Design Engineer – Advanced Technical Design

Job Requirements

Job Requirements

Education

·      M.Tech in Design Engineering / Mechanical Design / CAD-CAM

• Specialization or coursework in Materials Science, FEA, and Programming Tool

Relevant Experience

• 0 to 2 years in product design, simulation and materials engineering
• Experience in consumer product design preferred

Key Responsibilities/key deliverables

Key Responsibilities

·      Develop optimized designs using CAD and FEA tools.

·      Automate repetitive design tasks through scripting to improve efficiency.

·      Evaluate and select suitable materials for design applications and introduce innovative materials to horology.

·      Perform Finite Element Analysis to assess structural integrity, shock resistance, and water resistance of watch components.

·      Conduct tolerance stack-up, GD&T, and fitment analysis for micro-mechanical parts.

·      Collaborate with vendors to ensure tooling and manufacturing feasibility.

·      Validate designs through simulations, prototyping, and testing.

·      Maintain accurate design documentation, including 3D models, 2D drawings, and Bills of Materials.

Key Deliverables / Performance Indicators

·      Quality and accuracy of validated 3D models and 2D drawings.

·      Comprehensive simulation reports and effective design iterations.

·      Successful implementation of automated design tools/scripts resulting in measurable design cycle time reduction.

·      Accuracy and reliability of simulation outcomes.

·      Number of successful design releases within planned timelines.

·      Positive feedback from manufacturing and quality teams on design feasibility and performance

Work Experience

Behavioural Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Effective communication and documentation ability
• Adaptability and a continuous learning mindset
• Strong collaboration across cross-functional teams

Technical Skills

• Advanced CAD modeling in CREO & AutoCAD
• FEA tools (Abaqus / ANSYS)
• Programming in Python / C++ / Java / MATLAB for design automation
• Material selection and analysis (Metals, polymers, composites)
• DFMEA, DFM/DFA principles
• Tolerance Stack up analysis & Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing
• Exposure to manufacturing processes:
• Design validation through simulation and prototyping
• Familiarity with PLM systems and BOM management
• Strong creativity, problem-solving, and aesthetic sense