Design Engineer

• Chennai

About Vaya:

VAYA Life Private Limited, a company which design, engineer, manufacture & market elegant home consumer products that significantly improves people’s lives. Aiming to bring an emotional component in everyday life through the concept of total user experience: combined with innovation, design, quality, smartness & user-friendly Services. Vaya is a global organisation with a line of Premium Lifestyle products which are marketed in more than 15 countries.

Job Summary:

The Product Design Engineer will be responsible for all aspects of the product design process, from ideation to production. The person will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including industrial designers, product mangers, and manufacturing team, to bring innovative product concepts to life.

The primary responsibility will be to lead the design and development process, ensuring that the products are functional, aesthetically pleasing, and manufacturable.

Key Deliverables:

1. Involve in product design process from concept ideation to production, considering factors such as form, function, user experience, manufacturability, and cost.

2. Collaborate with industrial designers, product engineers, and program managers to translate product requirements and user needs into tangible design solutions

3. Create detailed 3D models and engineering drawings using CAD so ware, ensuring design intent and adherence to engineering principles.

4. Perform engineering analysis and simulations to evaluate product performance & durability.

5. Conduct thorough feasibility studies and prototype iterations to validate design concepts, incorporating feedback and iteratively improving product designs.

6. Collaborate with manufacturing teams to optimize designs for production, considering materials, manufacturing processes, and cost efficiency

7. Stay up to date with industry trends, emerging technologies, and design methodologies, and apply this knowledge to enhance product development processes

8. Adhere to project timelines, deliverables, and budgets, ensuring the timely completion of projects

Pre-requisite:

• Must be a graduate in B.E. Mechanical (Full-time) with 3-6 years of experience in engineering design.

• Proven experience as a Product Design Engineer or in a similar role, with a track record of successfully delivering high-quality products to market.

• Proficiency in using SolidWorks for 3D modelling, engineering analysis, and creating detailed engineering drawings

• Strong understanding of design principles, materials, manufacturing processes, and engineering standards.

• Experience with rapid prototyping techniques and tools (e.g., 3D printing, CNC machining) to iterate and validate design concepts.

• Knowledge of simulation and analysis tools (e.g., Finite Element Analysis) to evaluate product performance and durability.

Key Points:

1. Job Type: Full-time – In-Office – Permanent (Monday – Friday)

2. Location: Raheja Towers, Anna Salai (Mount Road), Chennai