Senior Mechanical Engineer, Dabaspet Bangalore

Job Description:

Key Responsibilities

· Design and develop welding fixtures, assembly fixtures, jigs, and handling tools
for cryogenic tanks and sub-assemblies.
· Support tank plate rolling, dome forming, shell welding, and final
vertical/horizontal assembly operations.
· Develop fixtures for circumferential and longitudinal welding, ensuring distortion
control and dimensional accuracy.
· Coordinate with manufacturing, welding, quality, and structural teams during
design and execution.
· Perform fixture feasibility studies considering crane height, lifting hooks, tilting
mechanisms, and roller beds.
· Design job lifting, tilting, and rotation mechanisms for heavy and oversized
aerospace components.
· Ensure fixture designs comply with ISRO specifications, aerospace standards,
and safety norms.
· Prepare detailed 2D drawings, 3D models, BOMs, and manufacturing
documentation.
· Support shop-floor trials, fixture validation, and continuous improvement
initiatives.
· Work closely with vendors for fixture fabrication, inspection and qualification.

Desired Profile / Criteria / Skills :

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE
· Proven experience in cryogenic tank projects (LOX / LH2 tanks preferred).
· Strong background in welding fixture design for aerospace or defense
applications.
· Hands-on exposure to large diameter thin-wall cylindrical structures, domes, and
shells.
· Knowledge in GTAW / GMAW welding processes used in cryogenic fabrication.
· Familiarity with vertical fit-up planning and assembly sequence engineering.