JOB DESCRIPTION

Junior Mechanical & CAD Design Engineer

Junior Mechanical Design Engineer

Location - Delhi

Experience - 2–4 Years

Salary - 6-7 LPA

Education - B.Tech / B.E. in Mechanical

Position Overview

We are seeking an enthusiastic and detail-oriented Junior Mechanical & CAD Design Engineer to support mechanical product development, CAD modelling, engineering analysis and manufacturing activities. The role will involve 3D CAD modelling, 2D drafting with GD&T;, sheet-metal and casting component design, wire-harness modelling, computational analysis, 3D printing, RFQ/RFI technical feasibility, design-change evaluation and technical documentation. The engineer will work closely with senior engineers, manufacturing/process teams, vendors and customers across automotive, aerospace and R&D; projects.

Key Responsibilities

· 3D CAD Modelling & Drafting: Create and support 3D CAD models, parts, assemblies, sub-assemblies, surface components and detailed 2D engineering/fabrication drawings using SolidWorks, CATIA V5, Siemens NX, PTC Creo, Fusion 360 or AutoCAD.

· Engineering Specifications & GD&T;: Apply GD&T;, engineering drawing standards and design principles to ensure dimensional accuracy, manufacturability, quality and compliance with customer and project requirements.

· Mechanical Component Design: Support design and development of sheet-metal components, die-cast parts, engine components, structural assemblies, aerospace mechanisms and other mechanical components.

· Die Casting & Materials: Support gravity die-casting and alloy-wheel applications, including exposure to A356 aluminium alloy, casting processes and the functional role of alloy constituents in manufacturing.

· Manufacturing Feasibility: Coordinate with manufacturing/process teams to identify, evaluate and resolve design feasibility issues and ensure designs are suitable for production.

· Production & Manufacturing Workflow: Gain practical exposure to the complete production workflow from raw-material procurement through manufacturing, inspection, assembly and final production dispatch.

· Tooling & Prototyping: Support tooling requirements including jigs and fixtures and participate in 3D printing/additive manufacturing activities for rapid prototyping, design validation and product development.

· BOM, PLM & ERP Management: Prepare, structure and maintain BOMs/e-BOMs and engineering records within PLM/ERP environments such as Teamcenter, eBiz and SAP, with appropriate revision and data control.

· RFQ/RFI & Technical Feasibility: Perform or support technical feasibility assessments for OEM RFQs/RFIs by reviewing technical requirements, project scope, manufacturability, preliminary design considerations and relevant cost parameters.

· Design Reviews & Change Management: Participate in and support technical design reviews; evaluate design changes, specifications and drawing releases; support ECN/ECR activities and ensure engineering documentation is updated accurately.

· Design Compliance: Review product designs for compliance with engineering principles, company standards,



customer contract requirements and applicable specifications.

· Wire Harness Design: Create, validate and maintain 3D wire-harness models and detailed drawings using Capital XC or similar wire-harness design tools, with focus on manufacturability and design accuracy.

· Technical Feasibility & Project Support: Support senior engineers in gathering technical parameters, reviewing OEM/customer requirements, resolving preliminary design issues and contributing to RFQ/RFI-related technical evaluations.

· Project Ownership & Customer Coordination: Take ownership of assigned project activities, coordinate with cross-functional teams, participate in customer technical reviews and execute project deliverables in line with agreed technical, quality, schedule and customer requirements.

· Computational & Simulation Assistance: Use Ansys, SolidWorks Simulation, Python and MATLAB for basic engineering calculations, numerical analysis, data processing and initial design evaluations.

· Programming & Scientific Computation: Apply Python libraries such as NumPy, SciPy, Matplotlib and Pandas, and MATLAB where appropriate for engineering calculations, data analysis and technical problem-solving.

· Aerospace Design Projects: Contribute to aerospace-oriented projects involving structures, propulsion mechanisms and space-system concepts such as deployable satellite solar arrays, biomimetic ornithopter mechanisms and aerospike rocket nozzles.

· CANSAT & Space-System Design: Support 3D CAD design of small satellite/CANSAT projects, considering 3D-printing requirements and launch-vehicle compatibility.

