Design Engineer-Kinematics & Linkages

Shavish Group; Pune District; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Shavish Group is seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer in Pune to design and analyze motion systems including kinematic linkages, cams, gears, and four-bar mechanisms. You will perform analytical calculations, develop UG NX models and detailed drawings, and ensure manufacturability with GD&T and DFMEA support.

The role requires 5–7 years of relevant experience, strong problem-solving skills, and ability to coordinate with suppliers and cross-functional teams to drive design validation and

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of design engineering experience focused on kinematics, linkages, and motion mechanisms.
• Experience designing multi-bar linkages, four-bar mechanisms, slider-crank systems, cam follower systems, gears, and sheet metal.
• Knowledge of IATF 16949 and ISO 9001 is desirable.
• Proficiency in CAD (UG NX) for 3D modeling and 2D drawings.
• Strong GD&T, tolerance analysis, and DFMA understanding.
• Familiarity with prototyping, testing protocols, and design validation processes.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration.
• Self-motivated, team-oriented, and able to handle multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Design, model, and analyze mechanisms including kinematic linkages, cam, gear, four-bar/slider-crank systems, and multi-axis motion systems.
• Perform kinematic and dynamic calculations for position, velocity, acceleration, force/torque using analytical methods.
• Translate product requirements into detailed mechanical designs, including linkage layouts, motion envelopes, and load paths.
• Develop 3D CAD models and 2D drawings using GD&T with UG NX.
• Conduct tolerance stack-up analysis for linkage assemblies across manufacturing variation.
• Lead requirement mapping, regulatory screening, material selection, design effort estimations and Mechanical BOM preparation.
• DFM/ DFA and coordinate with suppliers for tooling and production readiness.
• Lead DFMEA activities.
• Troubleshoot interface discrepancies and engineering changes.
• Support design validation and root cause analysis.
• Participate in PPAP SOP activities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, customers, and suppliers.
• Coordinate builds and bench tests of prototypes to qualify target kinematics and fatigue.
• Document calculations and simulation reports.

Skills

Kinematics

Linkages

Motion mechanisms

Four-bar/linkages

GD&T

DFM/DFMA

FMEA

Tolerance analysis

Prototyping & testing

Cross-functional collaboration

Engineering materials

Tools

UG NX

ANSYS

Abaqus

SolidWorks Simulation

Job description

Role & responsibilities

• Design, model, and analyze mechanisms including Kinematic linkages, Cam, Gear, Four-bar/slider-crank systems, and multi-axis

motion systems.

• Perform kinematic and dynamic calculations for position, velocity, acceleration, force/torque using analytical methods.
• Translate product requirements into detailed mechanical designs, including linkage layouts, motion envelopes, and load paths.
• Develop 3D CAD models, assemblies, and detailed 2D drawings using GD&T for manufacturing and procurement using UG NX.
• Conduct tolerance stack-up analysis for linkage assemblies to ensure functional performance across manufacturing variation.
• Lead fundamental requirement mapping, regulatory compliance screening, strategic material selection, rigorous design effort estimations and Mechanical BOM preparation.
• Moderate DFM/DFA and work closely with suppliers/vendors for tooling and production readiness.
• Spearhead Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (DFMEA).
• Actively troubleshoot mechanical interface discrepancies, trailing fitment issues, and roll-out verified engineering changes.
• Design validation support and root cause analysis.
• Active participation in PPAP SOP support activities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, Customers and Suppliers.
• Coordinate the physical builds and bench testing of experimental prototypes to qualify target kinematics, longevity, and fatigue.
• Create and maintain design documentation, calculations, and simulation reports

Preferred candidate profile .

• 5-7 years of relevant engineering experience of Design in Engineering Industry, with a strong focus on kinematics, linkages, and motion mechanisms.
• Proven experience designing multi-bar linkages, four-bar mechanisms, slider-crank systems, cam follower systems, or similar motiontransfer assemblies, Gears, and sheet metal design.
• Experience in Die cast design is added advantage.
• Proficiency in CAD software UG NX for 3D modeling, assembly design and 2D preparation.
• Strong understanding of GD&T, tolerance analysis, and DFM/DFA principles.
• Should have knowledge of engineering materials.
• Exposure to end-to-end product development cycle, change management system, IATF 16949 and ISO: 9001.
• Exposure to FEA tools for structural validation of linkage components (ANSYS, Abaqus, or SolidWorks Simulation) is a plus.
• Familiarity with prototyping methods, testing protocols, and design validation processes.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to debug complex mechanical motion issues.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Must be initiative-taking, team oriented, result driven, flexible, visionary, and able to succeed in a fast paced, multiple-project growth environment.