Mechanical Project Lead Engineer (12-15 Years Experience)
Position Title: Project Lead Engineer
Experience Required: 12-15 Years
Industry: Heavy Engineering / Industrial Equipment / Machinery
Location: Bangalore (preferred) / Remote (Hybrid Working)
Employment Type: Full-time
No. of Position: 1
Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced Mechanical Project Lead Engineer to lead and support end-to-end product development initiatives within our engineering organization. The ideal candidate will have deep mechanical design expertise, strong project leadership capabilities, and hands-on proficiency with CAD tools such as CATIA, UG-NX (Siemens NX), and Creo. A background in heavy engineering or Industrial equipment is essential for success in this role.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead mechanical engineering activities across the full product development lifecycle from concept design through validation, prototyping, testing, and release.
- Manage cross-functional team's collaboration.
- Develop project execution plans, engineering deliverables, schedules, and risk mitigation strategies.
- Drive design reviews, DFMEA sessions, and ensure adherence to technical requirements and industry standards.
- Ensure project milestones & timelines are met with high-quality deliverables.
- Provide technical leadership in mechanical system design, modeling, and analysis for complex heavy-engineering products.
- Create 3D/2D models, assemblies, and detailed engineering drawings using CATIA, UG-NX, and Creo.
- Apply design-for-manufacturability, design-for-assembly, and design-for-serviceability principles.
- Conduct tolerance stack-up analysis, material selection, structural integrity checks, and performance assessments.
- Review engineering documentation, change requests, and technical specifications.
- Mentor and guide junior engineers and cross-functional technical teams.
Technical Expertise & Support
- Review designs, provide technical clarifications, and ensure compliance with engineering requirements.
- Support prototype builds, shop-floor integration, and validation testing activities.
- Troubleshoot complex design, manufacturing, or integration issues and implement robust engineering solutions.
- Prepare engineering reports, design documents, and technical presentations for stakeholders.
- Ensure compliance with industry regulations, customer specifications, and internal quality systems.
- Maintain strong configuration management and engineering change control.
Required Skills & Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
- 1215 years of experience in mechanical engineering and product development.
- Proven track record in leading engineering projects in the heavy engineering, machinery, automotive, construction equipment, or industrial equipment domain.
- Strong proficiency in CATIA, UG-NX (Siemens NX), and Creo CAD environments.
- Deep understanding of mechanical systems, structural components, hydraulics/pneumatics (preferred), and manufacturing processes.
- Strong knowledge of GD&T, FEA fundamentals, and engineering standards.
- Excellent project management, leadership, communication, and problemsolving skills.
Preferred Attributes
- Certification in project management (PMP/Prince2) is an added advantage.
- Exposure to PLM tools such as Teamcenter, ENOVIA, or Windchill.
- Experience with value engineering, cost reduction, and reliability engineering.
- Strong analytical mindset and ability to make technically sound, datadriven decisions.
Why Join Us
- Opportunity to lead critical product development initiatives.
- Collaboration with global engineering teams and top OEMs.
- Growth-oriented environment with global exposure.
- Competitive compensation, benefits, and growth opportunities.
