Senior Design Engineer \& Costing Engineer – Racking \& Shelving Industry
Job Overview
We are seeking an experienced Senior Design Engineer \& Costing Engineer to join our team in the Racking and Shelving Industry. The ideal candidate will have a strong mechanical engineering background with hands\-on experience in designing, engineering, and costing industrial racking and shelving systems for warehouse, logistics, and commercial applications.
This role involves end\-to\-end responsibility for product design, technical validation, estimation, and cost optimization while ensuring compliance with industry standards and customer requirements.
Key Responsibilities
Design \& Engineering
- Lead the design and development of racking and shelving systems from concept to production, including pallet racking, shelving, mezzanines and customized storage solutions.
- Analyze customer requirements, site conditions, load capacities and layout constraints to develop optimized design solutions.
- Prepare and review engineering drawings, technical specifications and **Bills of Materials (BOM)**.
- Conduct design calculations, simulations, and testing to ensure compliance with safety, load, and performance standards.
- Continuously improve existing designs to enhance performance, safety, manufacturability, and cost efficiency.
- Provide technical support to production, installation, and project teams during manufacturing and execution.
- Stay updated with industry standards, codes, and best practices related to racking and shelving systems.
Costing \& Estimation
- Prepare **accurate project costing and estimations** based on drawings, BOQs, BOMs, and customer specifications.
- Calculate material costs, fabrication costs, surface treatment (powder coating/galvanizing), installation, transportation, and overheads.
- Support the sales team with **techno\-commercial inputs**, value engineering, and cost optimization proposals.
- Analyze cost variances and recommend design or process improvements to meet target pricing and margins.
- Assist in rate card preparation, pricing strategy, and cost benchmarking against competitors.
Collaboration \& Leadership
- Collaborate closely with sales, marketing, production, procurement, and operations teams to ensure seamless project execution.
- Mentor and guide junior engineers, providing technical leadership and design review support.
- Act as a technical point of contact for customers, consultants, and internal stakeholders.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in **Mechanical Engineering** or a related field.
- **2\+ years of experience** in design, engineering, and costing within the **racking, shelving, or structural steel industry**.
- Strong knowledge of mechanical design principles, load calculations, and safety standards.
- Proficiency in **CAD tools** such as SolidWorks, AutoCAD, or equivalent software.
- Hands\-on experience with manufacturing processes including sheet metal fabrication, welding, and powder coating.
- Familiarity with relevant industry standards and regulations (OSHA, ANSI, FEM, IS codes).
- Strong analytical, problem\-solving, and cost\-optimization skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects independently in a fast\-paced environment.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary and performance\-based growth opportunities.
- Exposure to large\-scale industrial and warehouse projects.
- Opportunity to work in a growing organization with long\-term career advancement.
If you are a design\-driven engineer with strong costing expertise and a passion for delivering efficient racking and shelving solutions, we encourage you to apply for this role.
Pay: ₹360,000\.00 \- ₹480,000\.00 per year
Work Location: In person