Mechanical Design Engineer

Company Description

Saltech Design Labs Pvt. Ltd., established in 2018, is a recognized Startup India entity focused on developing innovative waste-to-value technologies. The company is celebrated for its 10+ intellectual properties and 15+ prestigious national and international awards, including a National Award conferred by the Hon. Prime Minister of India. Saltech specializes in creating sustainable, closed-loop recycling solutions to transform waste such as single-use plastics and industrial byproducts into high-performance, eco-friendly building materials. Their patented processes enable the production of carbon-negative composite materials, such as blocks, bricks, and tiles, offering a sustainable and cost-effective alternative to traditional construction materials. Saltech is supported by the Government of Gujarat and the Government of India and operates under the PDEU Innovation & Incubation Centre.

Role Description 

Type: Full-Time - On-Site, On-Floor, In-Office (Subject to project or work allocation) 

Location: Zak GIDC, Vahelal, Ahmedabad, Gujarat.   

Salary Range: 2,50,000 INR – 4,50,000 INR per annum (subject to experience and performance)   

Work Hours: 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM  

Work Schedule: 6 working days per week 

Responsibilities: 

• Ideation, Conceptualization, Design & Development of dry-waste recycling machines & sorting systems. 
• Design for manufacturing, drafting and efficient assembly of parts, components, and systems. 
• Lead prototype fabrication, run functional tests, measure performance, and iterate designs. 
• Define maintenance points, lubrication plans and critical spares list. 
• Produce Bill of Materials, assembly drawings, maintenance manuals for manufacturing and field teams. 
• Coordinate with purchase team for timely procurement of components. 
• Conducting on-field market visits to verify job work. 
• Develop and implement QC to ensure the manufacturing team follows engineering drawings and GD&T standards. 
• Create and maintain complete engineering documentation including design drawings, installation manuals, and technical specifications. 

 Qualifications: 

• Bachelor's or master's degree in mechanical engineering or related field. 
• Expertise in Design Engineering, Machine Design, Mechanical Engineering and Manufacturing. 
• Familiarity with Product Design and Computer-Aided Design (CAD) software as well as Computer-Aided Manufacturing software (SolidWorks, Creo, Mastercam, AutoCAD, CATIA, Key Shot, ANSYS etc.) 
• Experience in designing and developing prototypes 
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills 
• Excellent attention to detail. 
• Experience in the waste management or sustainability industries is a plus. 
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment 
• Professional Fluency in English (Written/Spoken) 

Applicable for: 

• Candidate who can start immediately. 
• Candidate who has relevant skills and interests. 
• Candidate who can provide sample or demo of their previous/ current work experience. 
• Candidates with proficiency in the local language or those residing in nearby states will be given preference. 

Selection Process: 

The selection process will comprise three stages: 

• HR Round 
• Practical/Technical Assessment (Shop-floor Evaluation) 
• Tool Test  
• Final Managerial Round 

Depending on your performance during the interview, a training or probation period may be applicable to your candidacy. 

The candidate will gain exposure to advanced manufacturing operations, production optimization strategies, and quality management practices while working on industrial-scale mechanical systems.