Assistant Manager – Mechanical Design (Special Purpose Machines)

Job Title: Assistant Manager – Mechanical Design (Special Purpose Machines)
Location: Pune (On-site)
Experience Required: 6+ years
Industry: Engineering & Manufacturing

Role & Responsibilities:

• Lead the mechanical design of structural components and assemblies for special purpose machines (road rollers, asphalt pavers, saw cutters, etc.).

• Guide and manage a design team, overseeing model creation, analysis, validation, and final product implementation.

• Use tools like Creo, UG NX, SolidWorks (and ideally Teamcenter) to perform conceptual and detailed design.

• Perform GD&T, tolerance stack-ups, DFMEA, DFA, DFS, and ensure safety/industry standards compliance.

• Collaborate with manufacturing, product management, vendors, and clients to ensure design feasibility and cost-effectiveness.

• Work on ECO/ECN for product improvement and sustaining engineering.

• Select and specify standard components (gearboxes, motors, hydraulics, etc.).

• Support manufacturing processes by ensuring design for manufacturability and assembly.

What We’re Looking For

• 6+ years of mechanical/structural design experience, preferably in special-purpose machines or heavy equipment.

• Hands-on experience in 3D modelling (Creo, UG NX, SolidWorks) and experience with PLM tools (Teamcenter preferred).

• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, tolerance analysis, GD&T, and design for manufacturing/assembly.

• Excellent communication skills and ability to lead a team and work cross-functionally.

• Bonus: Experience with powertrain components or mobile equipment mechanisms.