Sr. Design Engineer – R&D (Bhiwandi)

Job Description Position: Sr. Design Engineer – R&D; Company: Kuche7 Manufacturing Department: Research & Development Location: Bhiwandi Factory Industry: Modular Kitchen / Furniture Manufacturing Job Summary Kuche7 is looking for a highly experienced Sr. Design Engineer – R&D; who can take ownership of design execution and product development for modular kitchen and furniture systems. The role requires strong expertise in design engineering, NPD support, and factory coordination, with the ability to lead projects independently and guide junior designers. The candidate will act as a bridge between R&D;, Design, and Production teams. Key Responsibilities Design Leadership & Execution
- Lead development of detailed 2D/3D designs and engineering drawings
- Own design of carcass systems, shutters, accessories, and modular units
- Ensure designs are accurate, standardized, and production-ready
- Review and approve drawings prepared by junior designers New Product Development (NPD)
- Take ownership of design side of NPD projects
- Convert concepts into prototypes and final production designs
- Drive design standardization and modularization
- Ensure timely completion of development timelines Manufacturing & Factory Integration
- Ensure feasibility for sheet metal fabrication (laser cutting, bending, welding)
- Work closely with Production, Paint, QC, and Stores teams
- Lead trial runs, prototype validation, and first production batches
- Resolve complex shop-floor design issues BOM, Costing & Optimization
- Prepare and validate BOM / BOQ / MBOM
- Work on cost optimization and value engineering
- Ensure designs meet cost targets without compromising quality Material & Hardware Expertise
- Strong working knowledge of SS, MS, Aluminium, boards, laminates, glass
- Select and validate hardware fittings (hinges, channels, accessories)
- Ensure correct material and finish selection (powder coating, PVD, etc.) Team Handling & Mentorship
- Guide and mentor junior design engineers and R&D; team members
- Allocate work, review output, and ensure quality and timelines
- Build strong coordination between design and factory teams Continuous Improvement & Innovation
- Improve existing products based on production feedback and market needs
- Work on design simplification, durability, and installation efficiency
- Support R&D; Manager in innovation and new product ideas Pre-Requisites (Must-Have) Qualification
- B.E / B.Tech
- Mechanical Engineering Experience
- 6–12 years in Design / R&D;
- Strong experience in modular kitchen / furniture / sheet metal industry
- Proven experience in handling end-to-end design execution Technical Skills
- Expert in AutoCAD / SolidWorks (must)
- Solid knowledge of sheet metal design & fabrication processes
- Hands-on experience in BOM / BOQ / MBOM preparation
- Understanding of production constraints and installation challenges Apply on Kit Job: kitjob.in/job/4n7tuq