Conifer
Website:
conifer.io
Job details:
Job Title: Mechanical Design Engineer
Location: Pune, INDIA
Experience: 3-6 years
Job Summary
As a Mechanical Design Engineer within the Engineering team, you will be the critical link between product innovation and factory execution. You will lead the design and implementation of robust fixtures, tooling, and equipment necessary for high-volume automotive production. Your mission is to translate complex EV powertrain designs into scalable, repeatable manufacturing processes, ensuring that released products move seamlessly from the CAD environment to the shop floor.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and detail high-precision manufacturing fixtures, jigs, gauges, and assembly aids to ensure efficient line operation and product quality.
- Conduct Design Reviews and utilize FEA (Finite Element Analysis) or stress/strain calculations to validate fixture integrity and performance.
- Develop comprehensive 2D engineering drawings with expert-level GD&T (ASME/ISO standards) for procurement and fabrication.
- Lead the transition of released products into active production, establishing workflows, process parameters, and standard operating procedures.
- Act as the primary technical liaison between R&D and the Shop Floor, converting abstract engineering concepts into actionable manufacturing solutions.
- Provide high-level troubleshooting and engineering support to resolve complex manufacturing issues, ensuring process stability for released products.
- Identify opportunities for design standardization, cost reduction, and tooling optimization to enhance plant-wide efficiency.
Qualifications & Experience
- BE / BTech in Mechanical, Automotive, or Electrical Engineering
- 3–6 years of experience in NVH testing
- Proficiency in CATIA or SolidWorks for complex assembly and fixture design.
- Working knowledge of GD&T and drafting standards.
- Familiarity with machining, welding, sheet metal, and 3D printing
- Understanding of tooling materials (tool steels, aluminum alloys, etc.)
- Proven ability to manage projects from initial inception through to final process setup and product release.
Preferred Skills & Attributes
- Experience with EV powertrains or electric motors
- Understanding of manufacturing and quality processes
- Hands-on and detail-oriented approach
- Structured problem-solving skills
- Ability to work cross-functionally
- Willingness to spend time on the shop floor as required
Why Join Us
- High Ownership: Be directly responsible for designs that impact product and process decisions.
- Work with Purpose: Contribute to building clean, sustainable, and future-forward mobility products.
- Skill Development: Gain exposure to electrical, mechanical, thermal, and embedded systems in cutting edge EV technologies.
- Collaborative Culture: Work with an agile, engineering-first team solving meaningful challenges.
- Accelerated Growth: Be part of a startup environment where learning is rapid and contributions are visible.
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