Chief UAV Mechanical Designer

At elite-corporate-solutions-private-limited, we create an impact by designing and building UAVs that make the world a better and safer place. Our philosophy is centered around creating UAVs with unmatched global specifications, helping Indian Defense, Paramilitary & Police forces ensure the safety of our citizens and ultimately save precious lives.

We are seeking a Senior Engineer - Mechanical Design to join our dynamic and interdisciplinary UAV engineering team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for the mechanical design and development of Hybrid UAV systems and subsystems, with an emphasis on design excellence, manufacturability, integration readiness, and cross-functional collaboration.

• CAD-Based Mechanical Design & Ownership:
  • Lead the mechanical design of Hybrid UAV subsystems and payload interfaces using advanced parametric CAD tools (preferably PTC Creo).
  • Develop and maintain complex CAD trees, system layouts, and 3D model integrity across revisions.
  • Drive modular and scalable design practices in line with product architecture.
• TAD (Tooling & Assembly Definition):
  • Must be proficient in TAD principles with hands-on experience in tooling and assembly strategies.
  • Prepare assembly BOMs, jigs and fixture interfaces, and support design-to-assembly planning.
  • Contribute to design improvements based on ease of assembly, maintainability, and ergonomics.
• PLM Integration:
  • Experienced in Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) systems for version control, workflows, and digital thread management.
  • Familiarity with Windchill PLM or equivalent for part structures, release cycles, and change management.
• Structural Design & Collaboration:
  • Sound understanding of structural analysis fundamentals (loads, boundary conditions, safety factors, fastener design, etc.).
  • Ability to interpret FEA results, collaborate with analysis teams, and optimize design based on structural feedback.
• Material Engineering & Manufacturability:
  • Strong knowledge of materials (metals, polymers, composites) with a clear understanding of process-specific constraints.
  • Evaluate designs for manufacturability, cost efficiency, and reliability using DFM, DFX, and material selection tools.
  • Prior experience working with high-performance materials, injection molding, and machining processes is advantageous.
• Additive Manufacturing & 3D Printing:
  • Well-versed in 3D printing techniques (FDM, SLA, SLS, MJF, DMLS, etc.).
  • Ability to select suitable printer types, grain structures, material properties, and post-processing requirements based on the use-case.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration:
  • Work closely with systems engineering, integration, sourcing, testing, and manufacturing teams.
  • Take ownership of the design deliverables, resolve cross-domain design issues, and ensure on-time maturity of the mechanical stack.
  • Support V&V (Validation & Verification) activities and ensure that mechanical designs are compliant with technical specs and regulatory needs.
• Root Cause Analysis:
  • Should be capable to understand physical behavior, correlate with design definition and derive root causes in collaboration with CFT.

The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's or Master's degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or a related discipline, along with 8+ years of experience in mechanical product design, preferably in aerospace, UAVs, or robotics. Proficiency in 3D CAD modeling (preferably Creo), TAD, and GD&T, as well as experience in PLM/PDM platforms, ideally Windchill, is also required. Exposure to FEA results interpretation and collaborative optimization with analysts, knowledge of DFX, DFM, and high-performance material-process pairing, and hands-on experience with 3D printing tools and decision-making for rapid prototyping vs. end-use applications are highly desirable.

Desired behavioural values include commitment to common purpose and goals, seating respect on the table, displaying integrity and ethics, taking initiative and ownership with accountabilities, being passionate about making a difference, and maintaining and managing interpersonal harmonious relationships.