Mechanical Design Engineer

Mechanical Designer – Sheet Metal Enclosures

Company: Sheela Grid Works Pvt. Ltd. (SGW)

Location: Salempur, Hathras, Uttar Pradesh

Department: Design & Engineering

Employment Type: Full-Time

Experience: 2–5 Years

Industry: Sheet Metal Fabrication / Electrical Enclosures / Industrial Equipment

About the Role

Sheela Grid Works Pvt. Ltd. is looking for a Mechanical Designer to join our Design & Engineering team for the development of industrial electrical enclosures, cabinets, control-panel enclosures, junction boxes and custom sheet-metal products.

This is a computer-based design role. The designer will be responsible for taking customer requirements and engineering concepts and converting them into complete, accurate, manufacturing-ready digital design packages.

The role will involve 3D modelling, 2D drawings, sheet-metal development, flat patterns, DXF preparation, bend sequencing, CNC-related design preparation, BOMs and engineering documentation.

The candidate should have a strong understanding of sheet-metal manufacturing processes so that designs can be prepared correctly for downstream production.

Key Responsibilities

1. 3D Mechanical Design

* Create detailed 3D models of industrial electrical enclosures and sheet-metal assemblies using SolidWorks.

* Design:

* Floor-standing cabinets

* Wall-mounted enclosures

* Junction boxes

* Control-panel enclosures

* Modular enclosures

* Doors and covers

* Mounting plates

* Gland plates

* Plinths

* Canopies

* Internal partitions

* Brackets and accessories

* Develop complete assemblies and sub-assemblies.

* Design products based on customer specifications, sketches, drawings and electrical requirements.

* Select appropriate material thicknesses, bend radii, hardware and construction methods.

* Design for manufacturability, assembly, strength and serviceability.

2. Sheet Metal Design

* Create sheet-metal parts using SolidWorks Sheet Metal.

* Apply appropriate:

* Bend allowances

* Bend deductions

* K-factors

* Bend radii

* Reliefs

* Corner treatments

* Tolerances

* Ensure designs are suitable for CNC laser cutting, press-brake bending and welding.

* Account for material thickness and fabrication limitations during the design stage.

* Develop standardized and modular sheet-metal construction methods.

3. Flat Pattern & DXF Preparation

* Generate accurate flat patterns from completed 3D models.

* Prepare production-ready DXF files for fiber-laser cutting.

* Ensure DXFs contain correct:

* Cut profiles

* Holes

* Slots

* Cut-outs

* Notches

* Dimensions

* Geometry

* Check DXFs for open profiles, duplicate geometry, incorrect entities and other errors.

* Ensure correct bend-related information is maintained between the 3D model, flat pattern and manufacturing drawing.

* Prepare separate DXF files according to the company's manufacturing and programming standards.

* Optimize part orientation and geometry for efficient downstream nesting where required.

4. Bend Sequence & Press-Brake Design

* Determine the appropriate bend sequence for sheet-metal components.

* Develop digital bend-sequence information based on:

* Part geometry

* Bend direction

* Tool accessibility

* Part dimensions

* Bend interference

* Tooling limitations

* Required tolerances

* Identify potential bending collisions and manufacturing issues during the design stage.

* Prepare bend drawings/instructions for CNC press-brake programming.

* Ensure the final design can be manufactured using the available press-brake tooling and machine envelope.

* Provide all necessary bend information to the programming/production team.

5. Manufacturing Drawings

Prepare detailed 2D manufacturing drawings for individual components and assemblies, including:

* Overall dimensions

* Component dimensions

* Material grade

* Sheet thickness

* Bend angles

* Bend radii

* Hole dimensions

* Hole locations

* Cut-outs

* Welding requirements

* Hardware

* Surface finish

* Powder-coating requirements

* Tolerances

* Assembly details

* Revision information

Drawings must be clear enough for production to manufacture the component without requiring design clarification.

6. Assembly & Enclosure Design

* Create complete enclosure assemblies in SolidWorks.

* Develop detailed assembly drawings and exploded views where required.

* Define positioning of:

* Doors

* Hinges

* Locks

* Handles

* Mounting plates

* Gland plates

* Busbar supports

* Cable-entry provisions

* Internal accessories

* Ensure proper clearances and accessibility.

