Mechanical Engineer

Thompsons HR Consulting Pvt Ltd; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 400,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Thompsons HR Consulting Pvt Ltd is seeking a skilled BIW Mechanic/ Technician to join our manufacturing client in Bengaluru. The role focuses on mechanical assembly, fixture handling, and line support in BIW production environments.

You will operate fixtures, perform maintenance, troubleshoot issues, and support line start-ups and new tooling implementations. The candidate should have ITI/ Diploma in relevant trades and at least 5 years of experience in automotive manufacturing.

Qualifications

• ITI or Diploma in Fitter, Mechanical, Automobile, Production or related trade.
• Additional technical certification in mechanical maintenance or automotive manufacturing will be an advantage.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in BIW/automotive manufacturing or tooling maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Perform mechanical assembly and installation in BIW production lines.
• Operate BIW fixtures, jigs, clamps, gauges, and pneumatic tools.
• Set up and adjust mechanical fixtures and tooling per production needs.
• Carry out preventive and breakdown maintenance of BIW mechanical equipment.
• Identify and troubleshoot mechanical problems in fixtures, conveyors, clamps, grippers, and other production equipment.
• Support line start-up, changeover, trial runs, and new model/tooling implementation.
• Inspect fixtures and equipment for alignment, wear, damage, and proper functioning.
• Coordinate with Production, Quality, Maintenance, and Engineering teams to resolve line issues.
• Follow 5S, Kaizen, TPM and other manufacturing improvement practices.

Skills

BIW assembly

Troubleshooting

Teamwork

Communication

Shift work

Education

ITI / Diploma in Fitter

Mechanical / Automobile / Production trade

Tools

Pneumatic systems

Hydraulic systems

Measuring instruments

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Perform mechanical assembly and installation activities in BIW production lines.
• Should have Knowledge of BIW Design Tools .
• Operate and handle BIW fixtures, jigs, clamps, gauges, hand tools, and pneumatic tools.
• Set up and adjust mechanical fixtures and tooling as per production requirements.
• Carry out preventive and breakdown maintenance of BIW mechanical equipment.
• Identify and troubleshoot mechanical problems in fixtures, conveyors, clamps, grippers, and other produc-tion equipment.
• Support line start-up, changeover, trial runs, and new model/tooling implementation.
• Inspect fixtures and equipment for alignment, wear, damage, and proper functioning.
• Perform fixture correction, minor modifications, and mechanical adjustments.
• Coordinate with Production, Quality, Maintenance, and Engineering teams to resolve line issues.
• Ensure proper functioning and alignment of BIW fixtures to maintain dimensional accuracy.
• Follow standard operating procedures, work instructions, and maintenance schedules.
• Maintain records of breakdowns, maintenance activities, and tooling/fixture issues.
• Support root-cause analysis and corrective actions for recurring mechanical problems.
• Follow 5S, Kaizen, TPM, and other manufacturing improvement practices.

Ensure Compliance With Company Safety Standards And PPE Requirements

Maintain housekeeping and workplace safety within the assigned production area.

Required Skills

• Strong hands-on knowledge of BIW assembly and mechanical systems.
• Good knowledge of jigs, fixtures, clamps, locating pins, gauges, and tooling.
• Knowledge of pneumatic and basic hydraulic systems.
• Ability to use mechanical hand tools and measuring instruments.
• Basic understanding of engineering drawings and mechanical dimensions.
• Knowledge of fixture alignment, setting, and correction.
• Ability to troubleshoot mechanical breakdowns independently.
• Basic knowledge of welding fixtures and BIW production processes.
• Knowledge of TPM, 5S, Kaizen, and continuous improvement practices.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work in shifts and under production targets.

Educational Qualification

• ITI / Diploma in Fitter, Mechanical, Automobile, Production, or related trade.
• Additional technical certification in mechanical maintenance or automotive manufacturing will be an ad-vantage.

Experience

• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in BIW, automotive manufacturing, mechanical assembly, tooling, fixture maintenance, or related production environments.
• Experience working with automotive OEMs, Tier-1 suppliers, or high-volume manufacturing plants is pre-ferred.