Kris Polymers is a Kanpur-based manufacturer of precision rubber and plastic compounds and polymer products, We have an active in-house New Product Development (NPD) function and a fully equipped toolroom, developing sports rubber products, protective equipment, and industrial rubber components.
We are growing rapidly and are looking for a technically sharp and hands-on SolidWorks engineer to be the backbone of our product design and mould development function.
ROLE SUMMARY
This is an end-to-end design role - from translating customer briefs and samples into production-ready 3D models, to designing the moulds required to manufacture them. You will work directly with the toolroom and NPD team and own the design process from concept through to first production approval.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
• Design rubber and plastic products in SolidWorks - solid and surface modelling, assemblies, and detailed engineering drawings
• Design injection and compression moulds, including cavity layout, parting lines, gate placement, and ejection systems
• Prepare complete manufacturing drawings and Bill of Materials (BOM) for toolroom execution
• Co-ordinate with the toolroom team during mould fabrication, trials, and dimensional corrections
• Manage NPD phase documentation including design revisions, trial reports, and first production approval records
• Interpret customer specifications, reference samples, and technical drawings to develop accurate product designs
• Support continuous improvement through design-for-manufacturability reviews and cost reduction initiatives
REQUIRED SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS
• Mandatory - proficiency test will be conducted)SolidWorks proficiency - solid and surface modelling, part and assembly design, drawing generation (
• Mould design knowledge - injection moulding and compression moulding (cavity, core, runner, ejection systems)
• Understanding of rubber and plastic material behaviour and its influence on product and mould design
• Ability to read and interpret GD&T drawings and customer technical specifications
• Working knowledge of mould manufacturing processes - CNC, VMC, EDM (fabrication knowledge preferred, not mandatory)
• Proficiency in MS Office for documentation and reporting
PREFERRED BACKGROUND
• B.Tech or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering, Tool & Die, or Production Engineering
• 2-6 years of experience in product or mould design in a rubber and plastics manufacturing environment
• Prior exposure to export-quality standards and customer technical documentation is an advantage
• Candidates with a working portfolio of SolidWorks models or mould designs will be given preference
LOCATION REQUIREMENT
Candidates must be based in Kanpur or nearby areas (Unnao, Lucknow, Fatehpur). This is a non-negotiable requirement. Outstation candidates requiring relocation will not be considered.
WHAT WE OFFER
• Competitive salary commensurate with experience and demonstrated skill
• Hands-on exposure to diverse product development across sports, protective equipment, and industrial rubber categories
• Fast-paced NPD environment with real ownership of the design function
• Stable and growing manufacturing company with long-term career potential
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