Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

SENIOR DESIGN HEAD

Company

RD GROUP

JD Number

RD/DES/2026/05

Position Title

Senior Design Head / Head – Design & Development

Department

Design and Development

Reporting To

Managing Director (MD)

Approval Authority:

Managing Director (MD)

1. Role Objective

To lead and manage the complete Design and Development Department, ensuring timely execution of engineering projects, high-quality design outputs, new product development, reverse engineering, and continuous product improvement. The role is responsible for design strategy, team leadership, technical approvals, cross-functional coordination, cost optimization, and ensuring that all designs meet customer requirements, manufacturing feasibility, quality standards, and company objectives.

2. Key Responsibilities

A. Design Department Leadership and Management

• Lead and manage the complete Design and Development Department.
• Allocate projects and responsibilities among Senior Design Engineers, Junior Design Engineers, and CAD Designers.
• Establish design priorities, project schedules, milestones, and delivery timelines.
• Monitor team performance, productivity, and project progress.
• Develop the technical capabilities of team members through training, mentoring, and performance reviews.
• Establish standard design procedures, drawing practices, and documentation systems.

B. Design Review and Technical Approval

• Review and approve engineering drawings, 3D models, assembly drawings, and Bill of Materials (BOMs).
• Ensure technical accuracy, dimensional correctness, tolerances, and manufacturing feasibility.
• Verify that designs meet functional, safety, quality, and performance requirements.
• Conduct design reviews before releasing drawings for manufacturing.
• Identify potential design risks and implement corrective actions to reduce errors and rework.
• Ensure proper control of drawing revisions and engineering changes.

C. New Product Development (NPD)

• Lead the design and development of new products, machines, assemblies, and components.
• Identify opportunities for product innovation and technical improvement.
• Conduct design feasibility studies, concept development, prototyping, and validation.
• Coordinate testing and performance evaluation of newly developed products.
• Ensure products meet customer specifications, market requirements, and company objectives.
• Drive continuous improvement in product performance, reliability, and serviceability.

D. Reverse Engineering and Product Improvement

• Lead reverse engineering activities for existing machines, components, and assemblies.
• Develop engineering drawings and 3D models from physical samples, measurements, and available technical information.
• Identify opportunities to improve existing product designs.
• Develop suitable replacement components and alternative designs where required.
• Evaluate component failures and implement design improvements to prevent recurrence.
• Maintain complete and updated technical records of redesigned components and assemblies.

E. Coordination with Production, Purchase, Quality and Service

• Coordinate with Production to ensure designs are practical, manufacturable, and easy to assemble.
• Resolve complex technical issues arising during manufacturing and assembly.
• Work with Purchase to finalize technical specifications, material requirements, and vendor-related design details.
• Coordinate with Quality to address design-related quality issues and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Work with Service and Sales teams to understand field problems, customer requirements, and product improvement opportunities.
• Provide technical support for customer-specific designs and engineering changes.

F. Cost Optimization and Value Engineering

• Identify opportunities to reduce product manufacturing costs without compromising quality or performance.
• Optimize material selection, component design, fabrication methods, and assembly processes.
• Evaluate alternative materials and components for cost-effectiveness and availability.
• Reduce manufacturing rework, material wastage, and design-related production delays.
• Promote standardization and reuse of proven components and design modules.
• Support value engineering initiatives to improve product profitability.

G. Project Planning and Execution

• Prepare and monitor design project plans, schedules, and resource requirements.
• Ensure timely release of drawings, BOMs, and technical documents to the relevant departments.
• Track project milestones and resolve technical bottlenecks.
• Coordinate multiple design projects and prioritize tasks based on business requirements.
• Report design project status, risks, and resource requirements to the Managing Director.
• Ensure effective coordination between design, production, purchase, quality, and other departments.

H. Vendor and Technical Development

• Provide technical guidance for vendor development and component sourcing.
• Review vendor drawings, component specifications, and technical proposals.
• Evaluate alternative components and manufacturing solutions.
• Support supplier-related technical problem-solving and design standardization.
• Ensure purchased components meet approved engineering specifications.

I. Documentation, Standards and Compliance

• Ensure proper maintenance of CAD files, engineering drawings, BOMs, design calculations, and technical specifications.
• Establish and maintain design documentation and revision-control procedures.
• Ensure compliance with applicable engineering standards, customer specifications, and internal quality procedures.
• Maintain records of design approvals, engineering changes, test reports, and product validation.
• Protect company drawings, technical information, and intellectual property.

3. Skills and Competencies

• Strong leadership, team management, and decision-making abilities.
• Advanced knowledge of mechanical design and engineering principles.
• Proficiency in CAD software such as SolidWorks, AutoCAD, CATIA, or equivalent tools.
• Strong knowledge of 2D drawings, 3D modelling, assemblies, GD&T, and engineering tolerances.
• Experience in machine design, fabrication, material selection, and manufacturing processes.
• Knowledge of reverse engineering, product development, and value engineering.
• Ability to review design calculations, component selection, and technical feasibility.
• Strong project planning, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication and cross-functional coordination.
• Ability to manage deadlines, technical risks, and multiple engineering projects.

4. Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• On-time completion of design projects and drawing releases.
• Accuracy and quality of engineering drawings and design outputs.
• Reduction in design errors, manufacturing rework, and design-related rejection.
• Successful development and implementation of new products.
• Achievement of product cost-reduction and value-engineering targets.
• Improvement in team productivity and resource utilization.
• Timely resolution of production and field-related technical issues.
• Compliance with design documentation and revision-control procedures.
• Improvement in product reliability, manufacturability, and customer satisfaction.

5. Educational and Experience Requirements

• Qualification: Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Production Engineering. A Master’s Degree is preferred.
• Experience: Minimum 8–12 years of relevant experience in mechanical design and engineering, including substantial team leadership experience.
• Experience in machine manufacturing, crushing and screening equipment, material handling equipment, fabrication, or heavy engineering is preferred.
• Proven experience in managing a design team and delivering

Email: [email protected]

Pay: ₹45,000.00 - ₹60,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Provident Fund

Work Location: In person