Mechanical Design Engineer

Saltech Design Labs Pvt. Ltd., established in 2018, is a Startup India (DPIIT) and Inter-Ministerial Board (IMB) recognized company working at the intersection of sustainability, circular economy, and advanced waste-to-infrastructure technologies. 

Through its patented advanced recycling technology, Saltech converts single-use plastics, construction & demolition waste, and industrial by-products into high-performance, composite building materials such as paving blocks, tiles, bricks, sheets etc. Saltech also provides this technology to industries and government bodies for dry-waste recycling and new composite product development. This innovation is already pioneering Waste-to-Construction industry with the most recent project with Shri Somnath Trust in Gujarat, where plastic waste is being recycled into sustainable paving solutions for temple's precinct redevelopment, demonstrating how advanced recycling can support iconic national projects while conserving the environment. 

Saltech holds 10+ IPs (2 National & 1 International Granted Patents, 4 International Published Patents, 3 Trademarks) and 15+ Awards (National / International) for innovation in sustainable materials and recycling technologies. It has also been awarded by Hon. Prime Minister of India, Shri Narendra Modi, for the ASHA India program by the Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs (MoHUA), Government of India.

By joining our team, you become part of a mission to build local circular economies across India and globally to drive sustainable development and redefine how the world perceives waste.

Details:

Type: Full-Time - On-Site, On-Floor, In-Office (Subject to project or work allocation) 

Location: Zak GIDC, Vahelal, Ahmedabad, Gujarat.   

Salary Range: 2,50,000 INR – 4,50,000 INR per annum (subject to experience and performance)   

Work Hours: 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM  

Work Schedule: 6 working days per week 

Responsibilities: 

• Ideation, Conceptualization, Design & Development of dry-waste recycling machines & sorting systems. 
• Design for manufacturing, drafting and efficient assembly of parts, components, and systems. 
• Lead prototype fabrication, run functional tests, measure performance, and iterate designs. 
• Define maintenance points, lubrication plans and critical spares list. 
• Produce Bill of Materials, assembly drawings, maintenance manuals for manufacturing and field teams. 
• Coordinate with purchase team for timely procurement of components. 
• Conducting on-field market visits to verify job work. 
• Develop and implement QC to ensure the manufacturing team follows engineering drawings and GD&T standards. 
• Create and maintain complete engineering documentation including design drawings, installation manuals, and technical specifications. 

 Qualifications: 

• Bachelor's or master's degree in mechanical engineering or related field. 
• Expertise in Design Engineering, Machine Design, Mechanical Engineering and Manufacturing. 
• Familiarity with Product Design and Computer-Aided Design (CAD) software as well as Computer-Aided Manufacturing software (SolidWorks, Creo, Mastercam, AutoCAD, CATIA, Key Shot, ANSYS etc.) 
• Experience in designing and developing prototypes 
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills 
• Excellent attention to detail. 
• Experience or interest in the waste management or sustainability industries is a plus. 
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment 
• Professional Fluency in English (Written/Spoken) 

Applicable for: 

• Candidate who can start immediately. 
• Candidate who has relevant skills and interests. 
• Candidate who can provide sample or demo of their previous/ current work experience. 
• Candidates with proficiency in the local language or those residing in nearby states will be given preference. 

Selection Process: 

The selection process will comprise three stages: 

• HR Round 
• Practical/Technical Assessment (Shop-floor Evaluation) 
• Tool Test  
• Final Managerial Round 

Depending on your performance during the interview, a training or probation period may be applicable to your candidacy. 

The candidate will gain exposure to advanced manufacturing operations, production optimization strategies, and quality management practices while working on industrial-scale mechanical systems.