Lead Mechanical Engineer

Lead Mechanical Engineer Company: Miko Location: Mumbai Work Week: Mon - Fri About the Role We are looking for a highly driven and detail-oriented Lead Mechanical Engineer with strong expertise in New Product Development (NPD) and New Product Introduction (NPI) to join our engineering team in Mumbai. The ideal candidate should have hands-on experience in designing and developing mechanical systems/subsystems for high-volume products, preferably from the Robotics , Consumer Electronics , or Electronics Manufacturing domain. This role requires strong ownership across the complete product development lifecycle — from concept and feasibility to design validation and manufacturing readiness. Key Responsibilities Lead the mechanical design and development of products/systems/subsystems from concept to production. Lead, mentor, and manage a small team of mechanical design engineers, ensuring effective task allocation, technical guidance, timely delivery, and overall team development. Ensure the design aligns with product architecture, functional requirements, quality, reliability, and cost objectives. Drive NPD/NPI activities , including prototype development, validation, pilot builds, and mass production readiness. Work closely with cross-functional teams including Electronics, Firmware, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Quality teams. Conduct concept studies, feasibility analysis, and introduce innovative technologies/processes. Ensure designs comply with safety, reliability, and applicable regulatory standards. Perform structural design, tolerance analysis, hand calculations, and FEM/FEA analysis. Create and maintain detailed 3D CAD models, manufacturing drawings, EBOMs, and engineering documentation. Conduct DFMEA and proactively identify product and manufacturing risks. Drive DFM/DFA practices to optimize product manufacturability and assembly efficiency. Support vendor development, tooling discussions, and production issue resolution during ramp-up. Ensure modular integration consistency and product certification compliance. Define work breakdown structure, timelines, effort estimates, and cost assessments for assigned modules/projects. Maintain proper engineering documentation as per company and industry standards. Stay updated with emerging technologies, materials, and engineering practices. Required Qualifications & Experience B.E./B.Tech/M.Tech in Mechanical or Mechatronics Engineering. 5–10 years of experience in mechanical design & development. Mandatory experience in NPD/NPI for mass-produced products. Prior experience in Robotics , Consumer Electronics , Electronics Manufacturing , or Medical Devices preferred. Strong expertise in: Structural design & hand calculations 3D CAD modeling and manufacturing drawings FEM/FEA analysis DFMEA, DFM/DFA, material selection, and EBOM creation Proficiency in SolidWorks, Creo/Pro-E, Solid Edge, or equivalent CAD tools. Exposure to manufacturing processes, tooling, and production engineering. Strong problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills. Knowledge of IEC 60601 or similar compliance standards is a plus. Why Join Miko? Opportunity to work on cutting-edge consumer robotics products. Exposure to end-to-end product development and manufacturing scale-up. Collaborative and innovation-driven engineering culture. High-impact role with strong ownership and growth opportunities.