Lead - Design and Engineering

Experience 10 to 15years

location Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Mandatory Skills

• Design Review Protocol
• SOLIDWORKS
• Design Library
• Prototyping
• QA and Compliance

Required Skills & Competencies Engineering Domain Deep working knowledge of retail fixture and furniture manufacturing: metal (MS, SS, aluminium), wood (MDF, plywood, veneer), acrylic, composites; LED-based illuminated display systems including driver integration.

Design Tools SolidWorks (mandatory); SWood plugin for woodworking/furniture (strong advantage); AutoCAD; ability to review and approve 3D models and 2D production drawings to tolerance.

Prototype & QC Hands-on understanding of prototype build processes across multiple materials; ability to interpret dimensional inspection reports and surface finish assessments.

Technical Communication Ability to produce and review engineering documentation with drawing notes, material callouts, and specification language.

People Leadership Demonstrated experience leading a multi-discipline technical team; ability to manage workloads, resolve conflicts, and develop people.

Client-Facing Confidence Comfortable presenting technical content to senior client teams; ability to defend engineering decisions clearly and professionally.

Systems Thinking Ability to see the design-to-production pipeline as a system; identify where it breaks and fix it structurally, not just reactively.

Qualifications

• B.E. / B.Tech in Mechanical, Production, or Industrial Engineering (mandatory); M.Tech or MBA is an advantage but not required.
• 10-15 years of experience spanning design engineering, product development, and team leadership in a retail fixture, furniture, display manufacturing, or precision fabrication environment.
• Minimum 3 years in a role with direct reports across design and/or engineering functions.
• Demonstrated experience working on a global brand programme, technology, automotive, FMCG, or luxury retail, where engineering documentation standards were defined by the client, not the supplier.
• Proficiency in SolidWorks; SWood experience is a material advantage.

Experience in an ISO 9001-certified manufacturing environment is mandatory.

What Success Looks Like At 6 Months

• All Design & Engineering team members have clear work plans, weekly check-ins, and development goals.
• Design Review Protocol enforced on 100% of new projects, with zero production drawing errors reaching the factory floor.
• SWood-integrated design-to-BOM workflow running end-to-end with no manual workarounds.
• Proto Cell Approved Reference Sample library is complete for all active product lines.

What Success Looks Like At 12 Months

• The Design & Engineering function operates independently for all day-to-day decisions.
• Prototype first-pass approval rate at 80%+ across all client accounts.
• Team capability gap identified, and at least one new hire or development plan initiated.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Design & Engineering team, including resource planning, workload allocation, and team development.
• Oversee design reviews and ensure all projects follow the complete approval process before production. Review and approve production, shop, and assembly drawings for manufacturing.
• Drive adoption of SolidWorks/SWood and maintain an accurate design-to-BOM workflow.
• Manage design standards, libraries, specifications, tolerances, and finish requirements.
• Supervise prototype development, testing, and quality approvals before client submission.
• Ensure Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and resolve technical issues before production.
• Serve as the primary technical authority for engineering reviews, client queries, and change requests.
• Support RFQ/RFP submissions with technical documentation, drawings, and specifications.
• Collaborate with QA, production, and supply chain teams to improve quality and resolve technical challenges.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives, monitor engineering KPIs, and maintain drawing control processes.
• Support sustainability, compliance, and certification requirements across projects.