Technical Lead - Mechanical Design
AMETEK · Bengaluru
The Design Engineer (Tech Lead) is a hands-on individual contributor responsible for executing reverse engineering, design, analysis, prototyping, and validation activities. This role owns end-to-end delivery of engineering projects within scope, ensuring high-quality, timely completion in compliance with aerospace and regulatory standards. Work location Bangalore, India.
Key Responsibilities:
Engineering Execution
- Independently execute complete reverse engineering and FAA-PMA development projects, including input analysis, dimensional/material characterization, design development, prototyping, validation, and final release.
- Interpret technical specifications and define required engineering activities, deliverables, and documentation across all phases of development.
- Perform hands-on metrology and reverse engineering using tools such as calipers, gauges, VMM, and 3D scanning to establish dimensions, tolerances, and manufacturing processes.
- Define and execute tests to determine material properties and validate functional and performance requirements.
Design & Development
- Develop 3D CAD models and detailed manufacturing drawings, applying GD&T, DFM, tolerance stack-up analysis, and aerospace design principles (materials, loading, fatigue, corrosion).
- Prepare and manage engineering documentation including BOMs, specifications, ATPs, qualification plans, and test reports.
- Ensure designs meet customer, regulatory, and AS9100 quality requirements.
Project Ownership
- Plan, estimate, and manage personal deliverables to ensure timely completion of drawings, specifications, and documentation.
- Coordinate design reviews and approvals with relevant stakeholders.
- Drive sourcing activities including supplier interactions, RFQs, technical clarifications, and prototype procurement.
Validation & Manufacturing Support
- Lead verification and validation activities, including qualification and acceptance testing, ensuring compliance with design and regulatory requirements.
- Analyse test results, resolve non-conformances, and implement corrective actions to ensure product performance and reliability.
- Provide hands-on support for prototyping, manufacturing, and first article inspection (FAI) activities.
- Support NPD, OEM, and sustaining engineering efforts, including design improvements and issue resolution.
Change Management & Governance
- Create and manage ECN/DCN, update drawings and BOMs, and ensure proper release in PDM/Vault systems.
- Take ownership of technical decisions and drive issues to closure with minimal supervision.
- Ensure all deliverables are complete, compliant, and release ready.
Position Requirements:
Education
- B.E. / B. Tech in Mechanical Engineering
Experience
- 8–14 years of hands-on experience in mechanical component and system-level design
- End-to-end experience across the product development lifecycle (design to validation)
- Strong practical expertise in GD&T and Design for Manufacturing (DFM)
- Experience working with cross-functional teams and technical reviews.
- Aerospace or safety-critical design experience preferred.
- Proven ability to own technical decisions and execute independently.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
Technical Skills
- Advanced proficiency in Autodesk Inventor (2024+) or equivalent CAD tools, PDM/Vault, and MS Office
- Strong understanding of metrology, manufacturing drawings, and validation processes (QTP/ATP)
- Basic exposure to simulation and mechanical analysis
- Good knowledge of materials, machining processes, plastics, and surface finishing
Core Competencies
- Self-driven, hands-on engineer with strong ownership mindset
- Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
- Detail-oriented with a strong execution focus and systems thinking.
- Collaborative and effective across organizational levels
- Adaptable, proactive, and committed to continuous learning
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in aerospace/aviation domain
- Formal training or certification in GD&T
- Valid US B1 visa
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