Lead Design Engineer

Vilas Business Solutions; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Vilas Business Solutions in Hyderabad is seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineering Lead to guide design and development of complex systems. You will mentor teams, review drawings, and ensure safety and quality across projects.

The role requires strong leadership, proficiency in CAD tools like SolidWorks, and hands-on experience with fabrication and welding processes, with a focus on continuous improvement and process standardization.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of mechanical design principles.
• Proficient in CAD tools and engineering drawings.
• Experience with fabrication, welding, and manufacturing processes.
• Familiar with GD&T and PLM systems.
• Leadership and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor the mechanical engineering teams.
• Plan, assign, and review engineering tasks.
• Design and validate mechanical systems and components.
• Ensure compliance with engineering standards and safety regulations.
• Review drawings, CAD models, and technical documentation.
• Troubleshoot technical issues and provide engineering solutions.
• Manage project schedules, resources, and deliverables.
• Support continuous improvement and process optimization.

Skills

Mechanical design principles

Fabrication & welding

CAD software proficiency

GD&T understanding

Welding knowledge

PLM usage

Quality process standardisation

Leadership & team management

Problem solving

Project management & communication

Tools

SolidWorks

Autodesk Inventor

Creo Parametric

PLM Vault

Job description

Role & responsibilities

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and mentor the mechanical engineering teams.
• Plan, assign, and review engineering tasks.
• Design and validate mechanical systems and components.
• Ensure compliance with engineering standards and safety regulations.
• Review drawings, CAD models, and technical documentation.
• Troubleshoot technical issues and provide engineering solutions.
• Manage project schedules, resources, and deliverables.
• Support continuous improvement and process optimization.

Required Skills:

• Strong Knowledge of mechanical design principles.
• Strong knowledge in fabrication, welding techniques & other manufacturing process.
• Proficiency in CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, Autodesk Inventor, Creo Parametric).
• Understanding of manufacturing processes and GD&T.
• Welding knowledge is advantageous.
• PLM (vault) usage & trouble shooting.
• Process standardisation for Quality improvement.
• Leadership and team management skills.
• Problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Project management and communication skills.

Preferred candidate profile

Project Experience in any Industry: Mining/ Agriculture/ Paper/ Pulp/ Oil & Gas/ Construction