Design Engineer

Onward Technologies; Chennai District; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Onward Technologies is seeking aCasting Design Engineer with strong Creo skills to create 3D models and drawings for various cast components. You will apply casting principles and GD&T, reviewFeasibility, and support tooling and process optimization in collaboration with multiple teams.

The role requires hands-on Creo proficiency, knowledge of sand/die/investment/gravity casting processes, and experience with PLM tools like Windchill.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with PTC Creo for part modeling, assemblies and drawings.
• Knowledge of casting design methodologies and manufacturing constraints.
• Understanding of various casting processes: sand, die, investment, gravity.

Responsibilities

• Create 3D models and detailed manufacturing drawings using PTC Creo.
• Design and develop cast components such as housings, brackets, engine parts and transmission components.
• Apply casting design principles: draft, wall thickness, fillets, ribs, shrinkage allowances.
• Modify designs based on manufacturing and quality feedback.
• Conduct feasibility studies and DFM reviews.
• Support tooling development and casting process optimization.
• Collaborate with product engineering, manufacturing, tool design and quality teams.
• Ensure compliance with customer specs, industry standards and GD&T.

Skills

PTC Creo

Casting design

GD&T

DFM

FEA basics

Tools

Windchill

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Create 3D models and detailed manufacturing drawings using PTC Creo.
• Design and develop cast components such as housings, brackets, engine parts, transmission components, and structural castings.
• Apply casting design principles, including draft analysis, wall thickness optimization, fillets, ribs, and shrinkage allowances.
• Perform design modifications based on manufacturing and quality feedback.
• Conduct feasibility studies and DFM (Design for Manufacturing) reviews.
• Support tooling development and casting process optimization.
• Collaborate with product engineering, manufacturing, tool design, and quality teams.
• Ensure compliance with customer specifications, industry standards, and GD&T requirements.
• Review and resolve design-related issues during prototype and production stages.
• Maintain engineering documentation, BOMs, and design release procedures.

Technical Skills

• Strong hands-on experience in PTC Creo (Part Modeling, Assembly, Drawing Modules).
• Good knowledge of casting design methodologies.
• Understanding of sand casting, die casting, investment casting, and gravity casting processes.
• Experience in GD&T, tolerance stack-up, and engineering drawing interpretation.
• Knowledge of material properties related to ferrous and non-ferrous castings.
• Familiarity with PLM tools such as Windchill is preferred.
• Basic understanding of FEA and manufacturing processes.