CAD Design Engineer, Mechanical & Code-First Reverse Engineering

SoftAge Information Technology Limited; Gurugram District; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,800,000; Full time

Job summary

SoftAge Information Technology Limited is seeking a CAD Design Engineer, Mechanical & Code-First Reverse Engineering, to develop robust 3D models, assemblies, and drawings for manufacturing readiness. The candidate will integrate code-first CAD workflows (build123d) with traditional CAD tools across multiple platforms.

The role requires 5+ years of hands-on CAD experience, strong GD&T and DFM knowledge, and Python scripting capability.

Qualifications

• B.E./B.Tech./M.Tech./Ph.D in Mechanical Engineering from a Tier 1/ Tier2 institute or equivalent.
• 5+ years of hands-on CAD/mechanical design across multiple platforms and full design workflow.
• Strong command of parametric modelling, assembly design, GD&T, and DFM.
• Working Python ability and comfort with code-first CAD (build123d / Cad Query) or proven scripting speed.

Responsibilities

• Create and review data grounded in real CAD and mechanical design practice, parts, assemblies, drawings, and the reasoning behind them.
• Reverse-engineer geometry from STL/mesh into parametric code-first CAD (build123d), inferring sketches and key dimensional relationships.
• Evaluate AI-generated designs, 3D models, and drawings for quality gaps and edge cases.
• Decompose complex modeling tasks into structured steps for model learning and assessment.

Skills

CAD modelling

Parametric modelling

GD&T

Python scripting

Code-first CAD (build123d)

Education

B.E./B.Tech./M.Tech./Ph.D in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Autodesk Fusion 360

SolidWorks

Creo

NX

CATIA

Inventor

Job description

Job Title: CAD Design Engineer, Mechanical & Code-First Reverse Engineering

Location: Gurugram (On-site)

Type: Full-Time

Experience: 5+ years

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced CAD professional with strong expertise in 3D modelling, part and assembly design, and technical drafting. In this role, you will create and refine high-quality CAD models and engineering drawings, develop robust design workflows, and collaborate with engineering teams to deliver accurate, manufacturable, and production-ready designs.

What You'll Do

• Create and review data grounded in real CAD and mechanical design practice, parts, assemblies, drawings, and the reasoning behind them.
• Reverse-engineer geometry: take an STL/mesh with no feature history and reconstruct the design intent as parametric, code-first CAD (build123d), inferring sketches, features, datums, patterns, and key dimensional relationships.
• Evaluate AI-generated design solutions, 3D models, feature trees, mating strategies, drawings, and pin down failure cases, edge cases, and quality gaps.
• Decompose complex modelling and verification tasks into structured, step-by-step workflows the model can learn from and be measured against.

Domain Responsibilities

• Build and assess parametric models, assemblies, and detailed2D drawings across machined, sheet-metal, cast/moulded, and weldment parts.
• Judge design intent, constraints, and robustness, modelling approach.
• Apply and check GD&T, tolerancing, and design-for-manufacturing across the full product design lifecycle (concept -> detailing -> design review -> handoff).
• Validate code-first reconstructions against source geometry via deviation and dimensional-accuracy checks.

Requirements

Must Have

• B.E./B.Tech/M.Tech/Ph.D in Mechanical Engineering (or closely related) from a Tier 1/Tier2 institute (IIT, NIT, BITS, IIIT, DTU/NSUT, or equivalent).
• 5+ years of hands-on CAD/mechanical design with breadth across multiple platforms (Autodesk Fusion, SolidWorks, Creo, NX, CATIA, or Inventor), multiple part types, and the full design workflow.
• Strong command of parametric modelling, assembly design, engineering drawings, GD&T, and DFM.
• Working Python ability and genuine comfort with code-first CAD (build123d / Cad Query), or a clear track record of picking up scripting fast.

Good to Have

• Mesh processing (trimesh, Open3D, numpy-stl) and familiarity with OpenCascade/OCCT.
• Exposure to adjacent disciplines, surfacing, simulation-driven design, generative/topology optimization, or CAM handoff.
• PLM/PDM and configuration management.