Mechanical Design Engineer

Job Description – Design & CAD EngineerJob Title: Design & CAD Engineer – AutoCAD / SolidWorks / Laser Cutting

Department: Design & Production

Location: Mumbai / Navi Mumbai

Experience: 2–5 years

Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

We are looking for a skilled CAD Engineer responsible for day-to-day product and fabrication drawings, 2D/3D modelling, preparation of production drawings, and nesting/program preparation for laser cutting machines. The candidate will work closely with production, fabrication, bending and powder-coating teams to ensure designs are accurate, practical and production-ready.

Key Responsibilities1. AutoCAD Designing

• Prepare accurate 2D fabrication and production drawings using AutoCAD.
• Create detailed drawings with dimensions, tolerances, material specifications and fabrication requirements.
• Modify existing drawings based on customer or production requirements.
• Convert customer drawings/PDFs into production-ready CAD drawings.

2. SolidWorks / 3D Designing

• Create 3D models, assemblies and sheet-metal designs using SolidWorks.
• Develop new products and improve existing designs.
• Prepare sheet-metal flat patterns and manufacturing drawings.
• Check design feasibility considering laser cutting, bending, welding and assembly processes.

3. Laser Cutting – Nesting

• Prepare DXF files and nesting layouts for CNC laser cutting machines.
• Optimize material utilization and minimize scrap.
• Ensure correct material thickness, quantity, orientation and part identification.
• Coordinate with the laser machine operator/programmer to resolve cutting-related issues.
• Maintain proper records of nesting files and revisions.

4. Production Support

• Coordinate daily with production, laser cutting, bending, welding and assembly teams.
• Clarify drawing-related issues on the shop floor.
• Make design modifications based on manufacturing requirements.
• Ensure drawings released for production are accurate and error-free.

5. Documentation & Control

• Maintain proper control of CAD drawings, 3D models, DXF files and revisions.
• Follow standardized drawing and file-naming procedures.
• Maintain a database of frequently used components and designs.
• Ensure the latest approved drawing is used for production.
• Required SkillsStrong knowledge of AutoCAD 2D.
• Good working knowledge of SolidWorks 3D.
• Experience in sheet-metal design and fabrication.
• Knowledge of laser cutting and nesting software.
• Understanding of bending, welding and fabrication processes.
• Ability to read and understand engineering drawings.
• Knowledge of material thickness, bend allowance, bend deduction and K-factor will be an advantage.
• Good knowledge of MS Excel and basic computer applications.
• Good communication and coordination skills.
• Preferred CandidateDiploma / BE / B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering / Production Engineering.
• 2–5 years of relevant experience in sheet-metal fabrication, laser cutting or engineering manufacturing.
• Candidates with hands-on shop-floor experience will be preferred.
• Should be able to independently handle daily design requirements and production drawings.