About this Mechanical Engineer role at Weekday AI
This role is for one of the Weekday's clients
Salary range: Rs 100000 - Rs 1000000 (ie INR 1 - 10 LPA)
Min Experience: 3+ years
Location: Bangalore
JobType: full-time
We are looking for a talented and detail-oriented Mechanical Engineer to join our engineering team. The ideal candidate should have strong expertise in mechanical design and product development, with hands-on experience using SolidWorks to design, validate, and optimize mechanical systems and components. Candidates with prior exposure to the defense industry and an understanding of high-reliability engineering standards will be highly preferred.
This role involves working closely with cross-functional teams to develop innovative mechanical solutions, support prototype development, and ensure products meet stringent quality, performance, and manufacturability requirements. The ideal candidate should possess excellent analytical skills, strong problem-solving abilities, and a passion for engineering excellence.
Immediate joiners are preferred. Candidates must be available to attend a Face-to-Face interview as part of the selection process.
Requirements
Key Responsibilities
- Design and develop mechanical components, assemblies, and systems using SolidWorks.
- Prepare detailed 3D models, engineering drawings, and manufacturing documentation.
- Perform mechanical design calculations, tolerance analysis, and component selection.
- Collaborate with electrical, manufacturing, and quality teams throughout the product development lifecycle.
- Develop innovative design solutions while ensuring compliance with industry and organizational standards.
- Support prototype development, testing, validation, and design improvements based on test results.
- Evaluate product performance and recommend modifications to improve efficiency, reliability, and manufacturability.
- Apply engineering principles related to structural analysis, thermal performance, and material selection.
- Participate in design reviews, technical discussions, and root cause analysis for engineering issues.
- Ensure designs are optimized for production, cost, durability, and maintainability.
- Maintain accurate engineering documentation and revision control throughout project execution.
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives for design methodologies and engineering processes.
Required Skills
Must-Have Skills
- Strong experience in Mechanical Design for complex mechanical systems and assemblies.
- Hands-on expertise with SolidWorks for part modeling, assemblies, sheet metal, and detailed engineering drawings.
- Experience working in the Defense industry or on defense-related products with exposure to quality and reliability standards.
- Strong understanding of engineering drawings, GD&T, tolerancing, and manufacturing processes.
- Knowledge of material properties, fabrication techniques, machining, and assembly practices.
- Excellent analytical thinking and mechanical problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within multidisciplinary teams.
Good-to-Have Skills
- Experience in 3D Modeling and advanced CAD methodologies.
- Knowledge of Heat Transfer principles and thermal analysis.
- Strong understanding of Strength of Materials (SOM) and mechanical stress analysis.
- Familiarity with prototype development, testing, and validation processes.
- Exposure to product lifecycle management (PLM) tools and documentation standards.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
- 3–7 years of professional experience in mechanical design and product development.
- Experience in defense, aerospace, heavy engineering, or other high-precision manufacturing environments will be an advantage.
- Strong communication, documentation, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects while maintaining high-quality engineering standards.