Scale Your Innovation: Expert Product Design Back Office Services
Stop letting tedious design tasks, documentation backlogs, and talent shortages slow you down.
Our managed back-office teams act as a seamless extension of your R&D department, handling the entire product design lifecycle so you can focus on breakthrough innovation.
Trusted by Innovative Companies Worldwide
What is Product Design Back Office Outsourcing?
It's more than just hiring a CAD drafter. It’s about delegating your entire non-core product design workflow—from initial 3D modeling and 2D drafting to complex simulations, technical documentation, and PLM data management—to a dedicated, managed team of experts. This strategic move frees your core engineers from administrative and repetitive tasks, allowing them to focus 100% on research, development, and high-value innovation. By outsourcing your design back office, you gain access to a global talent pool, achieve 24/7 productivity, and significantly reduce your time-to-market, all while cutting operational costs by up to 60%.
The Unmistakable Edge in Product Design
Ironclad IP Security
Your designs are your most valuable assets. We protect them with ISO 27001 and SOC 2 certified protocols, strict NDAs, and a 100% in-house employee model. No freelancers, no compromises.
Uncompromising Quality
With CMMI Level 5 certified processes, we deliver excellence at every stage. Our engineers are experts in DFM/DFA, ensuring your designs are not just brilliant, but also optimized for manufacturing.
Seamless Collaboration
We become a true extension of your team. With dedicated project managers and significant time-zone overlap, we ensure agile communication and perfect alignment with your goals.
Accelerated Time-to-Market
Leverage our 24/7 operational capabilities to slash design cycle times. While your team sleeps, our team is advancing your project, turning concepts into reality faster than ever before.
On-Demand Expert Talent
Instantly access a deep pool of specialized engineers proficient in all major CAD, CAM, CAE, and PLM platforms. Scale your team up or down in as little as 48 hours to meet project demands.
Significant Cost Reduction
Reduce your operational overhead by up to 60%. Eliminate costs associated with recruitment, training, salaries, benefits, and expensive software licenses, and reinvest those savings into core R&D.
End-to-End Service Spectrum
From initial concept modeling to final technical documentation and PLM support, we cover the entire product design lifecycle. You get a single, reliable partner for all your back-office needs.
Focus on Core Innovation
Free your most valuable engineers from tedious, repetitive tasks. By offloading the back-office workload, you empower your team to concentrate on what they do best: creating the next market-leading product.
Proven & Transparent Process
Our mature, well-defined processes ensure predictability and transparency. You always know the status of your project, with clear deliverables and milestones, eliminating surprises and ensuring success.
Your End-to-End Product Design Powerhouse
3D CAD Modeling & 2D Drafting
We transform your concepts, sketches, and specifications into precise, manufacturing-ready 3D models and detailed 2D drawings. Our team is proficient in parametric, direct, and surface modeling, ensuring every component is designed with accuracy and intent. We handle everything from individual parts to complex assemblies and detailed fabrication drawings, adhering strictly to your standards (ASME, ISO, etc.).
Key Outcomes
- Flawless translation of concepts into tangible, accurate digital models.
- Production-ready drawings that minimize manufacturing errors and delays.
- Consistent adherence to international and company-specific drafting standards.
Design for Manufacturing & Assembly (DFM/DFA)
Good design goes beyond aesthetics; it must be manufacturable. Our DFM/DFA analysis services optimize your product designs for cost-effective and efficient production. We identify potential manufacturing challenges, simplify complex geometries, reduce part counts, and select appropriate materials and processes, saving you significant time and money during the production phase.
Key Outcomes
- Reduced manufacturing costs and assembly time.
- Improved product quality, reliability, and consistency.
- Faster transition from design to full-scale production.
Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) Support
Maintaining data integrity across the product lifecycle is critical. We provide comprehensive PLM support, managing your Bill of Materials (BOM), engineering change orders (ECOs), and revision control within your PLM system (e.g., Teamcenter, Windchill). Our meticulous data management ensures that everyone, from engineering to procurement, is working with the most current and accurate information.
Key Outcomes
- Enhanced data accuracy and consistency across your organization.
- Streamlined engineering change processes and reduced errors.
- Improved collaboration between design, manufacturing, and supply chain teams.
Reverse Engineering
When you need to recreate a product with missing documentation or analyze a competitor's design, our reverse engineering services are the solution. Using advanced 3D scanning and measurement tools, we can accurately capture the geometry of a physical object and create a fully parametric CAD model. This is ideal for legacy part replacement, product improvement, or competitive analysis.
Key Outcomes
- Ability to remanufacture obsolete or legacy parts.
- Accelerated product improvement and redesign cycles.
- Valuable insights into competitor product design and manufacturing techniques.
How We Drive Real-World Results
The Challenge
The client had a brilliant concept and a working prototype but lacked the in-house engineering bandwidth to move to a production-ready design. They were struggling with mechanical enclosure design, thermal management, and creating a complete Bill of Materials (BOM) for manufacturing.
Our Solution
We deployed a dedicated team of two mechanical engineers and one CAD technician who worked as an extension of their CTO. The team rapidly iterated on the enclosure design in SolidWorks, performed thermal simulations to optimize airflow, and developed a detailed, costed BOM by liaising with component suppliers. Our DFM analysis led to a 25% reduction in unique parts, simplifying assembly.
The Challenge
The client's experienced engineers were spending too much time on non-creative work: updating old 2D drawings and managing documentation. This prevented them from focusing on new machine development. They needed to modernize their entire design library to a 3D parametric format and create a standardized technical documentation system.
Our Solution
We assigned a team specializing in reverse engineering and technical documentation. Using the client's existing 2D drawings and physical measurements, we systematically converted their top 50 machine assemblies into fully parametric 3D models in Autodesk Inventor. We also created standardized drawing templates, assembly instructions, and maintenance manuals for each machine, all managed within their new PLM system.
