Technical Lead - Mechanical Engineering

Location: Bangalore - Indraprastha, India

Thales is a global technology leader trusted by governments, institutions, and enterprises to tackle their most demanding challenges. From quantum applications and artificial intelligence to cybersecurity and 6G innovation, our solutions empower critical decisions rooted in human intelligence. Operating at the forefront of aerospace and space, cybersecurity and digital identity, we’re driven by a mission to build a future we can all trust.

Present in India since 1953, Thales is headquartered in Noida and has other operational offices and sites spread across Delhi, Gurugram, Bengaluru and Mumbai, among others. Over 2200 employees are working with Thales and its joint ventures in India. Since the beginning, Thales has been playing an essential role in India’s growth story by sharing its technologies and expertise in Defence, Aerospace and Cyber & Digital sectors. Thales has two engineering competence centres in India - one in Noida focused on Cyber & Digital business, while the one in Bengaluru focuses on hardware, software and systems engineering capabilities for both the civil and defence sectors, serving global needs. The Group has also established an MRO (Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul) facility in Gurugram to provide comprehensive avionics maintenance and repair services to Indian airlines and support the growth of the local aviation industry.

Technical Lead - Mechanical Engineering

Position Summary

Support the mechanical design and development and release of technical documentation of line replaceable units (LRU) and components through design reviews and qualification testing. Support LRU development through initial manufacturing builds and mass production.  Work with third-party partner(s) and internal multi-disciplinary teams comprised of technical experts, program managers, field service and Operations to execute product design details.   Product designs shall enable efficient manufacturing and service, and feature reliable performance and robust construction.   Work with external partners for CAD data management and revision control.   Apply CAD and CAE tools for product design, detailed part and assembly drawings, structural & thermal analysis to LRU products.  Participate and lead engineering reviews in accordance with Thales development process (KOR, DRR, PDR, CDR, PRR), and lead peer reviews among technical teams to examine and record findings for corrective actions on technical and documentation issues.

Internal customers:

• Hardware Engineering, Product management, Industrial OPS, Purchasing and Procurement

External coordination:

• Development partners, contract manufacturers, suppliers and vendors

Essential Functions / Key Areas of Responsibility

• Mechanical detail design:  Optimize mechanical part and assembly design in concert with development and manufacturing partners.  Review findings from development and qualification testing and work with internal and external engineering teams to analyze and execute solutions.

• Mechanical CAD design:  Generate 3D CAD design data to meet LRU requirements. Integrate 3D CAD design data (CREO 4.0) into the Thales archives (WindChill) and document control system (TeamCenter). 

• Check completed layouts and drawings to clarify completeness, conformity to standards, procedures, specifications, manufacturability, and accuracy of calculations and dimensions.

• Release and update Bills of Material and technical drawings furnished by supplier to meet Quality Assurance conformity standards and to maintain production configuration control.

• Conduct comprehensive design reviews with engineering team and manufacturing partners to confirm completion of engineering, cost and manufacturability requirements. Plan and execute mechanical design project tasks according to project / program schedules.

• Support Customer Service configuration releases and Sustaining Engineering investigations.   Manage drawing and BOM updates in collaboration with Thales Operations staff and manufacturing partners.

Minimum Requirements: Skills, Experience, Education, Technical/Specialized Knowledge, Certifications, Language

[Include minimum experience qualifications, required proficiencies with specialized knowledge, computer proficiencies, etc.]

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or related discipline. 8+ years related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Working Knowledge in CAD tools:  CREO 4.0 and AutoCAD (2D) preferred and Product Data Management tools:  TeamCenter and WindChill preferred.

• Knowledge of high-volume manufacturing processes, including injection-molding of plastics and sheet metal stamping.  

• Working Knowledge in Microsoft Office use: Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint

• Demonstrate good communication skills and ability to work with global cross-functional team, be capable of presenting information to project leaders and influencing key stakeholders, demonstrate ability to prioritize tasks while meeting deadlines in a high-pressure environment and ability to relentlessly track and follow-up on open issues and action items. Be a self-starter with the ability to work through ambiguity and evolving requirements

• Demonstrate project management skills including the ability to manage priorities and workflow, drive for results, and hold self and other accountable.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelors of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering or related technical discipline from four-year college or university.  8+ years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Understanding and experience with aerospace and/or computer industries.

• Understanding of RTCA DO-160, industry standards

At Thales, we’re committed to fostering a workplace where respect, trust, collaboration, and passion drive everything we do. Here, you’ll feel empowered to bring your best self, thrive in a supportive culture, and love the work you do. Join us, and be part of a team reimagining technology to create solutions that truly make a difference – for a safer, greener, and more inclusive world.