# Lead Mechanical Designer

**Company:** [Weekday AI](http://jobs.workable.com/companies/pxG9rDgnvZm2c86JUchT1j.md)
**Location:** Chennai, India
**Workplace:** on site
**Employment type:** Full-time
**Department:** Weekday's Client via platform

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## Description

**This role is for one of Weekday’s clients**

  
Min Experience: 10+ years  
Location: Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India  
JobType: full-time

We are seeking an experienced **Lead Mechanical Designer** with 7–8+ years of experience in hardware product development, preferably within robotics, industrial automation, special-purpose machinery, or related engineering domains. The role involves leading mechanical design activities from concept development through detailed engineering, prototyping, validation, and final implementation.

## Requirements

### Key Responsibilities

-   Lead the complete mechanical design lifecycle for special-purpose machines, from concept and feasibility through detailed design and production.
-   Develop detailed engineering drawings, 3D models, and design specifications using CAD tools.
-   Design and optimize mechanical assemblies, machine components, and systems to meet performance, reliability, and safety requirements.
-   Collaborate with electrical, software, controls, manufacturing, and project teams to ensure seamless integration of mechanical and machine systems.
-   Conduct design feasibility studies, tolerance analysis, and risk assessments to identify potential engineering challenges and develop effective solutions.
-   Drive prototyping, testing, validation, and design iterations for new machine and product development initiatives.
-   Review and improve existing designs to enhance performance, manufacturability, cost efficiency, and reliability.
-   Provide technical leadership, guidance, and mentorship to junior engineers and mechanical design team members.
-   Ensure engineering designs comply with applicable industry standards, safety requirements, and regulatory guidelines.
-   Stay updated on emerging mechanical design technologies, manufacturing methods, and industry best practices.
-   Contribute to continuous improvement of mechanical design processes, standards, documentation, and engineering workflows.

### Requirements

-   7–8+ years of hands-on experience in mechanical design and hardware product development.
-   Strong experience in special-purpose machines, industrial automation, robotics, or complex mechanical systems.
-   Proficiency in **AutoCAD, SolidWorks, and CATIA**.
-   Strong understanding of mechanical design principles, engineering drawings, tolerances, assemblies, and manufacturing processes.
-   Experience taking products or machine designs from concept through prototyping, testing, and final implementation.
-   Strong cross-functional collaboration and problem-solving skills.
-   Ability to lead design activities while mentoring and supporting junior engineers.

### Must-Have Skills

-   AutoCAD
-   SolidWorks
-   CATIA

### Good-to-Have Skills

-   New Product Development
-   Special Purpose Machine Design
-   Industrial Automation
-   Robotics
-   Product Prototyping & Validation