Mechanical Engineer – Manufacturing & Metal Fabrication

Mechanical Engineer – Manufacturing & Metal Fabrication

Department: Production / Engineering Reports To: Production Manager / Operations Manager Industry: Electrical Cable Management Systems & Metal Fabrication

Job Summary

We are seeking a skilled and result-oriented Mechanical Engineer to oversee and support the manufacturing of cable trays, cable trunking, cable ladders, electrical enclosures, support systems, and other fabricated metal products.

The candidate will be responsible for production planning, engineering drawings, manufacturing processes, machine operations, quality control, and continuous improvement. The role requires practical knowledge of sheet metal fabrication, CNC machinery, welding, bending, punching, cutting, and fabrication techniques to ensure efficient production, high-quality products, and timely delivery.

Key Responsibilities

1. Production Planning & Manufacturing

• Plan, organize, and monitor daily production activities to achieve production targets and delivery schedules.
• Supervise manufacturing processes for cable trays, trunking, cable ladders, brackets, supports, and other metal fabricated products.
• Optimize manpower, machinery, raw materials, and production resources.
• Monitor production efficiency and minimize material wastage, downtime, and rework.
• Coordinate with the production team to resolve manufacturing issues and bottlenecks.

1. Engineering Drawings & Technical Support

• Read, interpret, and prepare mechanical drawings, fabrication drawings, and shop drawings.
• Work with AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or other relevant engineering design software.
• Prepare cutting layouts, material take-offs, and bills of materials (BOMs).
• Review customer drawings and specifications to ensure manufacturability.
• Develop and improve product designs, dimensions, and fabrication methods.
• Provide technical support for customized products and special fabrication requirements.

1. Sheet Metal Fabrication & Machine Operations

• Oversee sheet metal cutting, shearing, punching, notching, bending, rolling, and forming operations.
• Have practical knowledge of CNC punching machines, laser or plasma cutting machines, press brakes, and shearing machines.
• Supervise MIG/TIG or other applicable welding and assembly operations.
• Ensure proper machine setup, tooling selection, and process parameters.
• Develop efficient production methods for perforated and solid-bottom cable trays, trunking covers, couplers, bends, tees, reducers, and related accessories.
• Coordinate with maintenance personnel to ensure machinery reliability and minimum downtime.

1. Quality Control & Compliance

• Ensure products meet approved drawings, customer specifications, and applicable industry standards.
• Monitor dimensional accuracy, hole patterns, bending angles, weld quality, and assembly tolerances.
• Coordinate inspection activities with the Quality Control (QC) team.
• Ensure proper implementation of quality procedures and corrective actions.
• Monitor surface finishing and coating processes, including galvanizing, powder coating, and other applicable finishes.
• Maintain inspection records and support quality audits.

1. Material Management & Cost Control

• Prepare material requirements and coordinate with the procurement and stores departments.
• Monitor consumption of galvanized steel, stainless steel, aluminum, and other sheet metal materials.
• Optimize nesting and cutting layouts to reduce scrap and material costs.
• Monitor production costs, labor utilization, and consumable usage.
• Support cost estimation and quotation preparation for customized fabrication jobs.

1. Maintenance, Safety & Continuous Improvement

• Coordinate preventive maintenance of production machinery and fabrication equipment.
• Ensure compliance with workplace safety procedures and proper machine guarding.
• Identify opportunities to improve productivity, reduce waste, and enhance product quality.
• Implement lean manufacturing practices, 5S, and other process improvement initiatives where applicable.
• Train and guide production operators, technicians, and fabrication workers.

1. Coordination & Reporting

• Coordinate with Sales, Design, Procurement, Stores, QC, and Dispatch departments.
• Review production schedules and ensure orders are completed within the required lead time.
• Prepare daily and monthly production reports, including output, rejection rates, downtime, and material consumption.
• Assist in resolving customer technical queries and production-related complaints.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or an equivalent qualification.
• Minimum 3–5 years of experience in manufacturing, sheet metal fabrication, or metal fabrication industries.
• Experience in cable tray, cable trunking, cable ladder, electrical enclosure, or similar metal product manufacturing is preferred.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and familiarity with SolidWorks or other CAD software.
• Practical knowledge of CNC punching, press brake bending, shearing, cutting, welding, and sheet metal forming processes.
• Knowledge of engineering drawings, GD&T, material specifications, and fabrication tolerances.
• Understanding of production planning, quality control, and cost optimization.
• Familiarity with ERP systems, inventory control, and production reporting is an advantage.

Required Skills & Competencies

• Strong technical and problem-solving skills.
• Good production planning and organizational abilities.
• Ability to lead and coordinate shop-floor teams.
• Knowledge of sheet metal fabrication processes and manufacturing equipment.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet production deadlines.
• Good communication, reporting, and coordination skills.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

The Mechanical Engineer's performance will be evaluated based on:

• Achievement of production targets and delivery schedules.
• Reduction in material wastage and production costs.
• Product quality, rejection rates, and rework reduction.
• Machine utilization and reduction in downtime.
• Compliance with approved drawings and technical specifications.
• Effectiveness of manpower and resource utilization.
• Implementation of process improvements and workplace safety measures.

Working Conditions

The position involves a combination of office-based engineering work and hands-on supervision on the factory shop floor. The candidate must be comfortable working in a manufacturing environment and coordinating directly with machine operators, technicians, and fabrication teams.

Preferred Candidate: A practical, production-oriented Mechanical Engineer with strong hands-on experience in sheet metal fabrication and manufacturing of cable management systems.

Pay: AED4,000.00 - AED5,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person