Walk-in | Sr.Mechanical Design Engineer

Quest Global; Chennai; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Quest Global is seeking an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer with a strong background in Special Purpose Machines (SPM). You will design, model, and draw complex 3D sheet metal and casting assemblies using SolidWorks, applying GD&T and conducting design reviews with global teams.

The role emphasizes independent concept development, hand calculations, and assembly validation across manufacturing environments, with frequent collaboration with international engineers.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of design experience in Machine Design/SPM.
• Experience in creating 3D sheet metal and casting models, assemblies, and 2D drawings using SolidWorks.
• Strong knowledge of GD&T to ensure precision of machine components.
• Experience selecting and integrating motors, cylinders, actuators into designs.

Responsibilities

• Lead design activities and organize design/verification reviews with internal and external teams.
• Apply advanced engineering design principles to project activities.
• Create complex 3D models and 2D drawings for SPMs using SolidWorks.
• Conceptualize designs based on manufacturing requirements.
• Coordinate with global engineers; report progress to Team Leader.
• Conduct internal quality checks for defect-free deliverables.

Skills

Machine design

SPM design

SolidWorks

GD&T

3D CAD modeling

PLM tools

Hand calculations

Tolerance analysis

Component integration

Drawing reading

Education

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

Tools

SolidWorks

PLM platforms

Job description

Role & responsibilities

• 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 knowledgewith various manufacturing processes.
• StrongKnowledge in material properties,materialselection, 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.
• Proficiencyin French is an added advantage.

Preferred candidate profile

• 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.
• GoodKnowledge in tolerance stack-up analysis and recommendingfeasiblesolutions based on manufacturing capabilities.
• Proficient in analyzing and proposing retrofit solutions for existing design modifications.
• Capable of selectingappropriate fastenersfor 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, materialselection, 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.

Qualification:

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