Mechanical Engineer–Product Design & Development

Job Description

• Hands-on work in Product Design & New Product Development (NPD) across the full development lifecycle.
• 3D modeling, assemblies, and engineering drawings using SolidWorks; 2D drafting as required.
• Performing structural and CFD analyses using ANSYS Mechanical and ANSYS Fluent.
• Applying Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA) principles in product development.
• Prototype development, fabrication, testing, and iterative improvement of products.
• Operating machine shop equipment including VMC, CNC/Conventional Lathe, Milling, and Drilling Machines.
• Preparing GD&T-compliant engineering drawings and adhering to manufacturing best practices.

Requirements and preferences

• Qualification: B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering
• 1–2 years of hands-on experience in Product Design & New Product Development (NPD); 2 years preferred.
• Proficiency in SolidWorks (3D Modeling, Assemblies, Drawings) and 2D Drafting.
• Experience with ANSYS Mechanical (Structural Analysis) and ANSYS Fluent (CFD Analysis).
• Knowledge of Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA).
• Familiarity with machine shop equipment: VMC, CNC/Conventional Lathe, Milling, and Drilling Machines.
• Knowledge of GD&T, engineering drawings, and manufacturing practices.
• Self-driven with strong ownership mindset; experience in product development, R&D, or prototyping environments preferred.

About the Team

This role is part of Venture Center's hands-on engineering and prototyping ecosystem, supporting deep-tech startups and innovators at the intersection of design, fabrication, and product development. Learn more here

General requirements and expectations from Venture Center employees:

• Venture Center is a non‐profit organization with aim to benefit society by promoting entrepreneurs and start‐ups. Thus, Venture Center seeks employees and consultants with a strong interest and passion in seeing technology innovators, entrepreneurs, and start‐ups succeed, and a strong "service" ethos.
• A strong feature of Venture Center jobs is the rich learning environment and opportunity provided to employees to experiment, take initiative and be creative. The work of most employees has visible impact which can be satisfying. All employees benefit from access to high quality facilities and work environments. Compensation packages can be flexible but are often conservative due to Venture Center’s non‐profit status.
• General requirements include: a) strong ethical standards and work ethics, b) comfort with computers, computer applications and internet, c) strong communication skills – spoken and written.
• Venture Center’s working hours are 9.30 AM – 5.30 PM (Monday to Friday and alternate Saturday) and are designed to keep operations of Venture Center convenient for the start‐ups, entrepreneurs, inventors and others that the organization serves. Managers in certain functions are provided the opportunity to avail of flexible hours. All jobs are located in Pune, Maharashtra, India. 

Venture Center is an equal-opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant based on age, color, disability, gender, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation or parental status.