This role is for one of Weekday’s clientsMin Experience: 10+ yearsLocation: Chennai, Tamil Nadu, IndiaJobType: full-timeWe 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.RequirementsKey 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
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.
Requirements
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
Good-to-Have Skills
- New Product Development
- Special Purpose Machine Design
- Industrial Automation
- Robotics
- Product Prototyping & Validation
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At Weekday (backed by YC; also Product Hunt #1 product of the day), we are building the next frontier in hiring. We have built the largest database of white collar talent in India and have built outreach tools on top of it to generate highest response rates.
