Mechanical Design Engineer - Sheet Metal

Department: Electromechanical Division - Switchgear (Research & Development) Location: Cochin

Employment Type: Full-Time

Experience Required: 3-5 Years

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop sheet metal components, assemblies, and products based on customer and business requirements.
• Create detailed 3D models, manufacturing drawings, and BOMs using CAD software.
• Develop sheet metal parts considering manufacturability, tooling feasibility, bending allowances, tolerances, and assembly requirements.
• Perform design validation and engineering calculations related to strength, fitment, and material selection.
• Coordinate with tooling and production teams during prototype and production stages.
• Support new product development activities from concept to production release.
• Review and optimize designs for cost reduction, weight reduction, and process improvement.
• Ensure compliance with engineering standards, safety requirements, and quality specifications.
• Troubleshoot manufacturing issues and provide design solutions for continuous improvement.
• Maintain engineering documents, revision records, and design databases.
• Collaborate with suppliers and vendors for sheet metal fabrication and tooling development.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree/Diploma in Mechanical Engineering.
• 3 to 5 years of experience in Mechanical Design with significant exposure to Sheet Metal Design.
• Strong understanding of sheet metal manufacturing processes including:
• Punching
• Bending/Forming
• Welding
• Powder Coating
• Assembly Processes
• Laser Cutting
• Hands-on experience in product development and manufacturing support.

Technical Skills - CAD Software Proficiency

Hands-on experience in one or more of the following:

• SolidWorks
• Creo (Pro/Engineer)
• Autodesk Inventor
• CATIA

Design & Engineering Knowledge

• Advanced Sheet Metal Design Standards and Best Practices
• Parametric 3D Modelling and Assembly Design
• Design Automation and Configuration Management
• GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing)
• Tolerance Stack-Up Analysis
• DFM
• DFA
• Material Selection and Fabrication Techniques
• Design Validation and Engineering Change Management
• Preparation of Manufacturing Drawings and BOMs
• Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) systems and Engineering Change Control processes
• Revision Management, Document Control, and Product Data Management (PDM)

Additional Preferred Skills

• Experience in Parametric Modelling, Top-Down Design, and Design Reusability Concepts.
• Working knowledge of PLM/PDM platforms such as Windchill, Autodesk Vault, or equivalent systems.
• Experience in managing Engineering Change Requests (ECR), Engineering Change Notices (ECN), and Product Release Processes.
• Understanding of product configuration management and revision control methodologies.

Additional Responsibility (Recommended Addition)

• Develop and maintain parametric CAD models to improve design efficiency, standardization, and product configurability.
• Manage product data and engineering documentation within the organization's PLM/PDM system, ensuring accurate revision control and traceability throughout the product lifecycle.