Mechanical Engineer - Manufacturing & Metal Fabrication

ETHPE UK LTD; Sharjah; On-site; AED 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

ETHPE UK LTD in United Arab Emirates seeks an experienced Production Engineer to plan, organize, and monitor daily fabrication and assembly of cable trays and related metal products. You will supervise cutting, bending, welding, and finishing processes, ensuring on-time delivery and adherence to drawings.

The role requires strong CAD skills (AutoCAD, SolidWorks), knowledge of GD&T, ERP familiarity, and proven leadership in a shop floor setting.

Qualifications

• Experience in cable tray, cable trunking, cable ladder, electrical enclosure or similar metal product manufacturing.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and familiarity with SolidWorks or other CAD software.
• Practical knowledge of CNC punching, press brake bending, shearing, cutting, welding and sheet metal forming processes.
• Knowledge of engineering drawings, GD&T, material specifications and fabrication tolerances.
• Understanding of production planning, quality control and cost optimization.
• Familiarity with ERP systems, inventory control and production reporting is an advantage.
• Strong technical and problem-solving skills.
• Good production planning and organizational abilities.
• Ability to lead and coordinate shop-floor teams.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize and monitor daily production activities to achieve targets and delivery schedules.
• Supervise manufacturing processes for cable trays, trunking, ladders, brackets, supports and other metal fabricated products.
• Optimize manpower, machinery, raw materials and production resources.
• Coordinate with the production team to resolve manufacturing issues and bottlenecks.
• Read, interpret and prepare drawings and shop/fabrication drawings.
• Develop efficient production methods for various cable trays and related items.
• Oversee cutting, shearing, bending, welding and forming operations.
• Coordinate with maintenance to ensure machinery reliability and minimize downtime.

Skills

Production planning

Lean manufacturing

Quality control

Team leadership

Problem solving

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

CNC punching

Laser cutting

Plasma cutting

Press brake

Welding

Sheet metal forming

ERP systems

Job description

Plan organize and monitor daily production activities to achieve production targets and delivery schedules Supervise manufacturing processes for cable trays trunking cable ladders brackets supports and other metal fabricated products Optimize manpower machinery raw materials and production resources Monitor production efficiency and minimize material wastage downtime and rework Coordinate with the production team to resolve manufacturing issues and bottlenecks Read interpret and prepare mechanical drawings fabrication drawings and shop drawings Work with AutoCAD SolidWorks or other relevant engineering design software Prepare cutting layouts material take-offs and bills of materials BOMs Review customer drawings and specifications to ensure manufacturability Develop and improve product designs dimensions and fabrication methods Provide technical support for customized products and special fabrication requirements Oversee sheet metal cutting shearing punching notching bending rolling and forming operations Have practical knowledge of CNC punching machines laser or plasma cutting machines press brakes and shearing machines Supervise MIG TIG or other applicable welding and assembly operations Ensure proper machine setup tooling selection and process parameters Develop efficient production methods for perforated and solid-bottom cable trays trunking covers couplers bends tees reducers and related accessories Coordinate with maintenance personnel to ensure machinery reliability and minimum downtime Ensure products meet approved drawings customer specifications and applicable industry standards Monitor dimensional accuracy hole patterns bending angles weld quality and assembly tolerances Coordinate inspection activities with the Quality Control QC team Ensure proper implementation of quality procedures and corrective actions Monitor surface finishing and coating processes including galvanizing powder coating and other applicable finishes Maintain inspection records and support quality audits Prepare material requirements and coordinate with the procurement and stores departments Monitor consumption of galvanized steel stainless steel aluminum and other sheet metal materials Optimize nesting and cutting layouts to reduce scrap and material costs Monitor production costs labor utilization and consumable usage Support cost estimation and quotation preparation for customized fabrication jobs Coordinate preventive maintenance of production machinery and fabrication equipment Ensure compliance with workplace safety procedures and proper machine guarding Identify opportunities to improve productivity reduce waste and enhance product quality Implement lean manufacturing practices 5S and other process improvement initiatives where applicable Train and guide production operators technicians and fabrication workers Coordinate with Sales Design Procurement Stores QC and Dispatch departments Review production schedules and ensure orders are completed within the required lead time Prepare daily and monthly production reports including output rejection rates downtime and material consumption Assist in resolving customer technical queries and production-related complaints

Experience in cable tray, cable trunking, cable ladder, electrical enclosure, or similar metal product manufacturing is preferred. Proficiency in AutoCAD and familiarity with SolidWorks or other CAD software. Practical knowledge of CNC punching, press brake bending, shearing, cutting, welding, and sheet metal forming processes. Knowledge of engineering drawings, GD&T, material specifications, and fabrication tolerances. Understanding of production planning, quality control, and cost optimization. Familiarity with ERP systems, inventory control, and production reporting is an advantage. Strong technical and problem-solving skills. Good production planning and organizational abilities. Ability to lead and coordinate shop-floor teams. Knowledge of sheet metal fabrication processes and manufacturing equipment. Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality. Ability to work under pressure and meet production deadlines. Good communication, reporting, and coordination skills.