Mechanical Design Team Leader

Airtificial; Pune District; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Airtificial seeks a Mechanical Design Team Leader to guide the concept-to-detailed design of automation and SP machines for automotive production. You will mentor the team, collaborate with customers and cross-functional groups to ensure safe, manufacturable solutions.

Ideal candidates bring 6+ years in automation design, strong leadership, and hands-on CAD expertise in SolidWorks/ Solid Edge/ Inventor, with GD&T and fixture design knowledge.

Qualifications

• B.E. or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering.
• 6-10+ years in automation or SPM design.
• Proficient in SolidWorks/ Solid Edge/ Inventor or similar 3D CAD.
• Knowledge of GD&T, tolerance stack-up, pneumatics, fixture design.
• Understanding of automotive assembly processes and machine safety.
• Strong leadership, communication, and customer interaction skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead concept and detailed machine design for automation and SPMs.
• Review 3D models, 2D drawings, and BOMs.
• Select and size actuators, pneumatics, tooling, robots, and other components.
• Perform cycle-time, design feasibility, and tolerance checks.
• Lead design reviews with customers and stakeholders.
• Coordinate with manufacturing, controls, and project teams.
• Ensure designs meet machine-safety, maintainability, and standards.
• Support and guide mechanical design team members.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Customer interaction

Education

B.E. Mechanical Engineering

Diploma Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Solid Edge

Inventor

3D CAD

Job description

About the role

We’re looking for a Mechanical Design Team Leader to lead the design of automated assembly, testing, inspection, and manufacturing equipment for automotive production. You’ll guide the team from concept through detailed design, working closely with customers and cross-functional teams to deliver safe, manufacturable, and reliable machines.

Key responsibilities

• Lead concept and detailed machine design for automation and special-purpose machines.

• Review 3D models, 2D drawings, and bills of materials (BOMs).

• Select and size actuators, pneumatic components, tooling, robots, and other mechanical components.

• Perform cycle-time, design feasibility, and tolerance checks.

• Lead design reviews with customers and internal stakeholders.

• Coordinate with manufacturing, controls, and project teams throughout delivery.

• Ensure designs meet machine-safety, maintainability, and applicable standards requirements.

• Support and guide mechanical design team members.

Qualifications and experience

• B.E. or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering.

• Typically 6-10+ years of experience in automation or special-purpose machine (SPM) design.

• Proficiency in SolidWorks, Solid Edge, Inventor, or a similar 3D CAD tool.

• Working knowledge of GD&T, tolerance stack-up, pneumatics, and fixture design.

• Understanding of automotive assembly processes and machine safety.

• Strong team leadership, communication, and customer-interaction skills.