Machine Design Engineering Team Leader

IND 3M Global Tech Center PVT LTD; Bengaluru; Hybrid; INR 1,800,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

3M is seeking a Machine Design Engineering Team Leader in Bangalore (Hebbal), offering hybrid work mode. You will supervise a team of mechanical design engineers supporting manufacturing, coordinating work, and delivering effective machine design solutions.

The role requires a strong background in mechanical design for industrial equipment, leadership experience, and proficiency with CAD tools like Siemens NX and SolidWorks. Join a global innovator and advance diverse engineering challenges.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Engineering or related field required.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in technical, manufacturing, and/or engineering environment.
• Minimum 5 years of mechanical design experience related to industrial machines.
• Minimum 2 years of supervisory experience for mechanical design engineers.
• Proficient with machine design using modern 3D CAD tools like Siemens NX and SolidWorks.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and oversee the work of a team of design engineers to meet standards and objectives.
• Allocate work across the team based on capabilities and workload.
• Contribute hands-on design engineering work to provide machine design solutions for manufacturing equipment.

Skills

Team leadership

Manufacturing environment experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

Siemens NX

SolidWorks

Job description

Job Description

3M has a long-standing reputation as a company committed to innovation. We provide the freedom to explore and encourage curiosity and creativity. We gain new insight from diverse thinking, and take risks on new ideas. Here, you can apply your talent in bold ways that matter.

Collaborate with Innovative 3Mers Around the World

Choosing where to start and grow your career has a major impact on your professional and personal life, so it’s equally important you know that the company that you choose to work at, and its leaders, will support and guide you. With a diversity of people, global locations, technologies and products, 3M is a place where you can collaborate with 96,000 other curious, creative 3Mers.

The Impact You’ll Make in this Role

The Machine Design Engineering Team Leader will support the Engineering Systems and Technology organization, supervising a team of mechanical design engineers who support 3M Manufacturing. As a Team Lead, you will have the opportunity to tap into your curiosity and collaborate with some of the most innovative and diverse people around the world.

Your key responsibilities would be:

• Coordinating and overseeing the work of a team of design engineers to ensure all work meets established standards and project objectives.
• Manage the allocation of work across the team based on individual capabilities, specific requirements in the work, and workload of each team member.
• Directly contributing design engineering work to provide effective machine design solutions to a variety of new and existing manufacturing equipment.

Your Skills and Expertise

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Engineering or related field (completed and verified prior to start).
• Minimum 8 years of experience working in a technical, manufacturing, and/or engineering environment.
• Minimum 5 years of mechanical design experience related to industrial machines
• Minimum 2 years of experience in a supervisory role for mechanical design engineers.
• Proficient with machine design using modern 3D CAD tools (eg Siemens NX, SolidWorks).

Additional qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include:

• Five (5) years of experience designing machines for web-based or automated manufacturing processes.
• Strong theoretical understanding and experience in the practical design of machine intra-component fit and prescription of dimensional tolerancing.
• Strong theoretical understanding and experience in the practical application of Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing.
• Thorough knowledge of material characteristics and proper selection of materials and surface treatments to satisfy design requirements.
• Familiarity and first‑hand experience with machine assembly and fabrication processes including milling, welding, and additive manufacturing.
• Team player with the ability to contribute in a highly collaborative, cross‑functional environment.

Location

Bangalore (Hebbal), Hybrid Mode

Supporting Your Well‑being 3M offers many programs to help you live your best life—both physically and financially. To ensure competitive pay and benefits, 3M regularly benchmarks with other companies that are comparable in size and scope.

Safety is a core value at 3M. All employees are expected to contribute to a strong Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) culture by following safety policies, identifying hazards, and engaging in continuous improvement.

Please note: your application may not be considered if you do not provide your education and work history, either by: 1) uploading a resume, or 2) entering the information into the application fields directly.