UG NX Design Engineer 🔥🔥

Design Engineer / Project Coordinator
Department
Engineering & Design
Reports To
Operations Head / Managing Director
Job Purpose
The Design Engineer is responsible for product and mold design, engineering documentation, project coordination, and maintaining engineering records. The role acts as the central communication link between customers, sales, design, purchase, tool room, machining, assembly, quality, and production to ensure projects are completed on time with complete documentation.
Key Responsibilities

1. Design & Engineering

Design plastic components, molds, jigs and fixtures.
Prepare 3D models and 2D manufacturing drawings.
Perform DFM (Design for Manufacturability).
Prepare BOM (Bill of Materials).
Update revisions as per customer feedback.
Release approved drawings for manufacturing.

1. Project Coordination

Coordinate activities between:
Sales Team
Customer
Purchase Department
Tool Room
VMC Machining
EDM & Wire Cut
Surface Grinding
Assembly
Quality Department
Injection Molding
Dispatch
Follow up with each department daily to ensure project milestones are achieved.

1. Project Tracking

Maintain complete status of every project.
Track:
RFQ Received
Quote Submitted
PO Received
Design Started
Design Approved
Material Ordered
Material Received
VMC Machining
EDM
Wire Cut
Grinding
Assembly
Trial
Sample Dispatch
Customer Approval
Production Handover
Invoice Status
Prepare a Daily Project Status Report.

1. Document Control

Maintain engineering documents including:
Customer Drawings
Design Files
CAD Models
CAM Files
NC Programs
BOM
Tool Drawings
Inspection Reports
Trial Reports
Customer Communications
Revision History
Ensure all files are stored in the designated folder structure with proper version control.

1. Old Project Database

Maintain a searchable archive of previous projects.
Responsible for:
Organizing old project folders.
Updating revision history.
Retrieving old files whenever required.
Preventing duplicate work.
Maintaining backup of engineering data.

1. Customer Communication

Clarify technical requirements.
Send design approvals.
Attend technical discussions.
Record customer changes.
Coordinate sample approvals.

1. Engineering Change Management

Maintain Engineering Change Notes (ECN).
Update revised drawings.
Inform all departments regarding revisions.
Ensure obsolete drawings are removed from production.

1. Production Support

Support manufacturing by:
Solving machining issues.
Providing revised drawings.
Updating tool modifications.
Supporting trial activities.
Reducing rework through engineering improvements.

1. Continuous Improvement

Standardize design practices.
Develop reusable design libraries.
Improve design cycle time.
Maintain lessons learned from previous projects.
Daily Responsibilities
Review project status every morning.
Coordinate with all departments.
Update project tracker.
Release manufacturing drawings.
Follow up pending activities.
Update customers if required.
Maintain engineering records.
Close completed projects.
Required Skills
Software
SolidWorks / NX / Creo / Fusion 360
AutoCAD
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Word
PowerPoint
Zoho One / ERP (Preferred)
Technical Knowledge
Plastic Product Design
Injection Mold Design
Tool Room Practices
CNC Machining
VMC Operations
EDM
GD&T
Engineering Drawings
Mold Manufacturing Process
Soft Skills
Excellent communication
Project coordination
Planning and scheduling
Documentation
Problem solving
Time management
Attention to detail
Team collaboration
Education
Diploma / B.E. Mechanical / Production / Tool Engineering or equivalent.
Experience
2–5 years in Plastic Product Design, Mold Design, Tool Room, or Manufacturing.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Project completion as per schedule
Drawing accuracy
Number of design revisions
On-time drawing release
Project tracker updated daily
Documentation completeness
Customer response time
Coordination efficiency
Reduction in manufacturing delays due to engineering issues
100% engineering file backup and revision control
Authority
The Design Engineer is authorized to:
Release approved drawings.
Coordinate with all departments.
Follow up pending work.
Maintain engineering records.
Escalate project delays to management.