Mechanical Design Engineer

Ynot Engineers; Chennai District; On-site; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Ynot Engineers, based in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, seeks a highly skilled Design Engineer with strong 2D drafting, 3D modeling, fabrication, machining, and installation knowledge for architectural railing and metalwork systems. The role requires independent design development and detailed drawings that are fully fabrication‑friendly.

Candidates must read architectural and structural drawings, develop plans and sections, and guide junior designers as needed during a 3‑month training phase.

Qualifications

• Proficient in 2D drafting and 3D modeling for railing systems.
• Experience reading architectural and structural drawings.
• Strong knowledge of fabrication, machining, and installation methods.
• Familiarity with metal components (MS, SS, aluminum, bronze, glass).

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed 2D approval, fabrication, and installation drawings using AutoCAD.
• Develop accurate 3D models for railing and metalwork systems.
• Read and interpret architectural and structural drawings.
• Design and detail railings, guardrails, handrails, stairs, and related metalwork.
• Apply fabrication, machining, and installation know‑how.
• Produce plans, elevations, sections, details, and fabrication info.
• Ensure designs are fabrication‑friendly and feasible.
• Identify and resolve detailing issues independently.
• Guide or lead other designers when required.

Skills

AutoCAD 2D

3D modeling

Fabrication drawings

Architectural drawings

Metal fabrication

Machining

Installation methods

Dimensions & tolerances

Team leadership

Independent work

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

About the Role

We are looking for a highly skilled and experienced Design Engineer with strong practical knowledge of 2D drafting, 3D modeling, fabrication, machining, and installation methods for architectural railing and metalwork systems.

The candidate should be capable of independently developing accurate designs and detailed drawings while understanding how the design will be fabricated, machined, and installed.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed 2D approval, fabrication, and installation drawings using AutoCAD.
• Develop accurate 3D models and designs for railing and metalwork systems.
• Read and interpret architectural and structural drawings.
• Design and detail railings, guardrails, handrails, stairs, and related metalwork.
• Apply practical knowledge of fabrication, machining, and installation methods.
• Develop plans, elevations, sections, details, and fabrication information.
• Ensure designs are accurate, practical, and suitable for fabrication and installation.
• Identify and resolve technical and detailing issues independently.
• Guide or lead other designers when required.

Required Skills

• Advanced AutoCAD 2D drafting Mandatory
• 3D modeling Mandatory
• Strong experience in fabrication/manufacturing drawings
• Excellent ability to read and understand architectural and structural drawings
• Strong practical knowledge of metal fabrication, machining, and installation methods – Mandatory
• Knowledge of MS, SS, aluminum, bronze, glass railing systems, and related components
• Good understanding of dimensions, tolerances, connections, and constructability
• Strong technical and spatial understanding
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of projects
• Ability to guide or lead team members when required

Candidate Profile

We are looking for a technically strong, experienced, and self-driven Design Engineer who can adapt quickly to our standards and become independently productive within the 3-month training/probation period.

This is not an entry-level drafting position. Candidates must have practical experience in 2D drafting, 3D modeling, fabrication, machining, and installation.

Experience: Minimum 2+ years preferred
Employment Type: Full-time
Location: Kolathur, Chennai, Tamil Nadu