Product Development Engineer

Chakr Innovation; Gurugram District; On-site; INR 700,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Chakr Innovation is seeking a Product Development Engineer (Mechanical) to own end-to-end mechanical design and development of new products, from research and concept selection through detailed design, prototyping, testing, and production release. The role demands strong CAD skills (SolidWorks/Fusion/CATIA), knowledge of GD&T, DFM/DFA, and experience with BOM costing and supplier engagement.

Familiarity with FEA/CFD and rigorous design validation will be an advantage.

Qualifications

• B.Tech in Mechanical, Mechatronics, Robotics, or related field, with hands-on product development experience.
• Strong CAD proficiency with solid grasp of GD&T and tolerance stack-up.
• Practical understanding of manufacturing processes, materials, and DFM/DFA.
• Working knowledge of BOM costing and vendor/supplier engagement.
• Exposure to FEA/CFD (Ansys/Star-CCM+) and design validation testing is a plus.
• Preference for hands-on experience in student engineering build teams (e.g., SUPRA SAE, BAJA SAE, Robocon, e-Yantra).

Responsibilities

• Own hands-on mechanical product development end to end - concept, detailed design, prototyping, testing, and design freeze for production.
• Research and evaluate existing products, mechanisms, and technologies - understanding their working principles and assessing fit against engineering problems.
• Apply structured design-selection and reliability frameworks - FMEA, Pugh matrix, and QFD.
• Design for manufacturing and assembly (DFM/DFA) - select processes, materials, and tolerances.
• Build and own the BOM - part selection, costing, cost-down analysis, and make vs. buy decisions with sourcing.
• Engage with suppliers and vendors - technical discussions, part sourcing, drawings, tooling, and spec finalization.
• Plan and execute testing - design validation, structural and durability testing - and take products to production-scale quality and compliance standards.
• Write technical proposals and build presentations, and defend design decisions in front of leadership and customer stakeholders.
• Draft and refine technical requirement documents, GD&T drawings, and design validation records.

Skills

CAD proficiency

GD&T

Tolerance stack-up

FMEA

Pugh matrix

QFD

DFM/DFA

BOM costing

Vendor engagement

FEA/CFD (Ansys/Star-CCM+)

Design validation testing

Technical presentation & defense

Education

B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Tools

SolidWorks

CATIA

Fusion 360

Job description

About the Role:-

As a Product Development Engineer (Mechanical), you will own mechanical design and development of new products end to end - from technology research and concept selection through detailed design, prototyping, testing, and production release. This is a high-paced, 0-to-1 environment where design decisions move quickly from CAD to hardware, and you are expected to build the technical case for your choices and defend them in front of leadership.

Role & responsibilities:-

• Own hands-on mechanical product development end to end - concept, detailed design, prototyping, testing, and design freeze for production.
• Research and evaluate existing products, mechanisms, and technologies - understanding their working principles and assessing fit against specific engineering problems.
• Apply structured design-selection and reliability frameworks - FMEA, Pugh matrix, and QFD - to compare concepts and drive build vs. buy vs. adapt decisions.
• Design for manufacturing and assembly (DFM/DFA) - select processes, materials, and tolerances suited to sheet metal, machining, casting, and fabrication.
• Build and own the BOM - part selection, costing, cost-down analysis, and make vs. buy decisions with sourcing.
• Engage with suppliers and vendors - technical discussions, part sourcing, drawings, tooling, and spec finalization.
• Plan and execute testing - design validation, structural and durability testing - and take products to production‑scale quality and compliance standards.
• Write technical proposals and build presentations, and defend design decisions in front of leadership and customer stakeholders.
• Draft and refine technical requirement documents, GD&T drawings, and design validation records.

Preferred candidate profile

• B.Tech in Mechanical, Mechatronics, Robotics, or related field, with hands‑on product development experience.
• Strong CAD proficiency (SolidWorks/Fusion/CATIA or similar) with solid grasp of GD&T and tolerance stack‑up.
• Practical understanding of manufacturing processes, materials, and DFM/DFA.
• Working knowledge of BOM costing and vendor/supplier engagement.
• Exposure to FEA/CFD (Ansys/Star-CCM+) and design validation testing is a plus.
• Strong research instincts and the ability to form and defend a clear technical point of view.
• Comfortable operating in a fast‑paced environment with shifting priorities and tight timelines. Preference will be given to candidates with hands‑on experience in student engineering build teams such as SUPRA SAE, BAJA SAE, Robocon, e-Yantra, or similar competitive projects.