Lead Engineer - Mechanical in Chennai, भारत

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop mechanical components and assemblies using industry-standard CAD tools.
  
• Create and maintain 3D models, sheet metal designs, assemblies, and detailed 2D engineering drawings.
  
• Apply GD&T standards and perform tolerance stack-up analysis to ensure design robustness.
  
• Drive Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA) initiatives.
  
• Conduct DFMEA activities and identify potential product risks and mitigation plans.
  
• Select appropriate materials and manufacturing processes based on product requirements.
  
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including manufacturing, quality, sourcing, and project management.
  
• Manage engineering data, revisions, and product releases using PDM/PLM systems.
  
• Support New Product Introduction (NPI) and New Product Development (NPD) activities.
  
• Ensure compliance with applicable engineering standards, regulations, and quality requirements.
  
• Prepare and maintain accurate engineering documentation throughout the product lifecycle.
  

Requirements

• 4-7 years of experience in mechanical design and product development.
  
• Hands-on experience in designing components using:
  • Stamping
    
  • Plastic Injection Molding
    
  • Machining Processes
    
• Proficiency in:
  • CATIA
    
  • Creo
    
  • SolidWorks
    
• Experience in PDM/PLM systems and product lifecycle management.
  
• Strong understanding of:
  • Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T)
    
  • Tolerance Stack-Up Analysis
    
  • DFM/DFA Methodologies
    
  • DFMEA
    
• Sound knowledge of manufacturability considerations for plastic and sheet metal components.
  
• Experience working with NPI/NPD processes and product compliance requirements.
  
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
  
• Quality-focused mindset with strong attention to detail and documentation standards.