The Challenge
The client was under pressure from an OEM to reduce the weight of a key sub-assembly to improve vehicle fuel efficiency. Their in-house analysis team was at full capacity. The project required advanced Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and topology optimization expertise, along with meticulous documentation compliant with automotive standards.
Our Solution
Our dedicated CAE (Computer-Aided Engineering) team took the client's baseline CATIA models and performed a series of structural and vibration analyses. Using topology optimization software, we identified non-critical material that could be removed. The result was a new, organically shaped bracket design that was 18% lighter but met or exceeded all performance and safety criteria. We delivered a complete report package, including all simulation data and updated drawings with GD&T.
Your Path to Seamless Integration & Success
Discovery & Scoping
We start with a deep dive into your project, goals, technical stack, and standards to ensure perfect alignment.
Team Assembly
We hand-pick a dedicated team of engineers and designers with the precise skills and industry experience you need.
Onboarding & Integration
Our team seamlessly integrates with your tools and workflows, establishing clear communication channels and protocols.
Agile Execution & Delivery
We execute the project with agile sprints, providing regular updates and deliverables for your review and feedback.
Quality Assurance & Review
Every deliverable passes through our rigorous, CMMI 5-certified quality assurance process before it reaches you.
Proficiency Across Your Entire Toolchain
A Clear Comparison for Smart Decisions
| Feature | In-House Design Team | LiveHelpIndia Managed Services |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Structure | High fixed costs (salaries, benefits, overhead) | Lower variable costs, up to 60% savings |
| Talent Acquisition | Long, expensive recruitment cycles | Instant access to a global pool of vetted experts |
| Scalability | Slow and difficult to scale up or down | Highly flexible; scale team in 48-72 hours |
| Productivity | Limited to standard 8-hour workdays | 24/7 productivity with global delivery model |
| Software & Tools | Requires heavy investment in licenses | Access to a full suite of licensed software included |
| Focus of Core Team | Often bogged down by repetitive tasks | Freed to focus 100% on high-value innovation |
| Process Maturity | Varies; often informal | CMMI Level 5 certified processes ensure quality |
| IP Security | Secure, but risk of employee turnover | ISO 27001 & SOC 2 certified; robust data protection |
Designed to Fit Your Needs
Dedicated Team
Your own team of engineers and designers who work exclusively on your projects, acting as a true extension of your in-house staff. Ideal for long-term needs and deep integration.
- 100% dedicated resources
- Maximum control and flexibility
- Deep knowledge retention
Time & Materials
Perfect for projects with evolving requirements and undefined scope. You pay an hourly rate for the resources you use, offering complete flexibility to adapt as your project progresses.
- Ideal for agile development
- Pay-as-you-go model
- Easily adjust project scope
Fixed Price Project
Best for projects with clearly defined scopes, deliverables, and timelines. We provide a fixed price for the entire project, giving you cost certainty and predictable outcomes from the start.
- Predictable budget and timeline
- Well-defined project scope
- Milestone-based payments
Real Partnerships, Real Impact
"The level of technical expertise and professionalism is unmatched. They integrated with our PLM system flawlessly and cleared our engineering change order backlog in weeks, not months. A true game-changer for our operations."
"As a startup, speed and capital efficiency are everything. LiveHelpIndia gave us access to world-class mechanical engineering talent at a price we could afford, which was instrumental in securing our Series A funding."
"We were skeptical about outsourcing our core design work, but their security protocols (ISO 27001) and CMMI Level 5 processes gave us the confidence. The quality of the deliverables has been consistently outstanding."
Frequently Asked Questions
We operate under a multi-layered security framework. Legally, we sign comprehensive NDAs. Operationally, we are ISO 27001:2013 and SOC 2 Type II certified, ensuring stringent data protection protocols. Our infrastructure includes secure access controls, encrypted data storage, and a strict no-freelancer policy. All work is done by our full-time, vetted employees, guaranteeing the highest level of confidentiality for your IP.
Absolutely. Our processes are CMMI Level 5 certified, the highest appraisal for process maturity, ensuring rigorous quality assurance at every stage. Our team consists of certified engineers with deep expertise in DFM/DFA principles and proficiency in industry-leading software. We don't just execute tasks; we provide value-added insights to optimize your designs for performance and manufacturability, often exceeding in-house capabilities.
We structure our teams to ensure significant working hour overlap with your time zone. You'll have a dedicated project manager as a single point of contact, and we integrate seamlessly with your preferred project management tools like Jira, Asana, or Trello. We provide daily progress reports, conduct regular video conferences, and maintain an agile communication flow, making our team feel like a true extension of yours.
Our engineers are experts across a comprehensive suite of design and lifecycle management software, including but not limited to SolidWorks, CATIA, Siemens NX, Autodesk Inventor, AutoCAD, Creo, Teamcenter, and Windchill. We match our resources to your specific technology stack to ensure seamless file compatibility and workflow integration.
Clients typically experience cost savings of up to 60% compared to the fully-loaded costs of an in-house team. This is achieved by eliminating expenses related to recruitment, salaries, benefits, software licensing, and infrastructure overhead. Our efficient, managed model delivers expert-level output at a significantly lower operational cost.
Our onboarding process is designed for speed and efficiency. After an initial consultation to define the scope and requirements, we can typically assemble a dedicated team and kick off the project within 48-72 hours. This agility allows you to scale your design capabilities almost instantly to meet project deadlines.
Ready to Revolutionize Your Product Development?
Let's discuss how our managed product design back-office services can help you innovate faster, reduce costs, and gain a competitive edge. Schedule a free, no-obligation consultation with one of our solution architects today.
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