Mechanical Engineer-JIX & Fixtures,GD&T

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.

Job Responsibilities:

To contribute to the mechanical design and development activities related to test tools, jigs and mechatronic /electromechanical packaging.

Responsible for design, development activities, generation of associated manufacturing product data package or definition files and release in the configuration management tool

Performs design analysis and simulation to address functional aspects, stability of mechanical systems, manufacturability, testability and maintainability.

Perform concept review and design review (PDR, CDR)

Identifies the key BOM and compliance with ROHS & REACH standards.

Contributes to the hardware architectural design

Performs CAD activities (Mechanical CAD) for machined parts, sheet metal parts, assemblies for assembly tools, fixtures etc.

Required Skills:

CAD tools

CATIA V5 (minimum 5 years)

Must have rich experience in creating 3D models and 2D drawings and specifications for mechanical assemblies, sub-assemblies and components

Must have an experience of 2D drawings for machining parts, fabrication, including Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) based on ISO GPS Standard.

Must have experience with contents of Product Data Package (Bill of Material or Item List, Item, Documents, components, COTS, Find Number, Material & Processes Item, configuration management etc.)

Should be able to generate sheet metal and machined product CAD models (Part & Assembly).

Engineering Fundamentals:

Mechanical Engineering fundamental – Strength of materials, Design of machine elements

Should have hands-on experience in computational analysis and simulation to address functional aspects, stability of mechanical systems

GD&T and tolerance stack up

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.