* Design appropriate gasket arrangements for required IP ratings.

* Incorporate standard SGW hardware and components into designs.

7. BOM & Engineering Documentation

* Create and maintain accurate Bills of Materials (BOMs).

* Define raw-material requirements for each component.

* Identify bought-out components and standard hardware.

* Create structured part numbers and component descriptions.

* Prepare complete engineering documentation for each product.

* Maintain drawing revisions and document versions.

* Ensure released drawings and files follow SGW's document-control system.

8. Design for Manufacturing & Cost Optimization

The designer will be expected to consider manufacturing efficiency during the design stage.

Responsibilities include:

* Minimize unnecessary bends and fabrication operations.

* Reduce material wastage.

* Optimize sheet utilization.

* Standardize components wherever possible.

* Reduce the number of unique parts.

* Select economical construction methods.

* Design components for efficient laser cutting, bending and welding.

* Identify opportunities to reduce material weight and manufacturing complexity.

9. Modular Product Development

The designer will contribute to the development of SGW's modular enclosure platform.

This includes:

* Developing standardized enclosure sizes.

* Creating configurable door, roof, side-panel and mounting systems.

* Developing reusable components and sub-assemblies.

* Creating standardized hardware locations.

* Developing design libraries.

* Creating parametric models where practical.

* Establishing common design rules for SGW's enclosure product families.

10. Design Library & Standards

Develop and maintain a structured digital design library containing:

* Standard enclosure components

* Standard hardware

* Hinges

* Locks

* Handles

* Gaskets

* Mounting systems

* Brackets

* Fasteners

* Standard sheet-metal profiles

* Standard DXF components

* Standard drawings

* Standard assemblies

The objective is to progressively reduce design time and increase standardization across SGW products.

Software Requirements

Essential

* SolidWorks

* Strong knowledge of SolidWorks Sheet Metal

* AutoCAD or equivalent 2D CAD software

* Ability to create, inspect and modify DXF files

Preferred

* CypNest

* CypCut

* Delem press-brake software

* Experience with CNC laser and press-brake programming workflows

* ERP/MRP/BOM systems

Technical Skills Required

The candidate should have strong knowledge of:

* Sheet-metal design

* CRCA/MS sheet

* Stainless steel

* Aluminium

* Sheet-metal thickness selection

* Bend allowance

* Bend deduction

* K-factor

* Bend radius

* Bend relief

* Press-brake tooling

* Bend sequencing

* CNC laser cutting

* DXF preparation

* CNC nesting concepts

* Welding design

* Laser welding

* MIG/TIG welding

* Dimensional tolerances

* GD&T fundamentals

* Powder coating

* IP-rated enclosure construction

* Design for Manufacturing (DFM)

* Design for Assembly (DFA)

Candidate Profile

We are looking for a designer who is:

* Highly proficient in SolidWorks and sheet-metal modelling.

* Extremely detail-oriented.

* Comfortable working on complex sheet-metal assemblies.

* Able to independently develop a design from concept/customer requirement to a complete manufacturing package.

* Strong in understanding DXF generation and CNC fabrication requirements.

* Able to determine practical bend sequences digitally.

* Good at identifying design and fabrication issues before drawings are released.

* Organized with drawings, revisions, BOMs and engineering documentation.

* Interested in developing standardized and modular product systems.

Preferred Experience

2–5 years of relevant experience in:

* Electrical enclosure design

* Control-panel enclosure design

* Sheet-metal product design

* Industrial cabinet design

* CNC sheet-metal fabrication

* Industrial equipment design

* Metal furniture/equipment design

Candidates with strong sheet-metal CAD and DXF experience will be preferred over candidates with only general mechanical-design experience.

Important

This is a design-office/computer-based position.

The primary responsibilities are:

Customer Requirement → 3D Design → Sheet-Metal Development → Flat Pattern → DXF → Bend Sequence → 2D Manufacturing Drawings → BOM → Final Engineering Release

The candidate will not be responsible for operating CNC machines, bending machines, laser machines, welding equipment or other factory machinery.

Compensation

₹4–6 LPA, depending on experience and technical capability.