Mechanical Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Perform mechanical assembly and installation activities in BIW production lines.
• Should have knowledge of BIW design tools.
• Operate and handle BIW fixtures, jigs, clamps, gauges, hand tools, and pneumatic tools.
• Set up and adjust mechanical fixtures and tooling as per production requirements.
• Carry out preventive and breakdown maintenance of BIW mechanical equipment.
• Identify and troubleshoot mechanical problems in fixtures, conveyors, clamps, grippers, and other production equipment.
• Support line start-up, changeover, trial runs, and new model/tooling implementation.
• Inspect fixtures and equipment for alignment, wear, damage, and proper functioning.
• Perform fixture correction, minor modifications, and mechanical adjustments.
• Coordinate with Production, Quality, Maintenance, and Engineering teams to resolve line issues.
• Ensure proper functioning and alignment of BIW fixtures to maintain dimensional accuracy.
• Follow standard operating procedures, work instructions, and maintenance schedules.
• Maintain records of breakdowns, maintenance activities, and tooling/fixture issues.
• Support root-cause analysis and corrective actions for recurring mechanical problems.
• Follow 5S, Kaizen, TPM, and other manufacturing improvement practices.
• Ensure compliance with company safety standards and PPE requirements.
• Maintain housekeeping and workplace safety within the assigned production area.

Requirements:

• Strong hands-on knowledge of BIW assembly and mechanical systems.
• Good knowledge of jigs, fixtures, clamps, locating pins, gauges, and tooling.
• Knowledge of pneumatic and basic hydraulic systems.
• Ability to use mechanical hand tools and measuring instruments.
• Basic understanding of engineering drawings and mechanical dimensions.
• Knowledge of fixture alignment, setting, and correction.
• Ability to troubleshoot mechanical breakdowns independently.
• Basic knowledge of welding fixtures and BIW production processes.
• Knowledge of TPM, 5S, Kaizen, and continuous improvement practices.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work in shifts and under production targets.
• ITI / Diploma in Fitter, Mechanical, Automobile, Production, or related trade.
• Additional technical certification in mechanical maintenance or automotive manufacturing will be an advantage.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in BIW, automotive manufacturing, mechanical assembly, tooling, fixture maintenance, or related production environments.
• Experience working with automotive OEMs, Tier-1 suppliers, or high-volume manufacturing plants is preferred.