Lead Mechanical Designer

This role is for one of Weekday’s clients

Min Experience: 10+ years
Location: Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
JobType: full-time

We are seeking an experienced Lead Mechanical Designer with 7–8+ years of experience in hardware product development, preferably within robotics, industrial automation, special-purpose machinery, or related engineering domains. The role involves leading mechanical design activities from concept development through detailed engineering, prototyping, validation, and final implementation.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the complete mechanical design lifecycle for special-purpose machines, from concept and feasibility through detailed design and production.
• Develop detailed engineering drawings, 3D models, and design specifications using CAD tools.
• Design and optimize mechanical assemblies, machine components, and systems to meet performance, reliability, and safety requirements.
• Collaborate with electrical, software, controls, manufacturing, and project teams to ensure seamless integration of mechanical and machine systems.
• Conduct design feasibility studies, tolerance analysis, and risk assessments to identify potential engineering challenges and develop effective solutions.
• Drive prototyping, testing, validation, and design iterations for new machine and product development initiatives.
• Review and improve existing designs to enhance performance, manufacturability, cost efficiency, and reliability.
• Provide technical leadership, guidance, and mentorship to junior engineers and mechanical design team members.
• Ensure engineering designs comply with applicable industry standards, safety requirements, and regulatory guidelines.
• Stay updated on emerging mechanical design technologies, manufacturing methods, and industry best practices.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of mechanical design processes, standards, documentation, and engineering workflows.

Requirements

• 7–8+ years of hands-on experience in mechanical design and hardware product development.
• Strong experience in special-purpose machines, industrial automation, robotics, or complex mechanical systems.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, SolidWorks, and CATIA.
• Strong understanding of mechanical design principles, engineering drawings, tolerances, assemblies, and manufacturing processes.
• Experience taking products or machine designs from concept through prototyping, testing, and final implementation.
• Strong cross-functional collaboration and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to lead design activities while mentoring and supporting junior engineers.

Must-Have Skills

• AutoCAD
• SolidWorks
• CATIA

Good-to-Have Skills

• New Product Development
• Special Purpose Machine Design
• Industrial Automation
• Robotics
• Product Prototyping & Validation