– DESIGN ENGINEER

Guindy Machine Tools Limited (GMT)

Location: Pallikaranai, Chennai, Tamil Nadu

Department: Design & Engineering – Workholding Division

Position: Design Engineer

Qualification: B.E. / B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering

Experience: 2–5 years preferred (experience in machine tools, workholding, precision engineering or machine design is an advantage)

Employment Type: Full-time

About the CompanyGuindy Machine Tools Limited (GMT) is an established Indian engineering and machine tool manufacturing company with over six decades of expertise in precision engineering, workholding solutions and industrial manufacturing.

GMT manufactures a wide range of standard and specialised workholding products, including manual and power chucks, hydraulic and pneumatic workholding systems, cylinders and customised solutions for leading machine tool manufacturers and industrial customers.

Job SummaryWe are seeking a technically competent and detail-oriented Design Engineer to join our Design & Engineering Department.

The candidate will be responsible for the design, development, modification and technical documentation of standard and special workholding products. The role requires strong mechanical design fundamentals, proficiency in CAD software, an understanding of manufacturing processes, and the ability to translate customer requirements into practical, manufacturable and cost-effective engineering solutions.

The engineer will work closely with Production, Process Engineering (PES), Quality, Planning and Sales to ensure designs are technically sound, manufacturing-ready and delivered within project timelines.

Key Roles & Responsibilities1. Product Design & Development

- Design and develop standard and special-purpose chucks, jaws, fixtures and other workholding components and assemblies.
- Prepare detailed 2D manufacturing drawings and 3D models of components and assemblies.
- Develop customised workholding solutions based on customer requirements, machine specifications and application conditions.
- Carry out design calculations involving clamping forces, operating loads, stresses, fits, tolerances and component selection.
- Design for functionality, reliability, safety, ease of manufacture and maintenance.
- Modify existing products to improve performance, reduce costs and address operational requirements.

2. Engineering Drawings & Documentation
- Prepare accurate component drawings, assembly drawings and detailed Bill of Materials (BOM).
- Apply appropriate GD&T;, dimensional tolerances, surface finish specifications and material requirements.
- Maintain design revision records, drawing registers and engineering change documentation.
- Ensure drawings are complete,



checked and released in accordance with internal engineering procedures.
- Standardise components, assemblies and drawings wherever technically feasible.
- Maintain accurate engineering documentation for future manufacturing and servicing requirements.

3. Manufacturing & Process Engineering Coordination
- Coordinate with the Production and PES departments to ensure that designs are practical and manufacturable.
- Review the suitability of machining processes, tooling, material selection and assembly methods during design development.
- Resolve drawing-related and technical issues arising during manufacturing.
- Support the development of process sheets, manufacturing sequences and inspection requirements.
- Incorporate manufacturing feedback to improve design quality and production efficiency.
- Support the reduction of machining complexity, material wastage and overall manufacturing costs.

4. Special Projects & Customer-Specific Designs
- Study customer drawings, component specifications and application requirements.
- Develop technical concepts and engineering proposals for special-purpose workholding applications.
- Identify suitable chuck configurations, clamping arrangements and component interfaces.
- Prepare technical drawings and documentation to support customer approvals and order execution.
- Coordinate with Sales and customers to clarify technical requirements and resolve design queries.
- Ensure engineering deliverables are completed in line with committed project schedules.

5. Quality, Testing & Design Validation
- Work with Quality and Production teams to resolve dimensional, functional and assembly-related issues.
- Support prototype development, product trials and design validation activities.
- Investigate design-related non-conformities and recommend corrective and preventive actions.
- Incorporate inspection and testing feedback into subsequent design improvements.
- Ensure adherence to relevant engineering standards, customer specifications and company quality procedures.

Required Technical Skills
- Proficiency in SolidWorks, AutoCAD or equivalent mechanical CAD software.
- Strong understanding of mechanical engineering design principles.
- Ability to prepare and interpret complex engineering drawings and assembly drawings.
- Working knowledge of GD&T;,



fits, tolerances and surface finish requirements.
- Knowledge of machining processes including CNC turning, milling, grinding and conventional machining.
- Understanding of materials, heat treatment and mechanical component selection.
- Knowledge of BOM preparation, drawing revision control and engineering documentation.
- Ability to perform fundamental mechanical design calculations.
- Familiarity with Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DFMA) principles.

Preferred Experience
- Previous experience in the machine tool, workholding, fixture design or precision engineering industry.
- Exposure to manual chucks, power chucks, hydraulic/pneumatic cylinders or special-purpose fixtures.
- Understanding of clamping mechanisms and workholding principles.
- Experience working with cross-functional manufacturing teams.
- Exposure to engineering change management, ISO quality systems and manufacturing ERP systems.

- Key Competencies

- Strong analytical and mechanical problem-solving abilities.
- High attention to detail and drawing accuracy.
- Ability to manage multiple design projects and meet deadlines.
- Valuable communication and coordination skills.
- Practical understanding of manufacturing shop-floor requirements.
- Willingness to learn, innovate and take ownership of engineering deliverables.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) Performance will be assessed against the following parameters:
1. Design Delivery: Timely completion and release of engineering drawings and documentation.
2. Drawing Accuracy: Reduction in drawing errors, revisions and manufacturing rework attributable to design.
3. Special Design Execution: Successful development and timely release of customer-specific workholding solutions.
4. Design Quality: First-time-right designs meeting customer and manufacturing requirements.
5. Cost Optimisation: Improvements in design efficiency, component standardisation and manufacturability.
6. Cross-Functional Responsiveness: Timely resolution of production, quality and customer-related design issues.

Why Join GMT?
- Opportunity to work on diverse standard and customised precision-engineering products.
- Exposure to practical engineering challenges involving advanced workholding applications.
- Direct collaboration with experienced manufacturing and engineering teams.
- Opportunities to develop expertise in mechanical design, product development and manufacturing engineering.
- Be part of an established Indian engineering company with a strong industrial legacy.

Interested candidates may submit their updated CV with the subject line "Application – Design Engineer – GMT".

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