Senior Design Engineer

Ultraviolette Automotive Pvt Ltd; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Ultraviolette Automotive Private Limited is seeking a highly skilled Mechanical Design Engineer to lead chassis and vehicle component development using advanced manufacturing techniques. The role emphasizes NX CAD modeling, engineering calculations, and data-driven performance analyses.

You will collaborate with manufacturing, quality, and testing teams to ensure successful product launches within our Industry 4.0 ecosystem.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering required.
• 5–7 years of experience in mechanical engineering with focus on product development and design, preferably in EV/automotive.
• Proficient in 3D modelling, calculations, and product development; strong for innovation.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop chassis and vehicle components using casting, forging, and machined parts.
• Create 3D models and engineering drawings for new products using NX.
• Perform engineering calculations and use CAE data to ensure performance and safety.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, quality, and testing for successful launches and Industry 4.0 integration.
• Manage product rollouts including production planning, testing, and validation.
• Maintain technical documentation in Teamcenter PLM system.
• Analyze design/manufacturing issues and implement improvements.
• Engage with suppliers to ensure component quality and delivery.
• Provide technical leadership to junior engineers and designers.

Skills

3D modelling

Engineering calculations

NX CAD

Data analytics

Cross-functional collaboration

DFMEA/DFSS

Design for Manufacturability (DFM)

Design for Assembly (DFA)

Lightweight materials

Product development

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering

Tools

NX CAD

ANSYS

Nastran

Teamcenter

PLM

Job description

Ultraviolette Automotive Private Limited | Full time

At Ultraviolette, we're more than a company—we’re a movement. A movement that's pushing the boundaries of what's possible in electric mobility. From engineering India’s Fastest Motorcycle to designing The World’s Most Advanced Electric Scooter, we thrive on innovation, audacity, and the relentless pursuit of performance.

We’re a diverse team of trailblazers, engineers, designers, creatives and visionaries—united by a shared obsession: to craft machines that are not only sustainable but exhilarating. Here, radical design meets intelligent technology, and every line of code or bolt of hardware brings us closer to reshaping the future of mobility.

Our mission is to accelerate the evolution of mobility across the globe - and we’re just getting started. If you're driven by purpose, inspired by possibility, and ready to build something that truly matters, Ultraviolette is the place where your ambition becomes impact. Let's create the future—together.

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled and innovative Mechanical Design Engineer to lead the development of chassis and vehicle components using advanced manufacturing techniques such as casting, forging, and machining.

Job Responsibilities :

• Design and develop innovative chassis and vehicle components using casting, forging, and machined parts, leveraging advanced materials and manufacturing techniques
• Create 3D models and engineering drawings for new products using CAD software (NX)
• Perform engineering calculations to ensure product performance, safety, and reliability, utilizing simulation data and data analytics
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including manufacturing, quality, and testing, to ensure successful product launches and seamless integration with our Industry 4.0 ecosystem
• Manage product rollouts, including production planning, testing, and validation, leveraging our agile development methodologies
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, including design specifications, engineering drawings, and test reports, utilizing our Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) system, Teamcenter
• Analyze and resolve design and manufacturing issues, implementing improvements to increase efficiency and productivity, and ensure compliance with quality and safety standards
• Work closely with suppliers to ensure component quality and delivery, leveraging supplier partnerships and collaborative development processes.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to junior engineers and designers, mentoring and training as needed

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or related field
• 5-7 years of experience in mechanical engineering, with a focus on product development and design, preferably in electric vehicle or automotive industry
• Strong expertise in 3D modelling, engineering calculations, and product development, with a passion for innovation and sustainability
• Proficient in NX CAD software and familiar with CAE tools (e.g., ANSYS, Nastran)
• Experience with casting, forging, and machined parts, including material selection and manufacturing processes, with a focus on lightweight and sustainable materials
• Strong understanding of vehicle chassis and component design principles, with a focus on electric vehicle architecture and integration
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail and ability to analyze complex problems, leveraging data analytics.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills, with ability to work with cross-functional teams.
• Knowledge of drafting standards, including ANSI Y14.5
• Familiarity with Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA) principles
• Experience with Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (DFMEA) and Design Failure Mode and Effects Summary (DFSS)

Nice to Have:

• Knowledge of Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) methodology
• Experience with lean manufacturing principles and six sigma methodologies
• Proven track record of successfully managing and executing product development projects, with a focus on production rollouts and manufacturing integration
• Demonstrated experience in collaborating with cross-functional teams, including manufacturing, quality, and testing, to ensure successful product launches
• Hands-on experience with Wheels and Steering sub-system design and development