Mechanical Design Engineer

Overview

Develop customized solutions for Toyota industrial vehicles based on dealer requests and specific customer needs, for both internal combustion and battery/electric forklifts, within the Custom Engineering group at the TICO Pune Development Center.

What you'll do

• Review dealer requests and develop accurate, practical engineering solutions for special vehicle requirements.
• Prepare design quotations and request pricing and technical information from suppliers.
• Create 3D models, 2D drawings, and parts lists for Toyota Special Design Requests (TSDRs).
• Design and document customized components and systems for industrial vehicles.
• Prepare and maintain order-specific engineering bills of materials (BOMs).
• Use CAD and PLM/PDM tools, preferably CATIA and SmarTeam, to manage engineering design information.
• Understand the interaction of mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems in forklifts.
• Provide technical support for troubleshooting and confirming fit and function on production vehicles, coordinating with the US team as required.
• Own assigned designs and support them from design through production and continuous improvement (Kaizen).
• Communicate design decisions clearly with technical teams and internal customers.
• Participate in department Kaizen and Hoshin activities.
• Ensure accuracy, drawing quality, safe engineering practices, and timely completion of assigned work.

What you'll need

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related engineering field.
• 3-5 years of experience in Product Design/ Development/Custom Engineering.
• Experience with 3D CAD and PLM/PDM tools.
• Interest in product design and understanding of mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic vehicle systems.
• Strong technical aptitude, analytical problem-solving skills, and attention to detail and quality.
• Good verbal and written communication, documentation, and organizational skills.
• Self-motivated, curious, willing to learn independently, and comfortable with changing priorities.
• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional and cross-cultural teams and communicate with stakeholders at different levels.
• Good time management, creative thinking, and ability to manage competing priorities.

Nice to have

• Experience with CATIA and SmarTeam.

Details

• Location: Pune, combined location with Vanderlande India.
• Employment type: Full time (100%).
• Travel: Not applicable.
• Shift: Open to flexible shifts.
• Reports to the Group Leader of Mechanical Engineering.