Mechanical Project Lead Engineer

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.
  
  

• 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.
  
  

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 12–15 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 problem‑solving skills.
  
  

• 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, data‑driven decisions.
  
  

• 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.