Senior Design Engineer

Senior Design Engineer – Roles & Responsibilities (5–8 Years)

Engineering / Manufacturing / Industrial Company

Product & Component Design

• Lead design of mechanical parts, assemblies, and systems using CAD tools (SolidWorks / AutoCAD / CATIA /Creo, Etc).
• Develop 3D models, detailed 2D drawings, and technical specifications.
• Apply GD&T, tolerance stack-ups, and design for manufacturability (DFM).

Engineering Calculations & Analysis

• Perform engineering calculations related to strength, load, materials, and performance.
• Conduct basic FEA or coordinate with analysis team for validation.
• Ensure designs meet safety, reliability, and industry standards.

Project Ownership

• Manage complete design cycle from concept to production release.
• Prepare Bill of Materials (BOM), engineering change documents, and revision control.
• Support cost estimation and feasibility studies for new projects.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with Production, Quality, Procurement, R&D, and Testing teams.
• Support manufacturing during prototype build, trials, and production ramp-up.
• Coordinate with suppliers for material selection, manufacturability, and technical queries.

Problem Solving & Improvement

• Identify design issues, perform root cause analysis (RCA), and implement corrective actions.
• Drive design optimization, weight reduction, and cost-saving initiatives.
• Participate in FMEA, Kaizen, and continuous improvement activities.

Prototype & Testing Support

• Assist in prototype assembly, functionality testing, validation, and documentation.
• Review test results and make necessary design modifications.

Documentation & Compliance

• Prepare design reports, test reports, and design justification documents.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards (ISO, ASME, customer specs).
• Maintain complete engineering records in systems.

Customer Interaction

• Participate in customer meetings to understand technical requirements.
• Provide design presentations, technical clarifications, and engineering solutions.

Team Leadership

• Guide junior engineers and review their designs/drawings.
• Ensure adherence to engineering best practices and design guidelines.