Design Engineer – NPD / Sheet Metal Design Expert

Position: Design Engineer – NPD / Sheet Metal Design Expert

Experience: Minimum 4 Years

Location: Thane / Pune

Key Domains: New Product Development (NPD), Sheet Metal Design, Tooling, Manufacturing

We are seeking a highly skilled Design Engineer with deep expertise in sheet metal design and new product development (NPD). The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with product conceptualization, reverse engineering, and design for manufacturability. A strong understanding of fabrication processes, tooling, and prototyping is essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and contribute to innovative concept design and development of sheet metal products.
• Execute and support end-to-end NPD projects with focus on manufacturability and cost-efficiency.
• Create solid and surface models and generate manufacturing-ready drawings for sheet metal components.
• Apply advanced knowledge of bending, forming, welding, and weldment drawings.
• Engage in reverse engineering activities to improve or redesign existing products.
• Use CAD tools proficiently: SolidWorks, Solid Edge, UG NX, CREO, Inventor, etc.
• Work across modules including Sheet Metal, Solid Modeling, Assemblies, Surfacing, and Drafting.
• Interpret and apply GD&T, tolerance stack-up, and standards such as ANSI, ISO, and DFMEA.
• Provide inputs for tool and die design, and collaborate with tool rooms and manufacturing teams.
• Contribute to plastic mold and die casting concept development (basic level).
• Support jigs and fixture design for manufacturing and assembly.
• Collaborate with prototyping teams and handle 3D printed parts for testing and validation.

Required Skills & Attributes

• Strong hands-on experience in sheet metal design and manufacturing processes.
• Background in tool design, die making, and manufacturing domain.
• Fair understanding of plastic molding, die casting, and tooling concepts.
• Proactive, innovative thinker with a solution-driven mindset.
• Effective team player and self-starter who thrives in collaborative environments.
• Practical knowledge of prototyping, testing, and shop floor operations.
• Excellent communication, documentation, and problem-solving skills.