Mechanical Design Engineer

Vanderlande; Pune District; On-site; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

A global material handling solutions provider in Pune, India, is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to develop frame and body components for electric forklifts. This role involves designing new parts and collaborating across teams to ensure quality and manufacturability. Candidates should have a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, 5-7 years of experience, and proficiency in 3D CAD (PTC/Creo required). Join a leading team at a TICO Development Center that supports global engineering operations.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of experience in mechanical design and development, specifically in product design.
• Experience in the forklift industry, automotive industry, or heavy equipment design.
• Highly detail-oriented with strong technical knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop components for new forklift models.
• Create 3D models, drawings, and study files.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure product quality and manufacturability.

Skills

3D CAD (PTC/Creo)

Problem-solving skills

Analytical aptitude

Documentation capabilities

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering

Tools

PTC/Creo

Autocad

CATIA

PDM systems

Job description

Company profile

Toyota Industries Corporation (TICO), manufactures and sells material handling solutions for customers throughout the world. Toyota Material Handling Group (TMHG), the material handling equipment business unit of TICO, focuses on the development and sales for material handling solutions such as forklifts, energy storage, digital technologies, and automation.

Job Title

Mechanical Design Engineer

Job Description

Toyota Industries Corporation (TICO), manufactures and sells material handling solutions for customers throughout the world. Toyota Material Handling Group (TMHG), the material handling equipment business unit of TICO, focuses on the development and sales for material handling solutions such as forklifts, energy storage, digital technologies, and automation.

Recently the decision was taken to establish a TICO Pune Development Center for the forklift business in Pune, India. This newly established organization will be supporting the TMHG engineering teams worldwide with development centers located in Europe, North America, and Japan.

Role Description

As a Mechanical Design Engineer, you will be responsible for developing frame, body, and cabin components for electric forklifts.

This position is with the TICO Pune Development Center, a sister company of Vanderlande, both of which are part of the parent organization, TICO. This is an individual contributor role that will report to the Group Leader of Mechanical Engineering.

Responsibilities / Key Activities

• Responsible for the design, development, and release of components on new forklift models and options.
• Develop a wide range of parts including sheet metal, fabrications, welded steel assemblies, metal castings, plastics, rubbers, multi-part assemblies, electrical components, and more.
• Develop 3D models, drawings, and study files using PTC/Creo, Autocad, and CATIA. Manage files in PDM software.
• Ensure drawing quality by following company standards, and considering design intent, materials, quality control characteristics, dimensions, tolerances, product requirements, and clarity.
• Able to validate designs by using FEA software.
• Specify main system parameters and design components to meet product performance, durability, and regulatory requirements.
• Participate in recurring design reviews to uphold design quality and facilitate communication within the group.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure manufacturability, cost, quality, and delivery of new products.
• Work with the testing group to detail necessary tests and pass/fail criteria for prototype evaluation.
• Create and manage simultaneous engineering design documents like DFMEAs, part lists (BOM), and engineering change instructions.
• Create, manage, and execute development schedules for components to meet project deadlines.
• Able to conduct peer-to-peer design checking.

Location & Travel

• Based at Pune at combined location with VOICE (Engineering hub of Vanderlande with >1000 FTE).
• Full time job (100%).
• Travel Not Applicable.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, 5-7 years of experience.
• Requires minimum 3 or more years of experience in Product Design/ Development.
• Requires 3D CAD (PTC/Creo required, Autocad and CATIA preferred) and PDM system experience.
• Experience in the forklift industry, automotive industry, or heavy equipment design.
• Highly detail-oriented with outstanding technical knowledge.
• Possesses exceptional problem-solving skills and strong analytical aptitude.
• Demonstrates proficient communication and documentation capabilities.
• Exhibits high-level interpersonal skills and effectively collaborates with cross-cultural teams.