Senior Design Engineer / Lead Design Engineer – Mechanical

Senior Design Engineer / Lead Design Engineer – Mechanical

Key Responsibilities

Design & Engineering

• Lead and execute 3D modelling and 2D detailing activities using Autodesk Inventor, SolidWorks, and AutoCAD.
• Develop and review engineering designs based on concept sketches, layouts, technical specifications, and client requirements.
• Review and approve design models, manufacturing drawings, fabrication drawings, BOMs, and engineering deliverables in compliance with applicable engineering standards, project specifications, and quality requirements.
• Ensure design accuracy, constructability, manufacturability, maintainability, and cost-effectiveness of equipment and systems.
• Perform engineering calculations, design validations, and technical evaluations as required.

Technical Leadership

• Provide technical leadership for projects in at least one of the following domains:
• Steel Plant Equipment
• Heavy Equipment / Structural Design
• Boilers
• Power Plant Equipment
• Process Plant Equipment
• Material Handling Systems
• Mining Machinery
• Mineral Processing Plants
• Special Purpose Machines (SPM)
• Lead design planning activities and manage engineering priorities to achieve project schedules and milestones.
• Participate in design reviews, risk assessments, HAZOP studies (where applicable), and value engineering initiatives.
• Interface directly with customers, consultants, and project stakeholders during review meetings and technical discussions.
• Resolve complex technical issues and provide practical engineering solutions.

Checker & Quality Assurance Responsibilities

• Perform independent checking and approval of engineering drawings, 3D models, assemblies, BOMs, calculations, and fabrication documents.
• Verify compliance with project specifications, design standards, customer requirements, and applicable international codes.
• Ensure proper implementation of GD&T, limits & fits, welding symbols, tolerances, and manufacturing requirements.
• Review assembly interfaces, fit-up conditions, clearances, serviceability, and maintainability aspects.
• Identify design inconsistencies, clashes, omissions, and manufacturability concerns before release.
• Ensure drawing quality, completeness, revision control, and document consistency across project deliverables.
• Maintain high standards of checking accuracy while adhering to project schedules and quality objectives.
• Support root cause analysis and corrective actions for design-related issues identified during manufacturing, installation, or commissioning.

Team Leadership & Mentoring

• Guide, mentor, and develop junior and mid-level engineers, designers, and checkers.
• Review team deliverables and provide constructive technical feedback.
• Delegate tasks effectively and monitor progress to ensure timely project execution.
• Foster a culture of engineering excellence, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Cross-Functional Coordination

• Coordinate with manufacturing, procurement, quality, and site teams to support fabrication and installation activities.
• Provide technical support during manufacturing, assembly, inspection, and commissioning phases.
• Drive continuous improvement in design methodologies, engineering standards, workflows, and best practices.

Required Skill Set

Experience

• Minimum 7–10 years of core engineering design experience in any one or more of the following domains:
• Steel Plant Equipment
• Heavy Equipment / Structural Design
• Boilers
• Power Plant Equipment
• Process Plant Equipment
• Material Handling Systems
• Mining Machinery
• Mineral Processing Plants
• Special Purpose Machines (SPM)

Technical Competencies

• Strong expertise in creating, reviewing, and approving complex 3D models and 2D manufacturing/fabrication drawings.
• Excellent capability to interpret and develop designs from concept sketches, layouts, engineering calculations, and client specifications.
• Strong application of mechanical and structural engineering principles in equipment and system design.
• In-depth knowledge of manufacturing processes, fabrication practices, machining, welding, and assembly techniques.
• Advanced knowledge of GD&T, limits & fits, welding symbols, tolerance stack-up analysis, and relevant international standards/codes.
• Strong understanding of BOM management, document control, engineering change management, and design release processes.
• Experience in design checking, technical approvals, and quality assurance processes.

Leadership & Checker Qualities

• Proven ability to lead engineering teams and manage technical deliverables.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities with exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to identify design risks, potential failures, and manufacturability issues during review stages.
• Sound engineering judgment and decision-making skills.
• Strong ownership, accountability, and commitment to engineering excellence.
• Ability to maintain accuracy and quality under demanding project schedules.
• Effective mentoring and coaching capabilities.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills for client interactions and internal coordination.
• High professional integrity and adherence to engineering ethics and quality standards.

Mandatory Software Experience

• Autodesk Inventor – Minimum 4+ years
• SolidWorks – Minimum 4+ years
• AutoCAD – Minimum 5+ years

Preferred

• Experience with Plant Layout Design and Equipment Integration.
• Familiarity with ERP/PDM/PLM systems.
• Exposure to FEA tools and engineering calculations software.
• Experience working with global engineering standards and international clients.