Mechanical Design Engineer

Ovii's Interpretation of the Role

We seek a Mechanical Design Engineer to create and iterate hardware for aerospace programs, from aircraft mechanisms to test rigs. The role demands hands‑on design, rapid prototyping, and ownership of manufacturing documentation.

Role Snapshot

• Hands‑on mechanical design
• 3D CAD modeling & drawings
• Design for Manufacturing & Assembly
• Prototype development & testing
• BOM and documentation ownership
• Cross‑program collaboration

Must-Have Requirements

• Industry‑standard CAD software
• Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA)
• Manufacturing processes (machining, sheet metal, composites, welding, additive)
• Mechanical design fundamentals
• Hands‑on hardware development from concept to testing
• complex mechanisms, actuations, linkages, rotating machineries

Nice-to-Have Signals

• Familiarity with GD&T and tolerance stack‑up analysis

Work Setup

• Location: Bangalore, India
• Work mode: ONSITE
• Employment type: Full-Time

Eligibility Gates

• Visa sponsorship: unknown

Not Specified in JD

• Salary range
• Visa sponsorship
• Remote eligibility
• Education requirement
• Certifications
• Relocation
• Notice period
• Travel
• Security clearance
• Coding test
• Portfolio
• GitHub
• Writing sample
• Cover letter

What You'll Likely Work On

• Design mechanical components, assemblies, fixtures, and test rigs for aerospace programs
• Develop detailed 3D CAD models, 2D drawings, and manufacturing documentation
• Apply DFM/DFA principles across machining, sheet‑metal, composites, welding, and additive processes
• Perform tolerance analysis, interference checks, and fit/function reviews for complex assemblies
• Collaborate with engineers, technicians, machinists, vendors, and manufacturing teams to move designs from CAD to hardware
• Iterate designs rapidly based on prototype builds, testing, and failure investigations
• Own BOMs, drawings, specifications, and engineering documentation for assigned hardware
• Maintain and organize CAD and engineering data within the company’s PDM/PLM system

Good Fit If You Have

• Enjoy solving new mechanical problems and turning ideas into working hardware quickly
• Strong problem‑solving ability with practical engineering trade‑offs
• Comfortable working in a rapid‑iteration, no‑hierarchy culture