Design Engineer

Meril; Vapi; On-site; INR 300,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Meril in India seeks a Mechanical Design Engineer to develop components, sub-assemblies, and enclosures for medical devices. You will create 3D CAD models, detailed drawings, and BOMs using SolidWorks, CATIA, or AutoCAD, ensuring performance, ergonomics, and durability.

Prototyping, DV/DVT, and cross-functional collaboration are integral. The role requires 1–2 years of experience in mechanical product design, with emphasis on plastic molded and precision metal parts, and delivering

Qualifications

• B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
• Diploma holders with relevant experience may be considered.
• P1–2 years of experience in mechanical product design.
• Experience in medical devices and precision engineering products is required.
• Experience with plastic molded and precision metal components is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Design mechanical components, sub-assemblies, and complete assemblies.
• Create 3D CAD models, drawings, BOMs, and engineering docs.
• Ensure designs meet functional, ergonomic, and durability requirements.
• Support DV/DVT, prototyping, testing, and validation.
• Collaborate with QA, Regulatory, supply chain, and suppliers.
• Prepare design history records and regulatory documentation.

Skills

3D CAD modeling

SolidWorks

CATIA

AutoCAD

Design for manufacturing

Mold design

Medical devices

Electromechanical systems

Documentation

Education

B.E./B.Tech Mechanical

Diploma in Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

CATIA

AutoCAD

Job description

• Design and develop mechanical components, sub-assemblies, and complete assemblies for
• Create 3D CAD models, assemblies, detailed manufacturing drawings, BOMs, and engineering documentation using SolidWorks, CATIA, or AutoCAD.
• Ensure designs meet functional, ergonomic, aesthetic, reliability, and durability requirements.

2. Plastic Injection Molded Component Design

• Design and develop plastic injection molded components for medical devices.
• Define critical design parameters including: Wall thickness, Draft angles, Ribs and bosses,
• Snap-fit mechanisms, Parting lines, Gate locations.
• Participate in mold design reviews and tooling trials (T0, T1, T2).
• Analyze and resolve molding issues such as: Sink marks, Warpage, Shrinkage, Flow marks,

3. Precision Metal Parts Design

• Design metal components utilizing: CNC machining, Turning, Milling, Sheet metal fabrication,
• Casting processes.
• Select appropriate materials including: Stainless Steel (SS304 / SS316), Aluminum alloys,
• Brass, Titanium and other engineering metals.
• Define surface finishing requirements such as: Anodizing, Passivation, Powder coating,
• Polishing, Electropolishing.

4. Medical Device Enclosure & Housing

• Design functional and aesthetic enclosures, housings, and external assemblies for medical
• devices.
• Consider thermal management, cable routing, serviceability, user accessibility, and product
• safety requirements.
• Integrate mechanical designs with electronics, sensors, motors, actuators, and other
• subsystems

5. Prototyping, Testing & Validation

• Support rapid prototyping using CNC machining, sheet metal fabrication, and 3D printing
• technologies.
• Conduct fit, form, and functional evaluations of prototypes.
• Participate in Design Verification (DV) and Design Validation (DVT) activities.
• Analyze test results and implement design modifications where necessary.

6. Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Collaborate with:
• Quality Assurance
• Regulatory Affairs
• Supply Chain teams
• Support design transfer activities from R&D to production.
• Coordinate with suppliers, toolmakers, and contract manufacturers.

7. Documentation & Regulatory Compliance

• Documentation & Regulatory Compliance
• Prepare and maintain engineering documentation including:
• Design drawings
• Design history records

Qualifications & Requirements

• B.E. / B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering, Production Engineering, Mechatronics, Industrial
• Design, or related disciplines.
• Diploma holders with relevant experience may also be considered.

Experience

• P1–2 years of experience in mechanical product design and development. Experience in:
• Medical Devices
• Precision Engineering Products
• Electromechanical Systems
• Experience with plastic molded and precision metal components is mandatory.