Senior Lead, Mechanical Engineering Job ID: 373547

Peppermint Robotics; Pune District; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Peppermint Robotics in Pune seeks a Mechanical Engineer with extensive design experience to innovate and develop products. You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure high quality and compliance with standards.

The role requires a strong foundation in mechanical engineering, vendor management, and expertise in SolidWorks. Ideal candidates possess 11-14 years of experience in relevant industries. Join us to lead design efforts and contribute significantly to product development.

Qualifications

• 11-14 years of experience in Mechanical Design, preferably in relevant industries.
• Expertise in GD&T, DFM/DFA, and cost optimization techniques.
• Experience in New Product Introduction (NPI) and managing projects.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop mechanical sub-assemblies and parts.
• Ensure compliance with relevant standards (CE, ISO, ASME).
• Coordinate with the Supply Chain and mentor design engineers.

Skills

Material selection expertise

Electromechanical design knowledge

2D and 3D design experience in SolidWorks

Vendor negotiation skills

Strong problem-solving attitude

Project management experience

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

Department: Mechanical Engineering
Location: Pashan, Pune

Role Overview

The primary responsibility of this role is to design and develop innovative products while driving associated research and development (R&D) initiatives. In this capacity, you will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to ensure that products, applications, and machines are designed and delivered in accordance with the highest quality standards, regulatory requirements, and customer expectations.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and development of mechanical sub-assemblies & parts, considering manufacturing processes in metals (sheet metal, machining, casting, etc.) along with plastics (FRP, vacuum forming, etc.)
• Standard bought-out part selection such as bearings, gearboxes, motors, hardware, etc.
• 2D drawings, 3D parts & assembly in SolidWorks (analysis experience is a plus)
• Ensuring compliance with relevant standards (CE, ISO, ASME)
• Participate in cross-functional engineering tasks and solving technical and quality issues
• Responsible for coordinating with the Supply Chain
• Vendor interaction wherever required for part development or purchasing bought-out items during the development phase
• Guide the team for prototype development & anchor the testing of the mechanisms
• Mentor & support the team for design & development activities

Preferred Qualifications

• Base qualification: Degree in Mechanical Engineering
• 11-14 years of experience in Mechanical Design, Product Design and development, preferably in the Industrial, Automobile, Robotics, Appliances or Material Handling industry.

Skills Required

• Expertise in material selection as per the application and understanding of manufacturing process limitations
• Expertise & knowledge of electromechanical design, prototype development & testing, project management, and handling multi-functional activities related to product design
• Familiarity with product development steps such as vendor interaction, stakeholder management, timely updating of the project plan, and production release documentation (BOM, GA drawings, manufacturing files)
• Knowledge of adaptive & empirical design principles and their implementation with certifications & standards such as CE, IEC
• Good experience in 2D drawings, 3D parts & assembly design along with analysis (FEA) in SolidWorks
• Strong understanding of GD&T, DFM/DFA and cost optimization techniques for design
• Proven ability to lead, mentor and build a team of design engineers, with experience in design reviews & technical sign-offs
• Experience in New Product Introduction (NPI) and managing multiple projects/timelines simultaneously
• Strong vendor negotiation and supplier development skills for new part sourcing
• Good communication & stakeholder management skills to coordinate with cross-functional teams (manufacturing, quality, supply chain, electronics)
• Creative thinker with a problem-solving attitude and a strong sense of ownership