Mechanical Design Engineer

Job Description: Mechanical Designer & Production ManagerCompany: Signage Products

Location: Peenya Industrial Area, Bengaluru

Experience: 4–8 Years

Qualification: Diploma / Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job OverviewSignage Products is looking for an experienced, technically strong and hands-on Mechanical Designer & Production Manager to take complete responsibility for our design, manufacturing and workshop operations.

This is a key role that involves managing the entire product lifecycle, starting from understanding customer requirements, interpreting engineering drawings, preparing designs and fabrication drawings, planning production, supervising manufacturing and ensuring the timely delivery of quality finished products.

The candidate will be responsible for both the design department and the complete workshop floor. We are looking for someone who can independently manage people, processes, production activities and technical requirements without constant supervision.

• Key Responsibilities1. Design & EngineeringPrepare 2D mechanical, fabrication and production drawings using AutoCAD.
• Read, understand and independently interpret customer and engineering drawings.
• Develop product designs, component drawings and assembly drawings.
• Understand material specifications, dimensions, tolerances and manufacturing requirements.
• Ensure designs are practical, cost-effective and suitable for manufacturing.
• Coordinate design modifications based on customer requirements and production feedback.
• 2. Complete Workshop & Manufacturing ManagementTake complete ownership of the workshop floor and day-to-day manufacturing operations.
• Supervise and manage all production activities from start to finish.
• Plan and coordinate fabrication, cutting, bending, welding, assembly and finishing.
• Allocate work to fabricators, technicians and helpers and monitor their performance.
• Ensure manufacturing follows approved drawings and specifications.
• Monitor production progress and resolve technical and operational issues.
• Ensure proper utilization of manpower, machinery and materials.
• Maintain workshop discipline, productivity and safety standards.
• 3. Production Planning & ExecutionPrepare daily and weekly production plans based on incoming orders and delivery schedules.
• Monitor work progress and ensure orders are completed within committed timelines.
• Coordinate material requirements with purchase and stores.
• Identify production bottlenecks and take corrective action.
• Ensure smooth coordination between design, manufacturing and dispatch.
• Take responsibility for the complete execution of customer orders.
• 4. Quality Control & Customer CoordinationInspect finished and semi-finished products for quality and dimensional accuracy.
• Ensure products meet engineering drawings and customer specifications.
• Identify defects and implement corrective measures.
• Understand customer technical requirements and handle drawing-related queries.
• Coordinate design changes and manufacturing clarifications with customers.
• Ensure the final product meets the required quality standards before dispatch.
• Required Skills & QualificationsDiploma or Degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Strong working knowledge of AutoCAD 2D.
• Excellent ability to read and interpret engineering and fabrication drawings.
• Practical knowledge of sheet metal fabrication, welding, bending, cutting and assembly.
• Experience managing manufacturing operations and workshop teams.
• Good understanding of materials such as MS, SS and aluminium.
• Experience in production planning, quality inspection and order execution.
• Strong leadership, communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to independently manage the complete manufacturing process.
• Preferred Experience4–8 years of experience in mechanical design, fabrication or manufacturing.
• Previous experience handling a production floor or manufacturing workshop.
• Experience in sheet metal manufacturing, industrial fabrication or OEM manufacturing.

Important – Role ExpectationsThis is not an AutoCAD Designer-only or office-based position.

The selected candidate will be responsible for the complete manufacturing operation at Signage Products.

The responsibility begins with understanding customer requirements and preparing designs, and continues through drawing preparation, production planning, material coordination, manpower management, manufacturing supervision, quality inspection and final product completion.

We are looking for someone who can take ownership, manage the entire team, solve problems independently and ensure that every order moves efficiently from design to finished product.

The candidate must be willing to work hands-on with the design team as well as on the workshop floor and take full responsibility for production and manufacturing operations.