Design Engineer

M-I Enterprises (india); Mumbai; On-site; INR 600,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Design Engineer at M-I Enterprises (india) leads research and development of tooling, fixtures, and automation to boost productivity and quality in an industrial equipment environment.

The role collaborates with Design, Production, Quality, and Supply Chain teams to implement lean processes, validate new manufacturing approaches, and ensure safety and regulatory compliance while driving overall efficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related engineering discipline.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Research, develop, and optimize tooling, fixtures, and work holding solutions to improve manufacturing efficiency, repeatability, and product quality.
• Analyze current manufacturing processes to identify opportunities for cycle time reduction, waste elimination, and increased throughput.
• Collaborate with Product Design and Engineering teams to provide DFM feedback that improves production efficiency and reduces manufacturing costs.
• Evaluate and implement process improvements using Lean Manufacturing methodologies and continuous improvement principles.
• Support the development and deployment of automated manufacturing solutions, including collaborative and industrial robotic systems.
• Work with production personnel to troubleshoot manufacturing issues and implement corrective actions.
• Develop and maintain manufacturing documentation, including work instructions, process flows, standard operating procedures, and engineering change documentation.
• Conduct time studies, capacity analyses, and process validations to support operational goals.
• Assist in the design, testing, and validation of new manufacturing processes and equipment.
• Participate in root cause analysis and corrective action activities related to quality and production concerns.
• Support capital equipment projects, including machine integration, automation, and process improvement initiatives.

Skills

Tooling design

Fixture design

Lean manufacturing

DFM/ DFA

Robotics automation

CAD software

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing/Mechanical/Industrial Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Solid Edge

Creo

Teamcenter

Windchill

Job description

Design Engineer
Industrial Equipment Manufacturing
Position Summary
The Design Engineer is responsible for researching, developing, and optimizing tooling, fixturing, and manufacturing processes to improve productivity, quality, safety, and cost effectiveness within an industrial equipment manufacturing environment. This role works closely with Engineering, Production, Quality, and Supply Chain teams to identify opportunities for process improvement, reduce waste, and enhance overall manufacturing efficiency.
The Design Engineer will support both existing production operations and new product introductions by applying principles of lean manufacturing, design for manufacturability (DFM), automation, and robotics. The position provides hands‑on involvement with conventional fabrication equipment, and assembly operations to drive continuous improvement throughout the manufacturing lifecycle.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Research, develop, and optimize tooling, fixtures, and work holding solutions to improve manufacturing efficiency, repeatability, and product quality.
• Analyze current manufacturing processes to identify opportunities for cycle time reduction, waste elimination, and increased throughput.
• Collaborate with Product Design and Engineering teams to provide Design for Manufacturability (DFM) feedback that improves production efficiency and reduces manufacturing costs.
• Evaluate and implement process improvements using Lean Manufacturing methodologies and continuous improvement principles.
• Support the development and deployment of automated manufacturing solutions, including collaborative and industrial robotic systems.
• Work with production personnel to troubleshoot manufacturing issues and implement corrective actions.
• Develop and maintain manufacturing documentation, including work instructions, process flows, standard operating procedures, and engineering change documentation.
• Conduct time studies, capacity analyses, and process validations to support operational goals.
• Assist in the design, testing, and validation of new manufacturing processes and equipment.
• Participate in root cause analysis and corrective action activities related to quality and production concerns.
• Support capital equipment projects, including machine integration, automation, and process improvement initiatives.
• Ensure manufacturing processes comply with company safety standards and applicable regulations.
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and recommend improvements to productivity, quality, safety, and delivery performance.

Qualifications
Education

• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related engineering discipline.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Experience

• 3+ years of design engineering experience preferred.
• Experience in industrial equipment, machinery, fabrication, machining, welding, or assembly operations is preferred.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methodologies is a plus.
• Exposure to robotic automation, CNC machining, fixturing, or production equipment integration is desirable.
• Software Tools: AutoCAD, Solid Edge, Creo
• PLM/PDM: Team Center, Windchill
• GD&T, Tolerance Stackup, Sheet Metal Fabrication

Technical Skills

• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, machining, fabrication, assembly, and material flow.
• Knowledge of tooling and fixture design principles.
• Understanding of Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA) concepts.
• Familiarity with collaborative robots (cobots) and industrial robotic applications.
• Ability to analyze manufacturing data and implement process improvements.
• Experience with CAD software and engineering documentation.
• Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing tools, including:
• 5S
• Kaizen
• Value Stream Mapping
• Standard Work
• Waste Reduction
• Continuous Improvement initiatives

Preferred Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to balance theoretical engineering concepts with practical hands‑on application.
• Excellent communication and cross‑functional collaboration abilities.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently while effectively contributing to team objectives.
• Continuous improvement mindset with a focus on operational excellence.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work in both office and manufacturing environments.
• Ability to walk production floors and observe manufacturing processes for extended periods.
• Occasional lifting of materials and tooling up to 25 pounds.
• Ability to safely work around production equipment, automated systems, and industrial machinery.

Key Outcomes
Success in this role will be measured by:

• Increased manufacturing efficiency and throughput.
• Reduction of process waste and production costs.
• Improved product quality and consistency.
• Successful implementation of tooling, fixturing, and automation improvements.
• Development and execution of lean manufacturing initiatives that deliver measurable operational improvements.

Reports To: Engineering Manager
Department: Manufacturing Engineering
Location: Manufacturing Facility (Industrial Equipment Production Environment)