Mechanical Design And Procurement Engineer

Job Description (JD): Mechanical Design & Procurement Engineer

Company: Fix Yantra Engineering (FYE)

Location: Bhosari MIDC, Pune

Department: Design & Project Engineering

Reports To: General Manager / Director

Position SummaryThe Mechanical Design & Procurement Engineer is responsible for preparing manufacturing drawings, BOMs, material planning, procurement, vendor coordination, costing support, and ensuring timely availability of materials for production. The role requires close coordination with Production, Quality, Project Management, and Suppliers to ensure projects are completed on time with the required quality.

• Key Responsibilities1. Design & EngineeringStudy customer drawings, 3D models, and technical specifications.
• Prepare manufacturing drawings using CAD software (SolidWorks/CATIA/AutoCAD).
• Generate and maintain Bills of Materials (BOM).
• Prepare DXF files for profile cutting and laser cutting.
• Assign FYE internal Lot Numbers and maintain document traceability.
• Prepare assembly drawings and exploded views.
• Revise drawings based on customer comments or internal improvements.
• Ensure all drawings follow customer standards and FYE SOPs.
• 2. Material Planning & ProcurementPrepare material requirement based on approved BOM.
• Float RFQs to approved vendors.
• Compare quotations based on:
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• Cost
• Delivery
• Material quality
• Vendor reliability
• Prepare Purchase Requisitions (PR).
• Generate Purchase Orders (PO).
• Follow up with suppliers for timely deliveries.
• Ensure procurement meets project timelines.
• 3. Vendor DevelopmentIdentify and develop new suppliers.
• Evaluate supplier performance.
• Maintain Approved Vendor List (AVL).
• Negotiate pricing and delivery schedules.
• Build long-term supplier relationships.
• 4. Costing & EstimationEstimate raw material requirements.
• Calculate machining requirements.
• Estimate outsourcing costs.
• Support quotation preparation.
• Suggest cost reduction opportunities.
• 5. Production CoordinationRelease drawings to production.
• Resolve manufacturing issues.
• Provide technical support during machining and assembly.
• Coordinate with CNC/VMC programmers.
• Support production planning.
• 6. Quality SupportReview inspection reports.
• Support root cause analysis.
• Ensure purchased materials meet specifications.
• Coordinate with QC for incoming inspection.

7. DocumentationMaintain the following records:

• BOM
• Purchase Orders
• Supplier Quotations
• Vendor Performance Records
• Material Follow-up Reports
• Drawing Revision History
• Procurement Tracker
• Cost Comparison Sheets
• Material Receipt Records
• Daily ResponsibilitiesReview project priorities.
• Check pending procurement status.
• Coordinate with suppliers.
• Prepare and release drawings.
• Update procurement tracker.
• Support production.
• Attend project review meetings.
• Required SkillsTechnical SkillsMechanical Engineering fundamentals
• GD&T interpretation
• Manufacturing processes
• Welding fixtures
• Jigs & Fixtures
• BIW Fixtures
• Machining knowledge
• Surface treatments
• Heat treatment
• Material selection
• Tolerance stack-up
• Software KnowledgeSolidWorks
• CATIA
• AutoCAD
• Microsoft Excel (Advanced)
• Microsoft Word
• ERP (Preferred)
• PDF & CAD management tools
• Procurement KnowledgeVendor negotiation
• Purchase Order preparation
• RFQ process
• Material planning
• Inventory basics
• Cost analysis
• Supplier evaluation
• EducationB.E./B.Tech/Diploma in Mechanical Engineering
• Experience2–5 years in Mechanical Design, Tool Room, Fixture Design, or Precision Manufacturing.
• Experience in procurement of engineering materials is preferred.
• Preferred Industry ExperienceTool Room
• BIW Fixture Manufacturing
• Precision Machining
• Automation
• Jig & Fixture Manufacturing
• Automotive Components
• CNC/VMC Machining
• Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)KPITargetDrawing accuracy≥99%On-time drawing release≥98%Procurement on-time delivery≥95%Purchase cost optimizationContinuous improvementVendor response timeWithin 24 hoursMaterial shortage incidentsZeroEngineering change implementation100%Drawing revision errorsZeroBOM accuracy≥99%Supplier quality acceptance≥98%Behavioral CompetenciesStrong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and negotiation abilities
• High attention to detail
• Good planning and organizational skills
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Team player with cross-functional coordination skills
• Positive attitude and continuous improvement mindset
• FYE-Specific ResponsibilitiesFollow FYE SOP for Design & Project Engineering.
• Generate and maintain FYE Lot Numbers for all projects.
• Sort customer drawings material-wise and thickness-wise before procurement.
• Prepare standard DXF files for profile cutting.
• Coordinate with Production, Quality, Stores, and Dispatch to ensure smooth project execution.
• Ensure all purchased materials conform to customer specifications and FYE quality standards.
• Maintain complete project documentation and traceability from drawing release to dispatch.