Mechanical Design Engineer - Sheet Metal

V-Guard; Ernakulam; On-site; INR 700,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

V-Guard is seeking an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer (Sheet Metal) in Cochin, India. You will design sheet metal components, develop 3D models, and prepare manufacturing drawings and BOMs for new products.

The role involves manufacturability reviews, design validation, and close work with tooling and production teams throughout prototyping and production. The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering with 3–5 years of sheet metal design experience and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering.
• 3–5 years in mechanical design with sheet metal focus.
• Experience with manufacturing processes: punching, bending, welding, powder coating, laser cutting, assembly.

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.

Skills

Sheet Metal Design

CAD Prototyping

Design Validation

Manufacturing Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's/Diploma in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Creo

Autodesk Inventor

CATIA

Job description

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.