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Mechanical Engineer – Manufacturing Support

Job Description

Roles & Responsibilities

We are looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Junior Mechanical Engineer – Manufacturing Support to assist with day-to-day production support, troubleshooting, and process documentation. This entry-level role is ideal for fresh graduates or engineers with up to 2 years of experience, who are eager to build their technical foundation in a high-paced manufacturing environment. The role involves close coordination with cross-functional teams to support smooth and efficient operations on the shop floor.


Key Responsibilities:

1. Production Support & Issue Resolution

  • Provide on-the-ground engineering support to production teams for mechanical issues during assembly or fabrication.

  • Assist in identifying root causes of shop-floor problems and suggest immediate corrective actions.

  • Monitor manufacturing KPIs and highlight abnormalities or delays in processes.

2. Documentation & Process Standardization

  • Prepare and update manufacturing process documentation including work instructions, SOPs, and checklists.

  • Assist in maintaining records for tooling, fixtures, and process changes.

  • Support documentation for internal audits and quality assurance.

3. Drawing & BOM Interpretation

  • Read and understand basic mechanical drawings and Bill of Materials (BOM).

  • Assist in verifying part dimensions and tolerances in coordination with QA/QC.

4. Coordination & Follow-up

  • Coordinate with design, quality, and supply chain teams to resolve shop floor issues.

  • Track and follow up on material availability, rework parts, and change requests.

  • Assist in production planning and execution tasks when required.

5. Continuous Improvement

  • Participate in improvement initiatives such as 5S, lean manufacturing, and kaizen events.

  • Support data collection and basic analysis for process improvement activities.

  • Identify and report process inefficiencies and propose improvements.


Qualifications:

  • Diploma / B.E. / B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering or related field.

  • 0–2 years of experience in a manufacturing or production support role.

  • Basic knowledge of fabrication, assembly, or machining processes.

  • Ability to read engineering drawings and familiarity with tools like AutoCAD/SolidWorks (basic level).

  • Strong communication and teamwork skills.

  • Willingness to learn and grow in a fast-paced production environment.


Key Focus Areas:

  • On-Site Production Support & Issue Resolution

  • Manufacturing Process Documentation & SOP Maintenance

  • Drawing Interpretation & Basic Inspection Coordination

  • Cross-Functional Coordination (Design, QA, Stores)

  • Support for Lean and Continuous Improvement Initiatives


Work Environment:

  • Shop floor and production office setting within a fabrication or mechanical assembly environment.

  • Exposure to welding, machining, and material handling operations.

  • Requires wearing PPE and following safety protocols consistently.

Job Detail
  • Work Type: Full Time
  • Languages to be known : English
  • Country: United Arab Emirates
  • City: Dubai
  • Job Category : Automotive