J_1290 - Senior Mechanical Design Engineer (UAV/Aerospace)

Speed Global; Pune District; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Speed Global in Pune, India seeks a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to drive mechanical concepts through to production for UAV/Aerospace products. You will create 3D models and 2D drawings, design lightweight structures with metals and composites, and coordinate with CAE, Manufacturing, and Quality teams.

The role emphasizes design verification, DFMEA, and production releases, with mentoring responsibilities for junior engineers and participation in design reviews.

Qualifications

• BE/ME in Mechanical, Aerospace, Automobile, or related engineering disciplines.
• 5–8 years of mechanical design and product development experience.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical design principles and drawing standards.
• Proficiency in CATIA or Creo for 3D modeling and detailed design.
• Understanding of GD&T, tolerance stack-up, fits and clearances.

Responsibilities

• Develop mechanical concepts based on product, functional, and system requirements.
• Perform 3D modeling, detailed design, and 2D engineering drawing creation for components and assemblies.
• Design lightweight structures using aluminum, composites, plastics, and other advanced materials.
• Collaborate with CAE teams for structural, modal, vibration, and thermal analysis activities.
• Participate in design reviews, DFMEA, tolerance analysis, DFM/DFA, and design verification activities.
• Support manufacturing trials, production readiness, and continuous design improvements.

Skills

Mechanical design

Product development

Engineering drawings

GD&T

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

BE/BE Tech or ME/MTech in Mechanical/Aerospace/Automobile or related

Tools

CATIA

Creo

Job description

J_1290 - Senior Mechanical Design Engineer (UAV/Aerospace)

5 to 8 Years

Pune, Maharashtra

Full-Time

• Develop mechanical concepts based on product, functional, and system-level requirements.
• Perform 3D modeling, detailed design, and 2D engineering drawing creation for components and assemblies.
• Design mechanical parts and assemblies considering strength, stiffness, weight, manufacturability, assembly, packaging, and serviceability.
• Own component/module development from concept through design release and implementation.
• Perform design iterations based on CAE analysis, prototype testing, and engineering feedback.
• Design lightweight structures using aluminum alloys, composites, plastics, and other advanced materials.
• Develop and optimize structures such as fuselage, wings, payload mounting structures, landing gear, brackets, mechanisms, and release systems.
• Apply weight optimization techniques while maintaining structural integrity and performance.
• Collaborate with CAE teams for structural, modal, vibration, and thermal analysis activities.
• Interpret engineering analysis results and implement design improvements.
• Support engineering calculations, design verification, validation, and testing activities.
• Participate in prototype development, evaluation, troubleshooting, and product refinement.
• Translate system and product requirements into component and subsystem-level design solutions.
• Participate in design reviews, DFMEA, tolerance analysis, DFM/DFA, and design verification activities.
• Support manufacturing trials, production readiness, and continuous design improvements.
• Resolve design-related issues identified during testing, validation, and production stages.
• Coordinate with Systems, CAE, Manufacturing, Quality, Procurement, and Testing teams.
• Work closely with suppliers and manufacturing partners on design feasibility and component development.
• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to junior design engineers.
• Participate in internal and customer technical reviews.

Skill & Experience Required:

• 5 to 8 Years of experience in mechanical design and product development.
• BE/B.Tech or ME/M.Tech in Mechanical, Aerospace, Automobile, or related engineering disciplines.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical design principles and engineering drawing standards.
• Proficiency in CATIA or Creo for 3D modeling and detailed design.
• Good understanding of GD&T, tolerance stack-up analysis, fits, and clearances.
• Experience in lightweight structure design and product development.
• Knowledge of materials including metals, composites, plastics, and their applications.
• Understanding of manufacturing processes, joining methods, and assembly considerations.
• Experience with sheet metal, machined parts, castings, plastic components, and composite structures.
• Ability to interpret CAE results and translate findings into optimized design solutions.
• Understanding of structural load paths, strength, stiffness, and durability considerations.
• Experience with design verification, validation, and engineering calculations.
• Knowledge of DFMEA, DFM, DFA, and product development methodologies.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to prepare and review engineering drawings and technical documentation.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Preferred Skills:
• Experience in UAV, Aerospace, Automotive, or other lightweight engineering product domains.
• Understanding of UAV architecture and subsystem interfaces.
• Experience in lightweight structural design and weight optimization.
• Knowledge of aerodynamic, inertia, vibration, and environmental loading conditions.
• Exposure to composite structures, sandwich panels, and advanced lightweight materials.
• Experience supporting product development from concept through prototype, testing, and production release.
• Experience delivering production-ready mechanical designs and engineering releases.
• Ability to mentor junior engineers and lead technical discussions.