Mechanical Engineer - Automobile & Vehicle Fabrication

Required Skills & Experience :

• 3-5 years (Automobile / Fabrication industry preferred).
• Experience in automobile workshops, vehicle body builders, defence / special-purpose vehicle fabrication, or related industries.
• Exposure to project execution and vendor coordination.
• Willingness to work on shop floor / site as per project needs.

Role Overview:

• We are looking for a Mechanical Engineer with strong knowledge in automobile systems and vehicle fabrication, responsible for execution, supervision, and coordination of fabrication and assembly activities. This role is not design-focused; it involves working closely with fabrication teams, vendors, and project engineers / fitters to deliver quality vehicle modifications and assemblies as per project requirements.

Key Responsibilities :

• Plan, coordinate, and execute vehicle fabrication and assembly activities on shop floor and at project sites.
• Interpret and work with existing fabrication drawings, layouts, and technical instructions provided by design teams.
• Supervise fabrication teams (welding, sheet metal, structural fitment, canopy fabrication,etc.) to ensure quality and adherence to specifications.
• Oversee mounting of LRUs / aggregates, chassis modifications, and vehicle body structural work.
• Ensure dimensional accuracy, proper fitment, and alignment during fabrication and vehicle integration.
• Coordinate with production, quality, procurement, and logistics teams to ensure timely availability of materials and resources.
• Support prototype build, vehicle trials, and resolve on-ground fabrication issues in real time.
• Ensure adherence to safety protocols, fabrication standards, and maintain proper documentation of daily activities.
• Liaise with vendors / subcontractors for outsourced fabrication and ensure compliance with technical requirements.
• Assist in inspection, testing, and acceptance activities before and after vehicle dispatch.
• Troubleshooting of Vehicle issues at Off-site and On-site

Required Skills & Competencies:

• Strong knowledge of automobile systems, vehicle chassis, suspension, body structures, and fabrication methods.
• Practical experience in vehicle body building, structural fabrication, assembly, and integration.
• Familiarity with fabrication processes like welding, machining, bending, cutting, surface finishing, and painting.
• Ability to read and interpret fabrication drawings (basic understanding; no design creation needed).
• Good team coordination, leadership, and communication skills.
• Problem-solving attitude and ability to handle on-site challenges effectively.
• Knowledge of quality checks and inspection methods used in vehicle fabrication.
• Preparation of Work Instruction / SOP / Safety Instructions, etc.,
• Minimum Service Agreement : 24 Months Service.