Design And Development Engineer - Precision Metal Hardware & Product Engineering
Trunks Company
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Trunks Company in Rajasthan is seeking a Design & Development Engineer with deep knowledge of precision engineering, manufacturing processes, and product development to convert initial concepts into production‑ready solutions while improving functionality, quality, and aesthetics.
You will collaborate with designers, production teams, tool makers, and manufacturing partners to develop premium‑quality engineered hardware and bespoke components, with travel as required.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Production/Industrial Engineering.
- 8–15 years of experience in product development, design engineering or precision manufacturing.
- Experience converting concepts into production‑ready products.
- Strong exposure to manufacturing processes and engineering development.
Responsibilities
- Convert conceptual inputs into detailed manufacturing‑ready designs.
- Improve concepts through engineering optimization and value addition.
- Develop innovative solutions while maintaining luxury quality standards.
- Select suitable manufacturing processes for components.
- Collaborate with design, production and quality teams through the product lifecycle.
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Job description
8–15 years of experience in Product Development, Design Engineering, or Precision Manufacturing.
Rajasthan
Full-Time
We are looking for a highly technical Design & Development Engineer who possesses a deep understanding of precision engineering, manufacturing processes, and product development .
This is not a conventional design role . The candidate will be responsible for converting initial design concepts into manufacturable, production-ready engineering solutions while continuously improving functionality, manufacturability, quality, and aesthetics.
The ideal candidate should understand how products are engineered, manufactured, assembled, and industrialized. He should be capable of collaborating with designers, production teams, tool makers, and manufacturing partners to develop premium-quality engineered hardware and bespoke components.
A strong vendor network is desirable but not mandatory . What is most important is an in-depth understanding of manufacturing processes, engineering principles, and product development methodologies
- Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering / Production Engineering / Industrial Engineering.
- Master's Degree will be an added advantage.
- 8–15 years of experience in Product Development, Design Engineering, or Precision Manufacturing.
- Experience in converting concepts into production-ready products.
- Strong exposure to manufacturing processes and engineering development.
- Experience in working with prototype development and precision‑engineered components.
This position is based in Jaipur , with occasional travel required
- Precision Engineering
- Luxury Hardware
- Architectural Hardware
- Tool Room
- Metal Product Manufacturing
- Jewellery Manufact
- Precision Casting
Candidates with R&D exposure in new product development, prototype development, value engineering, and precision metal component development will be highly preferred.
- Strong knowledge of precision engineering, product development, manufacturing processes, and premium materials such as Brass, Bronze, Stainless Steel (SS), Aluminium, Wood, leather, and other luxury-grade materials.
- Hands‑on experience in Research & Development (R&D), New Product Development (NPD), prototype development, value engineering, and converting design concepts into manufacturing‑ready products.
- Proficiency in CAD software such as SolidWorks, AutoCAD, Solid Edge, Creo, CATIA, or equivalent, with the ability to prepare engineering drawings and manufacturing documentation.
- Ability to understand engineering drawings, technical specifications, BOMs, tolerances, material selection, and product assembly requirements.
- Hands‑on understanding of manufacturing processes including CNC Machining (VMC), Investment Casting (Lost Wax), Sand Casting, Die Casting, Forging, Sheet Metal Fabrication, Laser Cutting, NC Engraving, Electroplating, PVD Coating, Surface Finishing, and Prototype Development.
- Proven ability to work closely with Design, Engineering, Production, Tooling, Quality, and Manufacturing teams throughout the complete product development lifecycle.
- Strong understanding of manufacturing feasibility, process selection, tooling requirements, engineering constraints, and product industrialization.
- Excellent analytical, problem‑solving, communication, and cross‑functional coordination skills, with willingness to travel as and when required.
- Excellent communication, good personality, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to build relationships at all levels.
- Ability to work effectively under pressure and manage multitasking simultaneously.
- Proactive and able to deliver independently as well as in coordination with various teams.
- Convert conceptual or basic design inputs into detailed manufacturing‑ready designs.
- Improve existing concepts through engineering optimization and value addition.
- Develop innovative solutions while maintaining luxury quality standards.
- Create technically feasible products considering manufacturing limitations.
- Work closely with Design, Production, and Quality teams throughout the product development cycle.
- Understand precision engineering principles applicable to luxury products.
- Select suitable manufacturing processes for every component.
- Recommend design improvements to enhance manufacturability.
- Develop engineering solutions for complex bespoke products.
- Resolve technical challenges during the prototype and production stages
Develop products suitable for processes such as:
- CNC Machining
- Investment Casting
- Sand Casting
- Forging
- Laser Cutting
- Sheet Metal Fabrication
- Metal Forming
- Surface Finishing
- Electroplating
- PVD Coating
- Polishing & Buffing
- Assembly Engineering
- Convert prototypes into production‑ready products.
- Ensure manufacturability without compromising luxury quality.
- Optimize product cost through engineering rather than compromising quality.
- Participate in prototype trials and engineering validation.
- Continuously study new manufacturing technologies.
- Stay updated with global precision engineering practices.
- Identify innovative materials and production techniques.
- Benchmark international hardware and luxury engineering standards.
- Identify technically capable manufacturing partners.
- Evaluate vendors based on technical capability rather than only commercial parameters.
- Guide vendors on engineering expectations.
- Develop new manufacturing capabilities wherever required.
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