Senior R&D Engineer (Mechanical)

techno-defence; Mumbai; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

techno-defence in Mumbai is seeking a senior mechanical engineer to lead the design, development and qualification of defence products. You will manage a team of engineers and drive projects from concept to production with emphasis on technical excellence and cost optimization.

The role requires 8–10 years in product development or defence R&D, with proficiency in SolidWorks/SolidEdge and AutoCAD. You will mentor engineers and coordinate with cross-functional teams to meet milestones.

Qualifications

• Experience in product development, precision engineering or defence R&D.
• Demonstrated ownership from concept to production and prototyping.

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple R&D projects and ensure timely achievement of milestones.
• Plan, prioritize and allocate work to the engineering team while monitoring progress.
• Review designs, engineering calculations, drawings and technical documentation.
• Coordinate closely with the Technical Director on project planning and strategic initiatives.
• Work with Purchase, Manufacturing, Quality and Testing teams to ensure smooth execution.
• Mentor junior engineers and foster a culture of innovation and learning.
• Participate in customer interactions, technical presentations and project reviews.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Troubleshooting

Vendor development

Lean manufacturing

Education

B.E./B.Tech or M.E./M.Tech in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks/SolidEdge

AutoCAD

Job description

Lead the design, development and qualification of innovative defence products while managinga team of engineers. Drive projects from concept to production by ensuring technical excellence, timely execution, cost optimization and cross-functional coordination.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead multiple R&D projects and ensure timely achievement of project milestones
• Plan, prioritize and allocate work to the engineering team while monitoring progress.
• Review designs, engineering calculations, drawings and technical documentation.
• Coordinate closely with the Technical Director on project planning, technology roadmap and strategic initiatives.
• Work with Purchase, Manufacturing, Quality and Testing teams to ensure smooth execution.
• Mentor junior engineers and foster a culture of innovation, ownership and learning.
• Participate in customer interactions, technical presentations and project reviews

Qualifications

• B.E./B.Tech or M.E./M.Tech in Mechanical Engineering
• 8-10 years of experience in product development, precision engineering or defence R&D.
• Knowledge of machine design, manufacturing processes, materials and engineering standards.
• Proficient in SolidWorks/ SolidEdge, AutoCAD and engineering documentation.

Preferred Skills

• Strong leadership, planning and project management abilities.
• Excellent technical decision-making and troubleshooting skills.
• Experience in vendor development and engagement.
• Understanding of product costing, value engineering & lean manufacturing principles.
• Ability to balance technical performance, manufacturability & business objectives.
• Knowledge of FMEA, DFMEA, Design Reviews and Project Planning tools.

What We Look For

• Successfully led multidisciplinary engineering teams and delivered complex products.
• Built prototypes, machines or innovative systems through hands-on engineering.
• Demonstrated strong ownership from concept to production.
• Developed practical solutions using their own technical expertise and initiative.
• Contributed to patents, research, publications or innovative product developments.
• Driven measurable improvements in product performance, manufacturing cost or development cycle time.

Key Attributes

• Curious and innovative mindset.
• Leadership, Ownership & Accountability
• Strong Planning & Execution
• Hands-on Engineering Approach