Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Experience: 8–15 years Location: Bangalore/ Gurgaon/ Mumbai

Role Purpose Lead mechanical design for customer projects involving Kiosks, E‑Houses, Substations, Prefab Containers, and Modular Power Skids, ensuring technically compliant, manufacturable, and installation-ready solutions. Act as the mechanical engineering lead for customer interactions and guide junior team members.

Key Responsibilities

• Mechanical Design & Engineering

  • Develop complete mechanical design solutions for kiosks, E‑houses, containerized substations, and skids.
  • Translate customer requirements and standards into practical, compliant engineering outputs.
  • Integrate structural, thermal, electrical, and fire/IP rating constraints into the design.

• Equipment Installation & Layout

  • Plan equipment movement paths, lifting arrangements, and installation feasibility inside E‑houses.
  • Define access openings, clearances, and maintenance pathways.

• Design Documentation

  • Prepare accurate GA drawings, fabrication drawings, interface diagrams, and BOMs.
  • Ensure designs support manufacturability, installation, and long-term reliability.

• Site & Installation Requirements

  • Evaluate site conditions and incorporate installation constraints (crane access, foundation, cable trenches).
  • Support site teams during installation and commissioning phases.

• Supplier & Fabrication Coordination

  • Explain design intent to suppliers and validate manufacturing feasibility.
  • Review supplier drawings, perform technical evaluations, and support inspections.

• Cross-Functional & Customer Interaction

  • Serve as the mechanical engineering lead in customer meetings, design reviews, and technical clarifications.
  • Collaborate with electrical, civil/structural, thermal, quality, and project management teams.

• Travel & Site Visits

  • Visit customer sites for installation planning, feasibility checks, and technical reviews.
  • Travel to supplier facilities for fabrication reviews and inspections.

• Leadership & Mentoring

  • Guide and support junior engineers; conduct design reviews and knowledge-sharing sessions.

Required Skills

• Strong experience in mechanical design of E‑houses, kiosks, substations, or prefabricated structures.

• Proficiency in 2D/3D CAD tools (Creo / AutoCAD / Inventor).

• Knowledge of structural design, thermal management, HVAC integration, and equipment layout.

• Understanding of IP/fire rating requirements, fabrication processes, and industrial standards.

• Strong communication and problem‑solving skills; customer-facing mindset.

What qualifications will make you successful for this role?

• Bachelor in Civil Engineering (B.E. or B.Tech) Mechanical Engineering

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