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Lead Mechanical Design Engineer

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About Sickle Innovations

Sickle Innovations develops affordable mechanization solutions for farmers. We design, prototype, manufacture, and deploy agricultural equipment that solves real-world problems in the field. Our work involves continuous interaction with farmers, rapid product development, testing, and iteration.

If you enjoy working on real engineering challenges rather than only sitting behind a desk, this role is for you.

Role Overview

We are seeking a Lead Mechanical Design Engineer with 5–10 years of experience in mechanical machine design and mechanical automation systems to join our team.

This is an on-site, full-time role where you will be responsible for managing and overseeing all mechanical engineering projects, designing innovative machinery, and leading a team of 7–10 mechanical design engineers.

The role involves utilizing CAD software, handling mechanical automation systems (including conveyors and Pneumatic systems), conducting research and development, and managing projects to ensure timely and high-quality deliverables..

Required Qualifications

  • 5–10 years of experience in Mechanical Machine Design
  • Sound knowledge and experience in Product Development.
  • Strong expertise in Mechanical Engineering and Machine Design.
  • Proficiency in CAD software.
  • Proven experience in project management and team leadership.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent communication and leadership abilities.
  • Prior experience in the agricultural machinery sector will be an added advantage.
  • Strong communication and documentation skills.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and mentor a team of 7–10 mechanical design engineers.
  • Design and develop mechanical machines and automation solutions for the agricultural sector.
  • Design and develop conveyor systems, pneumatic systems, and other mechanical automation components.
  • Mandatory experience in Mechanical Automation systems such as Conveyors, Pneumatics, and related automation equipment.
  • Create detailed designs using CAD software.
  • Oversee end-to-end project management to ensure successful execution.
  • Conduct research and development (R&D) to drive innovation in farm mechanization.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality solutions.

What We're Looking For

  • Experience in Agricultural Machinery or Food Processing Equipment.
  • Exposure to machine development, transmission drive systems, sheet metal, plastics, and fabricated structures.
  • Experience in Mechanical Automation systems such as Conveyors, Pneumatics, and related automation equipment
  • Good Leadership Skills along with Self-driven and willing to take ownership.
  • Good understanding of manufacturing processes, vendor development, and supplier coordination.
  • Experience with product validation, testing, and continuous design improvement.

Why This Role

  • Own and build machines that directly impact farmers across India.
  • Lead end-to-end product development with significant decision-making responsibility.
  • Work on high-impact engineering challenges in a rapidly growing Agri-Tech company.
  • Opportunity to build scalable products from the ground up.

Why Join Sickle Innovations?

  • Opportunity to work on innovative agricultural machinery from concept to production.
  • Exposure to product design, prototyping, manufacturing, and field deployment.
  • Direct interaction with farmers and real-world engineering challenges.
  • Fast learning environment with significant responsibility and ownership.
  • Opportunity to contribute to technologies that improve farm productivity and livelihoods.

What We Offer

Each employee has a chance to see the impact of his work. You can make a real contribution to the success of the company.

Several activities are often organized all over the year, such as weekly sports sessions, team building events, monthly drink, and much more

Perks

A full-time position Attractive salary package.

Work Schedule

6 days a week

Work Location

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Plot no 16, TSIIC Food Park, Banda Thimmapur, Medchal Hyderabad 502336

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