Lead Mechanical Engineer

Barry Wehmiller India; Chennai; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Barry-Wehmiller India in Chennai seeks a Lead Mechanical Engineer to independently execute design and development for complex machinery, including secondary packaging and end-of-line automation. Lead from concept through BOM release and support FAT and commissioning activities.

The role requires hands-on experience across CAD design, FEA, and GD&T, with a strong focus on DFMEA, DFX, and engineering calculations. Travel up to 10% may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Mechatronics engineering.
• 10+ years of hands-on design and development experience.
• Experience with OEMs; exposure to installation, commissioning, and troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Prepare DFMEA and risk assessments independently.
• Deliver manufacturing drawings with GD&T per ISO/DIN/ANSI standards.
• Study existing machine function and suggest changes with product managers.
• Flag design issues proactively and mentor junior engineers.

Skills

Engineering mechanics

Strength of materials

Design validation

GD&T

FMEA

FEM

3D CAD

SolidWorks

Creo

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Mechatronics engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

CAD tools

MBD

Job description

Job description:

Lead Mechanical Engineer who independently executes conventional engineering work on complex machines Secondary Packaging machinery, End of Line automation equipment, and discrete product machineries — from concept through BOM release.

• Works independently in design & development and support, on either redesign of an existing design for a new requirement, or development of a new design for the first time for a given requirement.
• Should have worked on at least a couple of engineering projects from start to finish: defining the project scope, preparing a DOU/Specification, ideation, concept development, detailed design, design verification, design reviews, FMEA, FEA, DFX, and engineering drawing release.
• Participates in design reviews and risk assessments, and supports FAT, production teams, and commissioning activities with technical expertise.
• Growing ability to advise junior engineers and flag design issues proactively during project execution.

Technical skills:

• Engineering: Engineering Mechanics (Statics and Dynamics), Strength of Materials, engineering design from first principles, engineering calculations for design validation, FEA, Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerance, Stack-up analysis, Hydraulics, Pneumatics
• Materials: Knowledge of engineering materials and material selection for a given requirement; knowledge of conventional and unconventional manufacturing processes and associated tolerances
• Parts selection: Experience in selection of OEM parts (bearings, sprockets, belts, etc.), guided by engineering direction on novel applications
• Industry-specific experience: Discrete machines / SPM / Machine Tool / Automation: Material Handling, Secondary Packaging machinery, End of Line automation equipment, Conveyor systems, Bulk Material handling, Industrial products
• CAD: Ability to create 3D models and associated 2D manufacturing drawings with GD&T. Adherence to CAD standards — ISO, DIN, ANSI; experience in MBD is an added advantage. CAD tools — experience using SolidWorks and all its modules; experience with more than one CAD tool is an added advantage
• Exposure to machine building, installation, and commissioning is an added advantage

Mandatory Skills:

• Product / machine design and development experience following industry best practices
• Engineering calculations, stack-up analysis, GD&T
• Good proficiency using engineering tools/techniques such as VAVE, FMEA, FEA, DFX
• Ability to prepare DFMEA/risk assessments, functional specifications, and SRS documentation independently
• Selection of material and OEM parts
• Good understanding of Electricals & Controls used in any product / machine
• 3D CAD tool skills — SolidWorks (Must) / Creo, Inventor (added advantage)
• Problem solving skills — thinking outside the box, creative solutions for solving problems
• Ability to work independently with moderate supervision on discrete project components

Soft Skills:

• Communication, Coordination, Decision making
• Attention to detail, Teamwork and team building skills
• Time management, Ability to quickly adapt to changing priorities
• Excellent Verbal and Written communication skills in English

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Mechatronics engineering
• 10+ years of experience, with hands‑on design and development experience
• Experience with OEMs preferable, with exposure to machine installation, commissioning, and troubleshooting field issues

Travel:

• May need to travel up to 10% each year based on requirements.

Key Result Areas:

• Preparing a DOU from an overview provided, estimating effort and schedule, presenting the DOU, seeking clarifications and agreeing on the SOW, effort, and schedule
• Ability to study and understand existing machine function and the required changes, and initiate technical discussion with respective product managers
• Value creation and value addition
• Delivering error-free manufacturing drawings with GD&T following ISO/DIN/ANSI standards
• Growing ability to advise and flag design issues proactively for less experienced engineers
• Project documentation

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