, 3D printing, machine building, automation, robotics, medical devices, laboratory equipment, or R&D; hardware development.

What We Look For

We are looking for an engineer who can take responsibility for the manufacturing quality, cost, and reliability of physical hardware.

The role requires sound engineering judgment, attention to dimensional accuracy and process control, and the ability to identify and resolve problems across fabrication, inspection, assembly, and testing.

Benefits

- Work on the manufacturing and development of advanced 3D bioprinters.
- Access to in-house rapid prototyping facilities and fabrication tools.
- Work closely with engineering, research, and manufacturing teams.
- Ownership of hardware manufacturing and production problems.
- A fast-paced environment with substantial technical responsibility and chance for growth.
- Competitive salary and opportunity to grow into a leadership role as we scale.
- Be part of a mission driven, high impact project at the frontier of health tech and biofabrication.

This is a hands-on manufacturing engineering role focused on translating engineering designs into accurate, reliable, and cost-effective physical hardware.

How to Apply

Applicants who do not fully meet all listed qualifications but demonstrate strong potential are also encouraged to apply.

- Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
- Our pre-selection process is conducted by the responsible recruiters, not by artificial intelligence.
- Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the next steps.
- Applications sent directly to the email address below will not be accepted or entertained.

To apply for the position, please fill out the application form using the link below. Make sure to provide accurate details, upload your updated resume, and include links to any past projects or portfolios.

📌 Manufacturing & Design Engineer, 3D Printers (New Delhi)
🏢 NITS Engineering
📍 New Delhi