Mechanical Design Engineer

Job Title: Design Engineer – Mechanical

Location: Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

Duration: Full-Time

Job Summary

The Design Engineer – Mechanical is responsible for designing, developing, and improving machinery and material handling equipment. The role involves preparing detailed engineering drawings, supporting production teams, and ensuring all designs meet cost, safety, and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Understand owner/client requirements and prepare detailed engineering drawings accordingly.
• Design machinery and conveyors, including bucket elevators, chain conveyors, screw conveyors, and belt conveyors.
• Develop 2D drawings using AutoCAD and perform 3D modelling.
• Prepare:
• Fabrication drawings
• Assembly drawings
• Part drawings
• Create BOQs, material lists, and laser cutting lists for production.
• Support cost estimation by calculating material quantities and approximate weights.
• Coordinate with the production supervisor to resolve drawing-related queries.
• Support R&D initiatives and contribute to product improvement activities.
• Ensure all designs comply with cost efficiency, safety, and quality standards.
• Maintain drawing number systems and manage revision control.
• Keep all drawings properly organised in project-wise folders.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• B.E./B.Tech/Diploma in Mechanical Engineering.
• 3–6 years of experience in mechanical design (machinery/material handling).
• Strong proficiency in 3D design software and AutoCAD.
• Good understanding of fabrication, welding, and machining processes.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and effective communication skills.

Preferred Skills

• Experience in rice milling, food processing, or grain silo equipment.
• Exposure to conveyor design.
• Knowledge of GD&T and tolerance analysis.
• ERP experience (Biziverse preferred).

Work Environment

• Location: Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India (occasional site visits).
• Working Days: Monday to Saturday.
• Reporting To: Head – Engineering.

Benefits

• Performance incentives.
• Strong career growth opportunities in a rapidly expanding company.

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work on innovative machinery and engineering projects.
• Supportive, growth-focused work culture.
• End-to-end exposure from design to commissioning.