Senior Engineer - Mechanical

Quest Global; Chennai District; On-site; INR 700,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Quest Global is seeking a skilled Machine Design Engineer with at least 5 years of experience in special purpose machines. The role involves organizing design reviews, applying engineering principles, and creating detailed 3D models and 2D drawings using SolidWorks. A strong understanding of material properties, GD&T, and various manufacturing processes is required.

The ideal candidate holds a BE/B.Tech/M.Tech in Mechanical Engineering and possesses excellent communication skills in English, with proficiency in French being a plus.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of design experience in Machine Design / Special Purpose Machines (SPM).
• Strong understanding of concept design in the special purpose machines domain.
• Experience in internal quality checks to ensure defect-free deliverables.

Responsibilities

• Organizes design and verification reviews with internal and external teams.
• Applies advanced engineering design principles to each project activity.
• Reports daily to the Team Leader about project progress and potential issues.

Skills

Machine design

SolidWorks

Geometrical Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)

Material selection

Tolerance stack-up analysis

Education

BE/B.Tech/M.Tech (Mechanical Engineering)

Tools

SolidWorks

PLM platforms

Job description

Job Description

• At least 5 years of design experience in Machine Design / Special Purpose Machines (SPM).
• Organizes design and verification reviews with internal and external teams.
• Apply advanced engineering design principles to each project activity.
• Proficient in creating complex 3D sheet metal and casting models, assemblies, and detailed 2D drawings of Special Purpose Machines using SolidWorks.
• Strong understanding of concept design in the special purpose machines domain.
• Skilled in conceptualizing and designing special purpose machines based on specific manufacturing requirements.
• Strong knowledge with various manufacturing processes.
• Strong Knowledge in material properties, material selection, heat treatment, and choosing the right engineering materials and functions based on design needs.
• Applies Geometrical Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) principles to ensure the accuracy and precision of machine components.
• Experienced in selecting and integrating bought-out components, such as motors, cylinders, and actuators, into machine designs.
• Reports daily to the Team Leader about project progress and potential issues.
• Conducts internal quality checks for self and team to ensure defect‑free deliverables.
• Excellent oral and written English communication skills to coordinate with global engineers.
• Proficiency in French is an added advantage.

Required Skills

• Proficient in machine design, including creating detailed concepts and designs.
• Capable of independently developing detailed concepts.
• Skilled in performing hand calculations and analyses to justify proposed designs.
• Experienced in supporting the validation of assemblies and various installations in machine design.
• Able to define components and assemblies of sub‑systems according to manufacturing and assembly concepts.
• Good Knowledge in tolerance stack‑up analysis and recommending feasible solutions based on manufacturing capabilities.
• Proficient in analyzing and proposing retrofit solutions for existing design modifications.Capable of selecting appropriate fasteners for various assemblies.
• Strong drawing reading skills and understanding of dimensioning standards.
• Well‑versed in Geometrical Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).
• Hands‑on experience with SolidWorks and PLM platforms for creating 3D models, 2D drawings, and product structures.
• Knowledgeable in various manufacturing processes.
• Competent in material properties, material selection, heat treatment, and surface coating.
• Familiar with industry standards for machine design.
• Skilled in machine design, including creating complex 3D models, assemblies, and detailed 2D drawings using SolidWorks.
• Experienced in selecting and integrating components like motors, cylinders, and actuators into machine designs.
• Able to communicate and coordinate effectively with global engineers.

Qualifications

BE/B.Tech/M.Tech (Mechanical Engineering)