Mechanical Design Lead

Search Advisers Services Guj; Vadodara; On-site; INR 700,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Search Advisers Services Guj in Vadodara, India, is seeking a CAD design engineer specializing in transformer mechanical design. You will create and modify 2D drawings and 3D models using AutoCAD, Creo, and Inventor, and develop manufacturing drawings for transformers up to 20 MVA / 132 kV.

You will coordinate with customers and internal teams to ensure design intent and conformance to standards. The role requires strong CAD skills, knowledge of transformer components, and experience with

Qualifications

• Proficiency in AutoCAD for 2D drafting and engineering drawings.
• Hands-on experience with Creo 2, Inventor, and 3D modelling.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical design of Distribution and Power Transformers up to 20 MVA / 132 kV.
• Experience in transformer components and mechanical structures, including: Tank design, Yoke and clamp arrangement, Insulation structures, Internal connection drawings, Customer drawings.
• Knowledge of design optimization methodologies and application of design principles for cost, quality, and manufacturability.
• Understanding of stress analysis and mechanical calculations.
• Knowledge of relevant transformer standards and their application.
• Basic understanding of thermal design and transformer cooling systems.
• Ability to interpret and incorporate customer technical requirements into engineering drawings.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and modify customer drawings using Creo, Inventor, and AutoCAD.
• Develop shop-pack and manufacturing drawings for transformers up to 20 MVA / 132 kV.
• Prepare detailed drawings for transformer tanks, yoke clamps, insulation structures, and internal connections.
• Coordinate directly with customers for technical discussions, drawing clarifications, and closure of design-related queries.
• Manage and maintain BOMs through ERP/SAP systems.
• Support transformer thermal and cooling-system design activities.
• Ensure designs comply with applicable transformer standards, specifications, and customer requirements.
• Perform or support stress and mechanical calculations as required.
• Identify opportunities for design optimization, standardization, and cost improvement.
• Work closely with manufacturing and engineering teams to resolve shop‑floor design and drawing‑related issues.
• Support a strong quality and safety culture across design and manufacturing activities.
• Coordinate with cross‑functional teams to ensure timely completion of drawings and engineering deliverables.

Skills

AutoCAD

Creo 2

Inventor

3D modelling

Transformer design

Mechanical drawings

BOM management

ERP/SAP

Thermal design

Stress analysis

Tools

SAP ERP

Job description

Role & responsibilities

• Proficiency in AutoCAD for 2D drafting and engineering drawings.
• Hands-on experience with Creo 2, Inventor, and 3D modelling.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical design of Distribution and Power Transformers up to 20 MVA / 132 kV.
• Experience in transformer components and mechanical structures, including:
  • Tank design
  • Yoke and clamp arrangement
  • Insulation structures
  • Internal connection drawings
  • Customer drawings
• Knowledge of design optimization methodologies and application of design principles for cost, quality, and manufacturability.
• Understanding of stress analysis and mechanical calculations.
• Knowledge of relevant transformer standards and their application.
• Basic understanding of thermal design and transformer cooling systems.
• Ability to interpret and incorporate customer technical requirements into engineering drawings.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and modify customer drawings using Creo, Inventor, and AutoCAD.
• Develop shop-pack and manufacturing drawings for transformers up to 20 MVA / 132 kV.
• Prepare detailed drawings for transformer tanks, yoke clamps, insulation structures, and internal connections.
• Coordinate directly with customers for technical discussions, drawing clarifications, and closure of design-related queries.
• Manage and maintain BOMs through ERP/SAP systems.
• Support transformer thermal and cooling-system design activities.
• Ensure designs comply with applicable transformer standards, specifications, and customer requirements.
• Perform or support stress and mechanical calculations as required.
• Identify opportunities for design optimization, standardization, and cost improvement.
• Work closely with manufacturing and engineering teams to resolve shop‑floor design and drawing‑related issues.
• Support a strong quality and safety culture across design and manufacturing activities.
• Coordinate with cross‑functional teams to ensure timely completion of drawings and engineering deliverables.

Preferred candidate profile

• Strong understanding of transformer mechanical design and manufacturing processes.
• Good problem‑solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to independently handle design assignments from customer requirement through manufacturing release.
• Strong communication skills for customer and internal technical interactions.
• Experience working in a structured engineering/manufacturing environment with ERP/SAP exposure.