Mechanical Design Engineer in Chennai, भारत

Who Are We

ThinkMetal is a VC-backed startup focused on advanced materials innovation for manufacturing, with a strong emphasis on metal and alloy systems for additive manufacturing. We operate at the intersection of materials science, hardware, and process engineering, building integrated solutions that translate material capabilities into scalable, production-ready systems. 

Our work spans metal and alloy development, feedstock engineering, and manufacturing setup design, enabling high performance, reliable, and repeatable industrial processes. We focus on taking materials from lab scale understanding to real world manufacturing deployment, particularly for metal based applications. 

As part of the team, you will work in a highly hands-on environment with direct exposure to end-to-end product and process development, from concept and experimentation to production implementation

Role Overview

A Mechanical Design Engineer is responsible for the complete mechanical development of a product throughout its lifecycle—from understanding customer and business requirements to concept creation, detailed design, prototype development, testing, manufacturing support, and continuous product improvement. The engineer ensures that every component and assembly is functional, reliable, manufacturable, cost-effective, and compliant with industry standard

Key responsibilities

• Design mechanical components, assemblies, and complete products using CAD software (SolidWorks, Creo, CATIA, NX, etc.).

• Develop concepts based on product requirements and customer needs.

• Create detailed 2D manufacturing drawings with GD&T and tolerances.

• Perform DFMA (Design for Manufacturing & Assembly) to optimize cost and manufacturability.

• Select appropriate materials, manufacturing processes, and standard components.

• Design sheet metal, machined, welded, cast, and 3D-printed parts.

• Build and evaluate prototypes; validate designs through testing and design reviews.

• Conduct engineering calculations, tolerance stack-up analysis, and basic FEA where required.

• Prepare and maintain BOMs, ECNs/ECOs, technical documentation, and revision control.

• Collaborate with manufacturing, procurement, quality, electrical, and application engineering teams.

• Resolve production and assembly issues through root cause analysis and design improvements.

• Coordinate with vendors for fabrication, tooling, and component development.

• Ensure compliance with engineering standards, safety regulations, and quality requirements.

• Support product installation, commissioning, and field issue resolution when required.

• Drive continuous product improvement through value engineering and cost reduction initiatives

Skills Set

Technical Skills

• Mechanical design principles

• 3D CAD & 2D drafting

• GD&T and tolerance analysis

• Material selection

• Manufacturing processes (Machining, Sheet Metal, Welding, Casting, 3D Printing)

• DFMA

• Problem-solving and analytical thinking

• BOM & Engineering Documentation

Soft Skills

• Presentation Skills

• Project Management

• Technical Documentation

• Problem Solving

• Cross-functional communication

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Production Engineering, or a related field.

• 1+ years of experience in product development, manufacturing, additive manufacturing, or technical applications. 

• Knowledge of CAD software such as SolidWorks, Fusion 360, Creo, or similar.

• Basic understanding of GD&T, engineering drawings, and manufacturing processes.

• Familiarity with additive manufacturing/3D printing is preferred.

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills.

• Good communication and presentation skills with the ability to interact with customers and cross-functional teams.

What We Offer

● Opportunity to work on the complete product lifecycle from concept and design to production and field deployment.

● End-to-end exposure to hardware and firmware development.

● Opportunity to collaborate with cross-functional teams across R&D, production, and

product development.

● Fast-paced, innovation-driven work environment.

● Market-standard compensation with performance-based incentives.

● Long-term technical growth opportunities.