Mechanical Testing Engineer

Quest Global; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Quest Global is seeking a seasoned Mechanical Test Engineer to lead validation and testing of mechanical components and subsystems. The role involves defining test requirements, developing lab setups, and executing validations for automotive/locomotive/aircraft domains.

The candidate will design test benches, fixtures and associated instrumentation, with strong emphasis on GD&T and materials knowledge. Ideal candidates have 10+ years of experience in mechanical design, development, and

Qualifications

• Mechanical engineering degree from a reputed institute.
• 10+ years in mechanical design, development and validation in automotive/locomotive/aircraft domains.
• Experience with NX and FEM analysis is an advantage.
• Strong communication, leadership and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to multi-task and work with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Translate requirements into test specifications and develop lab test facilities.
• Execute validations of automotive/mechanical components or subsystems.
• Design test benches, fixtures and fixtures robustness/fatigue life concepts.
• Collaborate with EHS, facilities and other site teams on test setups.
• Provide project estimates for test needs and manage timelines.

Skills

Mechanical testing

Vibration testing

Lab instrumentation

GD&T

FMEA

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's/Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Unigraphics NX

FEM - Analysis

Job description

Job Requirements

Role Summary/Purpose: Mechanical test Engineer is responsible for mechanical component/sub system testing. He / She has to define test requirements and equipment needed, work with engineering, suppliers on design and development of test equipment /systems, determine conditions under which tests are to be conducted and procedures to be followed and perform special, standard and non-standard tests.

Essential Responsibilities

• Translating the Engineering requirements into a Test requirement, development of specifications for lab test setup, build the required test facilities and execution of the Validations of any Automotive/locomotive/ Aircraft mechanical components or subsystems.
• Experience in Design and development of innovative, scalable, flexible test set ups, Test fixtures in a lab, consistent with the Validation requirements of the product.
• Experience in development of Test set up or Test Benches generating concepts, analyzing the designed concepts, designing of fixtures for robustness/fatigue life expectancy.
• Strong understanding of Mechanical testing domain, ability to Design from fundamental physics /Engineering fundamentals and the application , Hand Calculations & Strength of Materials.
• Shall have good knowledge of standard process like Toll Gate, FMEA & EHS protocols followed during the test development stages.
• Work closely with site cross functional teams of EHS, Facilities, Compliance, Import/Export, Logistics while building a Test set up.
• Shall have good Project management & Planning skills, able to provide good Estimates for a Test need.
• Hands on experience on vibration testing, Running Vibration systems, design & analysis of the fixtures for the same.
• Familiarity with Industrial Automation and Controls Development.
• Experience/familiarity in a lab environment with data acquisition systems (LMS, Siemens, HBM) test instrumentation, industrial test laboratory environments and procedures.
• Experience with sensors including accelerometers, strain gages, thermocouples, load cells, and microphones and transducers.
• Very good knowledge of GD & T , Materials & Manufacturing process with experience in Inspection methodologies & generating/reviewing manufacturable drawings.

Qualifications/Requirements

Work Experience

• Bachelors/Master’s degree in Mechanical engineering discipline from any institute of repute
• 10+Plus years’ experience in mechanical design, development, and validation, preferably in the field of automotive / large bore engines/Locomotive Components/Aircraft Domains.
• Experience of Unigraphics NX tools and FEM -Analysis workbench is a added advantage.
• Excellent oral & written technical communication
• Demonstrated initiative, resourcefulness, leadership, and interpersonal skills, with an ability to influence stakeholders, solve problems, and deliver results
• Ability to multi-task & prioritize effectively
• Team player with ability to work with minimal direction
• Strong organizational skills and prior success in working with cross-functional teams
• Commitment to Integrity & Compliance

Desired Characteristics

• Global exposure with experience of working with global partners
• Proven record of demonstrated expertise in mechanical component validation
• Design of test benches and rigs and for laboratory testing and prototype testing
• Demonstrated capability of leading projects and executing on time/quality/cost.