· Project Progress Reporting: Prepare project progress reports covering design activities, development status, technical issues, actions, milestones and deliverables.

· Technical Documentation & Revision Control: Maintain accurate engineering records, BOMs, drawings, specifications, design changes and project documentation throughout the product development lifecycle.

· Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work with senior design engineers, manufacturing/process teams, suppliers, vendors, customers and other stakeholders to resolve technical issues and support successful project execution.

Qualifications & Core Requirements

· Bachelor’s degree (B.Tech / B.E.) in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or Production Engineering.

· 2–4 years of hands-on experience through industrial work, internships, R&D; projects, graduate trainee roles or significant academic projects in mechanical/CAD design.

· Proficiency in at least two major CAD tools such as SolidWorks, CATIA V5, Siemens NX, PTC Creo, Fusion 360 or AutoCAD; CSWA or equivalent certification is a robust plus.





· Solid foundation in mechanical design principles, GD&T;, 2D drafting, sheet-metal manufacturing terminology and basic casting processes.

· Practical exposure to manufacturing feasibility, design changes, drawing releases and technical documentation.

· Familiarity with PLM/ERP systems such as Siemens Teamcenter, eBiz or SAP for CAD files, drawings, BOM structures and revision control.

· Basic knowledge of Capital XC or similar tools for wire-harness modelling and detailed drawings is desirable.

· Basic knowledge of Python (NumPy, SciPy, Matplotlib, Pandas), MATLAB and/or Ansys/SolidWorks Simulation for computational analysis.

· Strong problem-solving abilities, quality-conscious mindset, willingness to learn and effective communication skills for cross-functional and customer-facing teamwork.

Preferred / Desirable Skills

· Hands-on experience with 3D printing/additive manufacturing and rapid prototyping.

· Exposure to automotive engine/chassis components, die casting or alloy-wheel manufacturing.

· Knowledge of A356 aluminium alloy and basic gravity die-casting processes.

· Exposure to aerospace structures, propulsion mechanisms, satellite systems, CANSAT or similar engineering projects.

· Experience coordinating with manufacturing/process teams on design feasibility issues.

· Experience evaluating design changes, specifications and drawing releases.

· Experience preparing project progress reports and maintaining engineering documentation.

· Experience with OEM RFQ/RFI technical feasibility, customer technical reviews and project execution.

· Familiarity with wire-harness modelling tools such as Capital XC or similar software.

· Understanding of Six Sigma methodologies, DFMEA, DFA and quality-management processes; basic exposure is acceptable.

· Exposure to CAM and manufacturing-oriented CAD workflows.

Key Skills

SolidWorks CATIA V5 Siemens NX PTC Creo Fusion 360 AutoCAD Capital XC GD&T; Mechanical Design 2D/3D Drafting Sheet Metal Die Casting A356 Aluminium Ansys SolidWorks Simulation Python NumPy SciPy Matplotlib Pandas MATLAB CAM 3D Printing PLM/Teamcenter eBiz ERP SAP BOM/e-BOM ECN/ECR RFQ/RFI Technical Feasibility Design Reviews Manufacturing Feasibility Customer Coordination Project Execution Technical Documentation Project Reporting Wire Harness Design Six Sigma Aerospace R&D;

Relevant Project & Engineering Exposure

· Deployable Satellite Solar Array: CAD/design exposure related to deployable aerospace structures.

· Ornithopter Biomimicry Mechanism: Mechanical mechanism design exposure using biomimetic concepts.

· Aerospike Rocket Nozzle: Exposure to aerospace propulsion-oriented mechanical design and analysis concepts.

· CANSAT India Competition: 3D CAD design of the complete CANSAT, supporting 3D printing and launch-vehicle compatibility.

· Gravity Die Casting: Practical exposure to alloy-wheel manufacturing, A356 aluminium alloy and the production workflow from raw material to dispatch.

Pay: ₹600,000.00 - ₹700,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person

📌 Junior Mechanical & CAD Design Engineer (Delhi)
🏢 Audaxbridge Global Advisors
📍 Delhi