Product Design Engineer

Product Design Engineer Mechanical

Job Title: Product Design Engineer Mechanical

Experience: 2+ Years

Qualification: B.E./B.Tech Mechanical / Mechatronics / Product Design

Employment Type: Full-Time

Location: Chennai

Industry: Medical Devices / Precision Engineering / Product Development

About the Role

We are looking for a creative and technically strong Product Design Engineer to join our product development team. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in mechanical product design, mechanisms, 3D modelling, engineering drawings, GD&T, materials, manufacturing processes, and design for production.

You will be involved in the complete product development lifecycle from concept development and mechanism design to prototyping, testing, tooling and production.

If you enjoy designing, innovating, solving engineering challenges and turning ideas into real products, we would love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

Product Design & Development

* Develop innovative mechanical product concepts from requirements to production.

* Design and develop mechanisms, moving assemblies, hinges, latches, linkages, gears, springs, cams, clamps and sliding systems.

* Perform engineering calculations related to motion, force, torque, stress, strain, pressure, friction and material behaviour.

* Develop robust and reliable designs considering performance, cost, manufacturability and serviceability.

* Work closely with cross-functional teams throughout the product development cycle.

3D Modelling, Detailing & Engineering

* Create detailed 3D models, assemblies and engineering drawings using Creo or SolidWorks.

* Apply GD&T, dimensional tolerances and tolerance stack-up analysis.

* Perform DFM/DFA reviews to ensure designs are suitable for manufacturing and assembly.

* Develop detailed part and assembly drawings with appropriate specifications.

* Conduct design reviews and implement engineering improvements.

Materials & Manufacturing

* Select appropriate materials based on product requirements, performance and manufacturing feasibility.

* Strong understanding of engineering plastics such as ABS, PC, PA (Nylon), POM, PC+ABS, and other relevant materials.

* Knowledge of injection moulding, sheet metal fabrication, machining and other manufacturing processes.

* Collaborate with manufacturing teams to resolve design and production issues.

Tooling, Prototyping & Production

* Coordinate with tooling teams for mould design and tooling development.

* Support prototype development, trials and design validation.

* Participate in testing, validation and production ramp-up activities.

* Identify and resolve design-related issues during prototype and production stages.

* Support continuous improvement and design-for-reliability initiatives.

Tools & Software and Primary CAD Tools:

* Creo

* SolidWorks

Preferred Skills:

* 3D CAD Modelling

* Assembly Design

* Mechanism Design

* Surfacing

* Engineering Detailing

* GD&T

* Tolerance Analysis

* Sheet Metal Design

* Simulation / Basic Engineering Analysis

* Rendering

Cross-Functional Collaboration team and The candidate will work closely with below team

* Hardware / PCB Team

* Embedded Software Team

* UI/UX Team

* Testing & Validation Team

* Manufacturing Team

* Tooling & Production Teams

Core Engineering Skills & Strong fundamentals in:

Motion | Force | Torque | Stress | Strain | Pressure | Friction | Material Behaviour | Engineering Calculations

* B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering / Mechatronics / Product Design.

* Minimum 2+ years of experience in Product Design / Product Development.

* Strong knowledge of mechanisms, engineering materials and manufacturing processes.

* Good understanding of mechanical engineering principles and design practices.

* Hands-on experience with Creo or SolidWorks.

* Good knowledge of GD&T and tolerance analysis.

* Experience in taking a product from concept through prototype and production.

* Strong problem-solving, analytical and design-thinking skills.

* Good attention to detail and passion for innovation.

Added Advantage

Experience in any of the following will be highly valued:

* Medical Devices

* Precision Products

* Automation / Industrial Equipment

* Consumer Products

* Product Development

* Prototype Development

* Testing & Validation

* PCB / Electronics Enclosure Design

* A-Surface / Industrial Design

* Injection Moulding / Tooling

What We Offer

* Opportunity to work on real-world product development projects.

* Exposure to the complete concept-to-production lifecycle.

* Opportunity to work with mechanical, electronics, software, testing and manufacturing teams.

* A challenging environment that encourages innovation, ownership and technical growth.

* Opportunity to design and build products that make a real-world impact.

Why Join Us?

If you are an engineer who doesnt just want to model parts, but wants to design, innovate, solve problems and build complete products, this is an opportunity to grow your career in a hands-on product development environment.