Walk-in | Mechanical Design Engineer

Steelkraft Hospitality; Karnataka; On-site; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Steelkraft Hospitality in Karnataka, India, is seeking a Design Engineer to develop and enhance our range of commercial kitchen equipment. You will create efficient, durable designs and collaborate with the production team to ensure performance and reliability.

You will prototype, use CAD software (SolidWorks / AutoCAD) for 2D/3D models, prepare drawings and BOQ, and contribute to MEP kitchen layouts. Strong English communication is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Proficiency in CAD software (SolidWorks / AutoCAD).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Fluent English communication; Kannada and Hindi preferred.
• MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint proficiency.
• Strong teamwork and collaboration abilities.

Responsibilities

• Design and prototype commercial kitchen equipment.
• Use CAD software (SolidWorks / AutoCAD) to create and modify 2D and 3D models.
• Prepare equipment drawings and BOQ.
• Design and plan MEP / Food Service layouts.
• Support sheet metal design and development.
• Collaborate with engineering and production teams to ensure designs meet technical and regulatory standards.
• Test and refine designs based on performance and feedback.
• Plan and conduct R&D to stay updated on industry trends and incorporate new technologies.

Skills

CAD proficiency

Analytical skills

English comms

MS Office

Teamwork

Conflict resolution

Target-oriented

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Job description

We are looking for a Design Engineer to develop and enhance our range of commercial kitchen equipment. The successful candidate will create efficient, durable designs and work closely with our production team to ensure high standards of performance and reliability.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Design and prototype commercial kitchen equipment
• Use CAD software (SolidWorks / AutoCAD) to create and modify 2D and 3D models
• Prepare equipment drawings and BOQ
• Design and plan MEP / Food Service layouts
• Support sheet metal design and development
• Collaborate with engineering and production teams to ensure designs meet technical and regulatory standards
• Test and refine designs based on performance and feedback
• Plan and conduct R&D to stay updated on industry trends and incorporate new technologies

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field
• In-depth proficiency in CAD software (SolidWorks / AutoCAD)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• High-level communication and written skills in English (mandatory), Kannada and Hindi preferred
• Proficient in MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Strong teamwork and collaboration abilities
• Goal-oriented with the ability to achieve targets consistently
• Self-motivated with conflict resolution skills

Preferred

• Prior experience in the commercial kitchen equipment industry or food service equipment sector
• Exposure to sheet metal fabrication, food-grade material standards, or MEP kitchen planning
• Familiarity with hospitality industry norms, kitchen workflows and equipment standards
• Experience working with or alongside kitchen consultants, contractors or hotel projects