Job Description
Industry: Painting plant & Powder Coating Equipment /Material handling/Conveyor/Oven/Transporter/ AHU / Scrubbers / Blowers / Dust & Fume Extraction Systems
Position: Design Manager
Location: Chennai
Experience: Around 15 to 20+ years – For Senior position
Key Responsibilities:
· Design and development of Painting plant and Powder Coating Equipment, AHUs, Conveyor, Transporter, Scrubbers, Blowers, Dust Collectors, and Fume Extractors.
· Prepare 2D & 3D models, GA drawings, fabrication drawings, and assembly layouts using AutoCAD and SolidWorks.
· Create and manage Bill of Materials (BOM) for projects.
· Carry out cost estimation, proposal engineering, and quotation preparation.
· Support the sales team with technical offers and costing sheets.
· Work on custom equipment design and product development as per client requirements.
· Coordinate with the production team, vendors, and suppliers for design feasibility and cost optimization.
· Ensure compliance with industry standards and safety norms.
· Maintain technical documentation, project reports, and as-built drawings.
Key Skills Required:
· Strong expertise in AutoCAD (2D/3D) and SolidWorks (3D modeling, assemblies, sheet metal design).
· Hands-on experience in fabrication drawings, ducting layouts, and structural design.
· Good knowledge of MS Excel (advanced formulas, costing sheets, estimation templates).
· Exposure to project costing, BOM preparation, and vendor coordination.
· Familiarity with industrial ventilation and air pollution control equipment design.
· Strong problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
· Good knowledge in preparation of Technical Offers, Quotes, proposals, Plan layout, Production layout drawings, BOM, BOQ details for Purchase and Production
Preferred Background:
· Mechanical Engineering degree
· Experience in Surface Coating, Powder Coating, Air Handling, Conveyor, Oven, Transporter, Dust & Fume Extraction, or related industries.
· Knowledge of sheet metal fabrication and custom equipment manufacturing.
· Ability to work independently and lead design team and projects.
NOTE: Retired professional – well experienced in similar field also can be considered