Lead Mechanical Designer

Weekday AI (YC W21); Chennai District; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Weekday AI (YC W21) in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India seeks a Lead Mechanical Designer with 7–8+ years in hardware product development, preferably robotics or automation. You will lead design from concept through prototyping, validation, and production, driving technical direction and cross‑functional collaboration.

Strong CAD expertise (AutoCAD, SolidWorks, CATIA) and hands‑on leadership are essential; mentoring junior engineers and ensuring safety and standards compliance will be part of your

Qualifications

• 7–8+ years hands-on experience in mechanical design and hardware product development.
• Experience in special-purpose machines, industrial automation, robotics, or complex mechanical systems.
• Proficiency in CAD tools and understanding of manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead the complete mechanical design lifecycle for special-purpose machines from concept to production.
• Develop detailed drawings, 3D models, and design specifications using CAD tools.
• Design and optimize assemblies and systems to meet performance, reliability, and safety requirements.
• Collaborate with electrical, software, controls, manufacturing, and project teams for integrated machine systems.
• Conduct design feasibility studies, tolerance analysis, and risk assessments.
• Drive prototyping, testing, validation, and design iterations for new development initiatives.
• Review and improve existing designs for performance, manufacturability, and cost efficiency.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers.

Skills

Mechanical design leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Mentoring juniors

Prototyping & validation

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

CATIA

Job description

Job Description:

This role is for one of Weekday’s clients

Min Experience: 10+ years
Location: Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
JobType: full-time

We are seeking an experienced Lead Mechanical Designer with 7–8+ years of experience in hardware product development, preferably within robotics, industrial automation, special-purpose machinery, or related engineering domains. The role involves leading mechanical design activities from concept development through detailed engineering, prototyping, validation, and final implementation.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the complete mechanical design lifecycle for special-purpose machines, from concept and feasibility through detailed design and production.
• Develop detailed engineering drawings, 3D models, and design specifications using CAD tools.
• Design and optimize mechanical assemblies, machine components, and systems to meet performance, reliability, and safety requirements.
• Collaborate with electrical, software, controls, manufacturing, and project teams to ensure seamless integration of mechanical and machine systems.
• Conduct design feasibility studies, tolerance analysis, and risk assessments to identify potential engineering challenges and develop effective solutions.
• Drive prototyping, testing, validation, and design iterations for new machine and product development initiatives.
• Review and improve existing designs to enhance performance, manufacturability, cost efficiency, and reliability.
• Provide technical leadership, guidance, and mentorship to junior engineers and mechanical design team members.
• Ensure engineering designs comply with applicable industry standards, safety requirements, and regulatory guidelines.
• Stay updated on emerging mechanical design technologies, manufacturing methods, and industry best practices.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of mechanical design processes, standards, documentation, and engineering workflows.

Requirements

• 7–8+ years of hands‑on experience in mechanical design and hardware product development.
• Strong experience in special‑purpose machines, industrial automation, robotics, or complex mechanical systems.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, SolidWorks, and CATIA.
• Strong understanding of mechanical design principles, engineering drawings, tolerances, assemblies, and manufacturing processes.
• Experience taking products or machine designs from concept through prototyping, testing, and final implementation.
• Strong cross‑functional collaboration and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to lead design activities while mentoring and supporting junior engineers.

Must-Have Skills

• AutoCAD
• SolidWorks
• CATIA

Good-to-Have Skills

• New Product Development
• Special Purpose Machine Design
• Industrial Automation
• Robotics
• Product Prototyping & Validation