Senior Engineer - Tooling and Process

Ohmium; Chennai District; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Ohmium, based in Chennai, seeks an experienced Mechanical Engineer to design, develop and improve mechanical and electrical systems for electrolyzer production. You will prepare 2D drawings and 3D models, maintain BOMs, and generate layouts using AutoCAD and SolidWorks.

The role requires strong manufacturability focus and cross-functional collaboration with procurement and production teams. You will coordinate development-to-installation activities, select materials, drive tooling and fixture

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s/Diploma in Mechanical/Engineering with 5-7 years of related experience.
• Proficient in AutoCAD and SolidWorks; knowledge of GD&T preferred.
• Experience with fixtures, jigs, tooling, SPMs, conveyors, and equipment installation.

Responsibilities

• Designing, developing and improving mechanical & electrical systems, fixtures, jigs, tooling, machines and manufacturing aids required for electrolyzer production.
• Preparing, reviewing and maintaining 2D drawings, 3D models, BOMs, layouts, and drawings using AutoCAD and SolidWorks.
• Coordinating mechanical engineering activities from development, procurement, installation, commissioning and validation of equipment and utilities.
• Selecting materials, tools, fasteners and manufacturing methods based on process requirements, safety and cost.
• Identifying and implementing innovative mechanical and process improvements to boost productivity, quality and reliability.
• Supporting design reviews, FMEA, risk assessments, machine safety and manufacturability reviews for new equipment.
• Monitoring equipment performance and tooling condition to improve uptime and efficiency.
• Reading and interpreting complex mechanical, fabrication, pneumatic, hydraulic and utility drawings.

Skills

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

GD&T

Root cause analysis

Preventive maintenance

Manufacturing engineering

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor/B.Tech Mechanical Engineering

Diploma Mechanical Engineering

Tools

ERP systems

BOM management

Engineering change management

Procurement coordination

Job description

• Designing, developing and improving mechanical & electrical systems, fixtures, jigs, tooling, machines and manufacturing aids required for electrolyzer production.
• Preparing, reviewing and maintaining 2D drawings, 3D models, BOMs, layouts, assembly drawings, fabrication drawings, and technical documentation using AutoCAD and SolidWorks.
• Coordinating mechanical engineering activities related to development, procurement, installation, commissioning, calibration and validation of equipment, tools, fixtures and utilities.
• Selecting suitable materials, tools, fasteners, bought-out items and manufacturing methods based on process requirements, quality standards, safety and cost effectiveness.
• Identifying and implementing innovative mechanical, tooling and process improvement solutions to improve productivity, ergonomics, quality and reliability.
• Supporting design reviews, FMEA, risk assessment, machine safety reviews and manufacturability reviews for new equipment, tooling and process changes.
• Monitoring equipment performance, mechanical systems, utilities and tooling condition to improve uptime, repeatability and efficiency of production.
• Experience in reading and interpreting complex mechanical, fabrication, machining, pneumatic, hydraulic, utility and technical drawings.
• Support operational improvement and cost reduction activities by providing technical expertise in mechanical design, process capability, manufacturing methods and maintenance practices.
• Provide engineering and troubleshooting support to production, quality and maintenance teams to resolve technical problems, equipment breakdowns, tooling issues and drive process improvement.
• Identifying areas of improvement in production lines, fixtures, tools, equipment and finished products, making recommendations and implementing approved improvements.
• Experience in ISO 9001:2015 audits, documentation control and compliance with applicable plant safety and quality requirements.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED :

• Bachelor’s Degree / Diploma in Engineering - Mechanical / Production / Industrial / Electrical / Manufacturing Engineering or other related engineering field.
• Operating knowledge and experience in AutoCAD, SolidWorks and engineering drawing standards. Knowledge of GD&T, fabrication, machining, welding and assembly processes is preferred.
• Minimum 5-7 years of experience with strong mechanical engineering, manufacturing engineering, equipment maintenance, tooling or industrial project background.
• Knowledge of mechanical & electrical design principles, machine elements, pneumatics, hydraulics, material selection, and manufacturing processes.
• Experience with fixtures, jigs, tooling, SPMs, conveyors, lifting devices, utilities, plant layout and equipment installation / commissioning.
• Knowledge/understanding of machine safety systems, ergonomics, risk assessment, EHS requirements, and applicable standards.
• Hands-on experience in troubleshooting mechanical systems, root cause analysis, corrective actions, preventive maintenance, and continuous improvement projects.
• Working knowledge of ERP, BOM management, purchase requisitions, spare parts planning, and engineering change management.

OHMIUM CULTURE:

At Ohmium, you are expected to embody and champion our core cultural values:

Accountability:I own my tasks andexecuteon time.

Demonstrate strong accountability by owning deliverables and decisions, ensuring timely and consistent results.

Teamwork:I will not let other teams fail.

Takes ownership beyond own team to support cross-team success and prevent failures, thereby fostering a collaborative work environment.

Learning Mindset:I drive change and learn from mistakes.

Exhibits a strong growth mindset by proactively leading meaningful change and consistently learning from experience.

Winning Attitude:I compete to win.

Showing upevery daywith a strong perspective, to drive results and be the BEST in Green Energy.

Skills:-

Electroplating Machines, Fixture Design, Special Purpose Machine (SPM) Design, Tooling Design

Education: -

Bachelor of Engineering / Bachelor of Technology (B.E./B.Tech) - Mechanical Engineering, Diploma - Mechanical Engineering

Ohmium is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.