Specialist

ZF LIFETEC; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Innovative Impact

Dynamic Workplace

Culture of Excellence

Growth & Empowerment

Job summary

ZF LIFETEC is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer for automotive product development in Hyderabad. The role requires 6 to 8 years of hands-on design experience, with CATIA V5 expertise and a strong grasp of GD&T, drawings, and manufacturing processes.

You will drive from concept to validation, coordinate with manufacturing and QA, and ensure designs meet performance and regulatory requirements. A solid background in PDLC/PLM and reverse engineering is essential for success.

Qualifications

• Experience with mechanical design for automotive product development.
• Strong knowledge of GD&T, drawings, and standards.
• Familiarity with manufacturing processes for sheet metal, castings, forgings, machined parts.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop automotive components using CATIA V5.
• Create 3D models, assemblies, and detailed manufacturing drawings per standards.
• Lead product development lifecycle activities in PDLC/PLM.
• Perform tolerance stack-up analyses and dimensional variation studies.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, testing, quality, procurement, and suppliers.
• Support prototype testing, validation, and production launch.

Skills

PDLC

PLM

1D tolerance analysis

Dimensional variation

GD&T

Engineering drawings

Cross-functional teamwork

Problem solving

Project management

Reverse engineering

Sheet metal design

Education

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

Tools

CATIA V5

PTC Windchill

Creo Viewer / Image Nation Viewer

Job description

Your journey to a meaningful career starts with ZF LIFETEC

Mechanical Design Engineer | Automotive Product Development

Experience

6 to 8 Years

Educational Qualification

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

Required Tools & Software

Design Tools

• CATIA V5
• PTC Windchill
• Creo Viewer / Image Nation Viewer

Productivity Tools

• MS Excel, PowerPoint, Word
• Office 365 Applications (Outlook, Teams, Planner, SharePoint)
• Strong hands-on expertise in CATIA V5 including Part Design, Surface Modeling, Assembly Design, Drafting, Structural Analysis, and Kinematic Simulations.
• Strong understanding of GD&T, drawing interpretation, and engineering drawing standards.
• Knowledge of manufacturing and assembly processes for sheet metal, castings, forgings, machined components, blow molding, and injection-molded parts.
• Experience in Product Development Lifecycle (PDLC) and Product Lifecycle Management (PLM).
• Proficiency in benchmarking, teardown analysis, and reverse engineering methodologies.
• Experience in 1D tolerance stack-up analysis and dimensional variation studies.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects while maintaining quality and schedule commitments.
• Working knowledge of automotive regulations, industry standards, and customer requirements.
• Design and develop automotive components, including sheet metal, plastic, casting, and machined parts, using CATIA V5.
• Create and modify 3D models, assemblies, and detailed manufacturing drawings in compliance with engineering standards.
• Design and develop jigs, fixtures, test devices, and tooling assemblies to support product validation and manufacturing processes.
• Manage engineering changes throughout the product lifecycle, including updates to 3D models, drawings, and related documentation.
• Perform reverse engineering activities, converting STL scan data into surface and solid models for product development and benchmarking.
• Support Value Analysis & Value Engineering (VAVE) initiatives, teardown studies, competitor benchmarking, and cost optimization projects.
• Conduct 1D tolerance stack-up analysis to evaluate dimensional variation and assembly feasibility.
• Manage product data, engineering documentation, and change management processes through PLM systems such as Windchill.
• Develop engineering concepts based on customer requirements and translate them into feasible design solutions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including manufacturing, testing, quality, procurement, and suppliers to ensure timely product development.
• Ensure designs meet performance, quality, manufacturability, regulatory, and customer requirements.
• Support prototype development, testing, validation, and production launch activities.

• Innovative Impact: Shape the future of safety with life-saving technology that truly matters.
• Dynamic Workplace: Thrive in an agile, collaborative environment where every idea counts.
• Culture of Excellence: Be part of a team with over 60 years of high standards and groundbreaking achievements.
• Growth & Empowerment: Advance your career with strong support for personal and professional development.

Diversity & Inclusion

At ZF LIFETEC, we are committed to building a culture where inclusiveness thrives and diversity is valued. We welcome unique perspectives and actively work to remove barriers, empowering all employees to reach their full potential. Guided by this vision, we innovate and create life-saving technology that makes a real impact on automotive safety.