Industrial Designer

Ancor Labs Private Limited'; Aligarh; On-site; INR 600,000 - 950,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job summary

Ancor Research Labs LLP is seeking a highly creative Industrial Designer to drive CAD/CAM designs for robotics and aerospace applications. The role emphasizes manufacturing-friendly, scalable designs and close collaboration with engineering and production teams.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in industrial design with strong CAD proficiency (SolidWorks, Fusion 360, NX, CATIA), plus experience in DFM/DFA and rapid prototyping. A portfolio of high-tech, industrial projects is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Design, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• 3+ years in industrial design with CAD/CAM proficiency (SolidWorks, Fusion 360, NX, CATIA).
• Experience in Design for Manufacturing (DFM), Design for Assembly (DFA), and Design for Sustainability (DfS).
• Hands-on robotics/aerospace product design experience with lightweight materials and environmental resilience.
• Experience with rapid prototyping (3D printing, CNC) and end-to-end product development lifecycle.
• Understanding of manufacturing processes such as injection molding, sheet metal fabrication, and composite layup.
• Strong visualization and communication skills, ability to present concepts through sketches, renderings, and docs.
• Familiarity with safety, reliability, and regulatory standards (FAA, EASA, ISO 13485, MIL-STD).
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Portfolio showcasing complex high-tech/industrial designs.

Responsibilities

• Lead conceptualization and development of industrial designs for robotics and aerospace systems using advanced CAD/CAM software.
• Apply DFM/ DFA principles to ensure manufacturability, scalability, and cost-efficiency.
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering, production, and R&D teams to translate requirements into functional designs.
• Develop detailed 3D models, technical drawings, and prototypes, ensuring compliance with safety standards.
• Conduct design evaluations and iterate based on feedback and performance analysis.
• Support prototyping with rapid manufacturing techniques and evaluate form, fit, and function.
• Integrate materials, finishes, and surface treatments with aerospace/robotics considerations.
• Maintain BOMs, design specs, and version control with thorough documentation.
• Stay updated with emerging technologies and industry trends in robotics, aerospace, and advanced manufacturing.
• Contribute to design reviews, risk assessments, and design validation processes per MIL-STD/ISO.

Skills

Creativity

Visualization

Communication

Industrial design

Education

Bachelor's in Industrial Design

Tools

SolidWorks

Autodesk Fusion 360

Siemens NX

CATIA

Job description

POSITION: Creative Industrial Designer (CAD/CAM & Design for Manufacturing)

INDUSTRY: Aerospace and Defence

SUMMARY:We are seeking a highly creative and technically proficient Industrial Designer to join our innovative team,specializing in advanced product development within robotics and aerospace industries. The idealcandidate will combine artistic vision with deep expertise in CAD/CAM software and design foranufacturing (DFM), driving the creation of high-performance, scalable, and manufacturable products.You will play a pivotal role in transforming conceptual ideas into tangible, market-ready solutions byleveraging cutting-edge design tools, engineering principles, and industry-specific standards. Your workwill directly influence product functionality, manufacturability, and user experience across complexsystems in robotics and aerospace applications. This role demands a forward-thinking mindset, strongcollaboration skills, and a passion for pushing the boundaries of design innovation in technicallydemanding environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead the conceptualization and development of industrial designs for robotics and aerospacesystems using advanced CAD/CAM software.
• Apply Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA) principles to ensureoptimal manufacturability, scalability, and cost-efficiency.
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering, production, and R&D teams to translate technicalrequirements into user-centric, functional designs.
• Develop detailed 3D models, technical drawings, and prototypes using CAD tools, ensuringcompliance with engineering and safety standards.
• Conduct design evaluations and iterate based on feedback from stakeholders, testing, andperformance analysis.
• Support prototyping efforts using rapid manufacturing techniques and evaluate prototypes forform, fit, function, and manufacturability.
• Integrate materials, finishes, and surface treatments with consideration for environmental,mechanical, and thermal demands in aerospace and robotic applications.
• Maintain comprehensive design documentation, including Bill of Materials (BoM), designspecifications, and version control.
• Stay current with emerging technologies, materials, and industry trends in robotics, aerospace,and advanced manufacturing.
• Contribute to design reviews, risk assessments, and design validation processes aligned withindustry standards (e.g., MIL-STD, ISO, ASME).

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Design, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• Proven experience (3+ years) in industrial design with strong proficiency in CAD/CAM software(e.g., SolidWorks, Autodesk Fusion 360, Siemens NX, CATIA).
• Demonstrated expertise in Design for Manufacturing (DFM), Design for Assembly (DFA), andDesign for Sustainability (DfS).
• Hands-on experience in robotics and/or aerospace product design, including familiarity withlightweight materials, structural integrity, and environmental resilience.
• Experience with rapid prototyping (3D printing, CNC machining) and end-to-end productdevelopment lifecycle.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes such as injection molding, sheet metalfabrication, and composite layup.
• Excellent visualization and communication skills, with ability to present concepts throughsketches, renderings, and technical documentation.
• Familiarity with safety, reliability, and regulatory standards relevant to aerospace and robotics(e.g., FAA, EASA, ISO 13485, MIL-STD).
• Ability to manage multiple projects, meet tight deadlines, and thrive in a collaborative, fast-pacedenvironment.
• Portfolio showcasing complex product designs, particularly in high-tech or industrial applications.

Ancor Research Labs LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race or ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran disability or genetic information or any other reason prohibited by law in employment.