Mechanical Design Engineer - Precast Moulds

Company: Katkar Construction

Location: Indapur / MIDC Indapur, Pune District, Maharashtra

About Katkar Construction

Katkar Construction is a trusted engineering and fabrication company with over two decades of experience in heavy fabrication, infrastructure support, and precast concrete solutions. We specialize in the design, fabrication, and installation of complete Railway Concrete sleeper plant setups for infrastructure and residential projects across India.

Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer – Precast with strong hands-on expertise in designing, detailing, and fabrication of precast concrete moulds used in infrastructure and residential construction. The role involves end-to-end responsibility from concept design to fabrication coordination and site support.

Key Responsibilities

Precast Mould Design & Engineering

• Design and develop precast concrete moulds for:
• Infrastructure products (railway sleepers, pipes, drains, culverts, manholes, barriers, etc.)
• Residential and commercial precast elements (walls, columns, beams, slabs, staircases)
• Prepare concept, GA, and detailed fabrication drawings for precast moulds.
• Ensure mould designs meet dimensional accuracy, surface finish, durability, and repeatability requirements.
• Design moulds considering ease of casting, demoulding, handling, and long service life.

Structural & Mechanical Calculations

• Perform design calculations for:
• Concrete pressure on moulds
• Stiffeners, plates, and structural members
• Lifting points and handling loads

Fabrication & Manufacturing Support

• Coordinate with the fabrication shop to ensure correct execution of designs.
• Provide fabrication-ready drawings with:
• Material specifications
• Welding details
• Tolerances and surface finish requirements
• Resolve shop-floor design issues and suggest practical improvements.

Quality, Optimization & Cost Control

• Optimize mould designs to reduce material consumption and fabrication cost without compromising quality.
• Improve mould durability and cycle life through better design practices.
• Support quality inspections and trial casting activities.

Project Coordination

• Work closely with:
• Production and fabrication teams
• Project managers and clients
• Support installation, trial runs, and commissioning of precast moulds at plant sites.
• Prepare technical documentation, BOMs, and as-built drawings.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering.
• 3–6 years of experience in precast mould design and fabrication (mandatory).
• Proven experience in infrastructure and residential precast concrete products.

Technical Skills

• Strong proficiency in AutoCAD (mandatory).
• Experience with SolidWorks / Inventor / Creo (preferred).
• Sound knowledge of:
• Precast concrete production processes
• Fabrication techniques (cutting, bending, welding, assembly)
• Materials used in mould manufacturing (MS plates, sections, fasteners)
• Ability to read and interpret structural drawings and specifications.

Key Competencies

• Practical, fabrication-oriented design approach
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
• Attention to detail and quality
• Good coordination and communication with shop-floor teams
• Ability to work independently and handle multiple projects

Preferred Experience

• Experience in Railway concrete sleeper moulds or large infrastructure precast projects.
• Exposure to precast plant setup or turnkey precast solutions.
• Knowledge of lifting design and handling systems.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to work on large-scale infrastructure and precast projects
• Long-term growth with an established engineering organization
• Hands-on involvement from design to execution
• Competitive salary based on experience and skill level