Product Development And Fabrication Engineer

About the job

About the RoleEttle designs and manufactures metal-led systems for modern spaces includinghospitality furniture, stainless-steel utility products, modular factory infrastructure, racks,trolleys, workstations, and custom metal assemblies.We are looking for a hands-on engineer who can help convert ideas, sketches, 3D models,and prototypes into fabrication-ready, cost-aware, repeatable products. This role sitsbetween design, production, vendors, and the shop floor.

Key Responsibilities

-Study product concepts, sketches, 3D models, and samples for manufacturability.-Check basic feasibility related to material, strength, stability, joinery, welding,bending, assembly, finishing, and hardware.-Prepare, check, or release fabrication drawings, BOMs, cut and bend lists, hardwarelists, and material lists.-Coordinate with laser cutting, CNC bending, welding, polishing, powder coating,assembly, and vendor teams.-Support prototype and first-sample development; identify issues and suggestpractical improvements.-Work with welders, fitters, machine operators, stores, vendors, finishing teams, anddispatch teams to ensure smooth production.-Help solve shop-floor issues related to alignment, welding sequence, distortion,fitment, finishing, and assembly.-Develop simple jigs, fixtures, templates, QC checks, and SOPs for repeat products.-Support costing through material estimates, process understanding, hardware lists,finishing inputs, and vendor comparisons.-Check important dimensions, finish quality, stability, hardware fitment, assembly,packing, and dispatch readiness. Products You Will Work On -SS utility furniture-MS/SS racks and trolleys-Modular workstations-Canteen tables and benches-Drawer and cabinet systems-Hospitality chairs, tables, and sofas-Sheet-metal, tubular, and modular assemblies-Custom metal products and factory infrastructure systems Required Skills -Practical understanding of sheet-metal and tubular fabrication.-Knowledge of MS, SS, aluminium, welding, bending, grinding, polishing, powdercoating, and assembly.-Ability to read, check, and mark fabrication drawings.-Ability to prepare or review BOMs, cut lists, bend lists, and hardware lists.-Basic understanding of tolerances, welding distortion, bend details, fitment, andassembly sequence.-Comfortable working both at the desk and on the shop floor.-Basic knowledge of AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Fusion 360, or similar software.-Basic Excel / Google Sheets for BOMs, costing, tracking, and documentation. Preferred Background Experience in any of the following will be useful:-Sheet-metal fabrication, tubular fabrication, stainless-steel fabrication, industrial furniture,-commercial kitchen equipment, electrical panel enclosures, machine guarding, lab furniture,racks, trolleys, workbenches, tool-room work, jig/fixture development, machine fabrication,metal furniture, laser cutting, or CNC bending. Qualification & Experience -Diploma / B.E. / B.Tech in Mechanical, Production, Manufacturing, Tool Design, or arelated field.-Min. 2-3 years of hands-on fabrication or product development experience preferred.-Practical ability and fabrication understanding will be valued more than degree alone. Personality Fit We are looking for someone who is practical, detail-oriented, comfortable on the shop floor,clear in communication, calm during production challenges, and interested in improving howproducts are made repeatedly What Success Looks Like The right person will help Ettle make products with clearer drawings, better BOMs, smootherprototypes, fewer fabrication mistakes, better shop-floor coordination, improved costing,better finish quality, and more repeatable production output.