Mechanical Design Engineering Lead - Electrolyzer Systems …, Mumbai

A growth-stage climate infrastructure startup building and scaling electrolyzer systems for carbon removal and green hydrogen production. Having successfully deployed large-scale pilot systems, the company is now transitioning into commercial manufacturing and is establishing its production capability in India. The current phase focuses on industrialising electrolyzer hardware
- driving design-for-manufacturing (DFM) , cost reduction, supplier development, and scalable production of complex, multi-material electrochemical systems, with a strong focus on translating prototypes into manufacturable, scalable designs. This is a hands-on engineering and manufacturing build-out environment, particularly relevant and suited for candidates with experience in electrolyzer manufacturing, fuel cells, hydrogen systems, or mechanical design of chemical/process equipment. Candidates from adjacent industries with strong design-for-manufacturing experience are also encouraged to apply. Mechanical Design Engineering Lead
- Electrolyzer Systems Based in Mumbai About the role This role focuses on leading designing and developing the physical hardware of next-generation electrolyzer systems, translating early-stage lab-scale prototypes into robust, scalable, and manufacturable products. You will work at the intersection of mechanical design and real-world deployment, collaborating closely with cross-functional teams
- including chemical and electrochemical engineers
- to bring complex systems from concept through to production. The position requires a hands-on, technically strong individual who can iterate rapidly, optimize designs for performance and cost, and operate effectively in a quick-paced, experimental environment with high levels of ambiguity. Responsibilities:
- Lead the design and development of mechanical components and assemblies for advanced hardware systems
- Translate early-stage prototypes into scalable, functional, and manufacturable designs
- Develop and refine prototypes through iterative design cycles, from proof-of-concept to production-ready solutions
- Optimize designs for performance, manufacturability (DFM), ease of assembly, and cost efficiency
- Conduct testing using experimental and simulation methods to validate performance under various conditions
- Analyse test results and collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve system design
- Prepare detailed engineering documentation and specifications for manufacturing and production
- Work closely with suppliers and manufacturers to ensure successful execution of designs
- Contribute to the development of next-generation systems through continuous innovation and improvement
- Act as a foundational/pioneer engineering hire, helping establish engineering standards, design workflows, and technical best practices as the team scales
- Provide technical guidance and mentorship to future engineers and cross-functional team members as the engineering function expands Requirements:
- Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Design, or a related field
- Minimum 5 years of experience in mechanical design of parts and assemblies
- Experience working with suppliers and manufacturers to bring designs into production
- Strong knowledge of materials, including metals, polymers, and common alloys
- Familiarity with a range of manufacturing and prototyping processes
- Proficiency in CAD and CAM tools
- Strong understanding of engineering fundamentals and mechanics of materials
- Ability to operate hands-on in a fast-paced, iterative development environment
- Proactive, self-driven mindset with the ability to solve open-ended problems Nice-to-haves:
- Demonstrated potential to grow into a technical leadership role within a scaling engineering organisation
- Experience designing parts for chemical processes
- Experience with power electronics
- Modelling experience (FEA, CFD)
- Passion for carbon management solutions
- Comfort with working in cross-functional teams across jurisdictions Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. EA: PrimeStaff Management Services Pte Ltd | 95C5411 EAP: Yang HuiTing Karin | R Apply on Kit Job: kitjob.in/job/4n956s