Role Overview

The Shop Engineer is responsible for planning, coordinating, and supervising fabrication activities in the workshop to ensure that production is executed accurately, efficiently, and within project timelines. This role ensures smooth coordination between engineering drawings, material availability, labour allocation, fabrication quality, and dispatch operations.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Study and review all technical and fabrication drawings before starting work
Ensure drawings are transparent and fabrication-ready
Clarify any drawing issues with the engineering team before fabrication begins
Conduct technical meetings with fabrication teams before starting fabrication work
Communicate fabrication details, tolerances, and finish requirements clearly
Ensure all materials and outsourced items are arranged at least 2 days before fabrication
Inform procurement or management immediately if any material is missing or delayed
Conduct material inspection before fabrication, including outsourced items
Verify material grade, thickness, finish, and specifications
Allocate tasks to shop workers
Monitor fabrication progress
Ensure fabrication follows project timelines




Coordinate between workers, supervisors, and engineering teams
Perform final inspection of fabricated components before dispatch
Ensure proper mirror, matte, and stain finishes for stainless steel
Oversee grinding and paint finishes for mild steel
Coordinate loading of finished materials
Ensure correct items are dispatched as per project requirements
Arrange vehicles 24 hours before dispatch
Update daily progress reports for all ongoing projects
Track fabrication status, delays, and completion progress
Update daily labour data including attendance and overtime
Submit labour reports before 10 AM the next day
Plan overtime according to project priority and timeline
Ensure productive labour utilization during urgent project phases

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
Diploma or Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Production Engineering, or any

fabrication/manufacturing related technical discipline. Relevant experience in fabrication or workshop operations will be preferred.

Pay: ₹250,000.00 - ₹430,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person

📌 Engineer Shop Kochi
🏢 VINTON ENGINEERING
📍 Kochi