Mechanical design engineer

Mechanical Development Engineer (Design Engineer)

(Electrical Panel Enclosure Industry – Karnataka)

Role Identity & Purpose

Job Title: Mechanical Development Engineer (Design Engineer)

Department: Mechanical Design

Reports To: Design Manager

Location: Kaggalipura, Bangalore, Karnataka

Role Purpose

The Mechanical Development Engineer is responsible for designing, developing, and optimizing

electrical panel enclosures and sheet metal assemblies in alignment with customer specifications,

industry standards, and internal manufacturing capabilities. The role ensures technically sound, cost-

effective, and production ready designs that support operational efficiency and business growth.

Contribution to Business Goals:

• Enables revenue generation through accurate and competitive designs

• Reduces rework and production errors through design precision

• Ensures compliance with IEC standards

• Improves manufacturing efficiency through design optimization

• Drives cost reduction via material and process improvements

Key Outcomes (Deliverables-Oriented)

Top Measurable Outcomes

1. Ensure ≥ 98% design accuracy (minimal production rework due to design errors)

2. Achieve ≥ 95% on-time release of drawings as per project schedule

3. Reduce material cost through optimized design (minimum 3–5% annual saving target)

4. Ensure 100% compliance with relevant standards (IEC)

5. Maintain BOM accuracy ≥ 99%

6. Support production approval ≥ 95%

7. Reduce engineering change notices (ECNs) caused by design oversight

KPIs / Success Metrics

• Design revision frequency

Production rework due to design error

• BOM accuracy rate

• Drawing release cycle time

• Cost optimization initiatives to implement

• Project delivery adherence

First-Year Expectations

• Become independent in panel enclosure design within 4–6 months

• Reduce drawing error rate by measurable margin

• Successfully execute 3–5 medium complexity projects

Long-Term Expectations

• Lead complex design projects

• Introduce modular design improvements

• Contribute to product standardization & innovation

Decision-Making Authority

• Finalization of mechanical design within project scope

• Material selection (within approved vendor list)

• Design optimization decisions

• Escalation required only for major cost or compliance deviations

Competence Requirements (Capability Fit)

Technical Competence

• Strong sheet metal design knowledge

• Electrical panel enclosure design principles

• Understanding of IEC standards

• GD&T application

• Tolerance stack-up knowledge

• Proficiency in CAD software (SolidWorks / AutoCAD / Inventor etc.)

• BOM preparation & design documentation

• Knowledge of manufacturing processes (Laser cutting, CNC bending, welding, powder

coating)

Functional Competence

• Project planning & execution discipline

• Root cause analysis for design issues

• Cost analysis capability

• Cross-functional coordination (PPC, Production, Purchase, Quality, Sales)

• Documentation accuracy

• Ability to interpret customer technical specifications

Leadership Competence (If Applicable)

• Ownership of assigned projects

• Mentoring junior engineers (future expectation)

• Decision accountability

• Conflict resolution with production/quality

Experience & Qualification

Must-Have

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering

• 1–3 years experience in electrical panel enclosure or sheet metal design

• Hands-on AUTOCAD modeling experience

• Exposure to manufacturing environment

Good-to-Have

• Experience in medium-scale panel manufacturing setup

• Knowledge of thermal calculations for enclosures

• Exposure to IP rating & structural load calculations

Commitment Indicators (Cultural Fit)

• Strong ownership mindset

• Detail-oriented & precision-driven

• Hands-on approach (not purely desk-based)

• Stability-oriented (minimum 2–3 year continuity preferred)

• High integrity in documentation

• Open to learning evolving standards

Behavioural Expectations

• Collaborate proactively with production & quality

• Maintain disciplined drawing documentation & revision control

• Escalate technical risks early

• Maintain structured communication with stakeholders

• Demonstrate accountability for released designs

Role Interfaces

Internal Stakeholders

• Production Team

• Quality Assurance

• Purchase Department/SCM

• PPC

• Sales / Estimation

External Stakeholders

• Clients (for design clarification & approval)

• Vendors (material specifications)

• Certification bodies (if applicable)

Performance & Review Framework

• Monthly OKR review during probation

• 6 months’ probation confirmation based on:

o Design accuracy

o Documentation discipline

o Cross-functional coordination

• Annual performance linked to cost savings & innovation

• Growth path review every 12 months

Authority & Boundaries

• No independent financial approval authority

• Cannot deviate from compliance standards

• Cannot release drawings without internal review approval

• Escalation required for scope changes affecting cost/time

Growth & Opportunity

Career Path

Design Engineer → Senior Design Engineer → Lead Engineer → Design Manager

Opportunities

• Exposure to complex industrial projects

• Leadership exposure in cross-functional teams

• Product development involvement

• Innovation & cost optimization initiatives

Strategic Importance

This role directly impacts manufacturing efficiency, customer satisfaction, and brand reputation.