Design Engineer

Position Overview

Acmefil Eng. System Pvt. Ltd. is actively seeking a proficient and meticulous Design Engineer to join our Engineering and Design department at VATVA GIDC, Ahmedabad. This full-time role demands a candidate with 1 to 5 years of experience to facilitate the creation, development, and realization of designs for process plants and industrial machinery.

Core Duties

• Create detailed 2D and 3D designs for various process equipment including piping, structural components, and plant layouts.
• Draft general arrangement, fabrication, assembly, and manufacturing drawings for equipment like tanks, vessels, reactors, dryers, mixers, and heat exchangers.
• Generate accurate bills of materials (BOMs), material take-offs (MTOs), and material specifications based on approved engineering designs.
• Ensure that all designs comply with relevant engineering codes, standards, and client-defined criteria.
• Collaborate closely with process engineering, production, procurement, project teams, and site personnel to resolve design concerns and review vendor submissions.
• Lead design review sessions and update drawings to meet evolving project requirements.
• Assist in selecting, sizing, and technically evaluating equipment as needed.
• Maintain high standards for dimensional accuracy, manufacturability, fabrication simplicity, installation, and serviceability.
• Engage in site visits for inspection, commissioning, troubleshooting, and quality assurance activities as required.
• Manage engineering documentation and uphold revision control processes to ensure all deliverables meet scheduled deadlines.

Essential Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in Mechanical Engineering (B.E./B.Tech/Diploma).
• Minimum 2 years up to 5 years experience in mechanical design focused on process equipment, plant engineering, or industrial manufacturing.
• Preferred background in industries such as pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, food processing, chemical, dairy, or API manufacturing.

Technical Expertise

• Proficient with AutoCAD and experienced with at least one 3D CAD software like SolidWorks, Inventor, Creo, or Solid Edge.
• Comprehensive understanding of process equipment and industrial plant design concepts.
• Knowledge of fabrication techniques including welding, sheet metal work, and machining.
• Ability to interpret various engineering diagrams including PFDs, P&IDs, GA, and equipment drawings.
• Familiarity with pressure vessels, tanks, pumps, valves, heat exchangers, and utilities.
• Working knowledge of engineering design codes such as ASME, IS, DIN, ASTM is advantageous.
• Understanding engineering calculation methods and design principles.
• Experience with BOM/MTO preparation and ERP system applications is a plus.

Personal Skills and Attributes

• Strong analytical skills and keen attention to detail.
• Ability to comprehend and implement technical requirements effectively.
• Excellent communication and coordination skills to liaise across multiple departments.
• Self-motivated with ability to multitask and meet deadlines.
• Practical understanding of fabrication and execution processes at job sites.

Performance Indicators

• Precision and compliance in engineering drawings.
• Adherence to project timelines for design deliverables.
• Minimization of design errors and reduction of rework instances.
• Conformance with project specifications and regulatory standards.
• Successful collaboration with fabrication and project teams.
• Prompt resolution of design-related issues impacting project progress.