Mechanical Engineer

About the Company
VendiHalt designs, deploys, and operates smart vending machines across India. The company is also developing locally manufactured vending-machine hardware and warehouse facilities for storage, refurbishment, inventory management, and distribution.
Job Summary
We are looking for a Mechanical Engineer to support the design, prototyping, manufacturing, installation, and troubleshooting of vending machines, along with warehouse planning and execution.
The role is suited for a practical, hands-on engineer who can work closely with vendors, contractors, technicians, and field teams.
Extensive PAN-India travel is mandatory. Candidates whose hometown is Kanpur and who are willing to work from Delhi NCR will be preferred.
Key ResponsibilitiesMechanical Design & Product Development
Design vending-machine cabinets, trays, doors, frames, and dispensing mechanisms.
Create 3D models, manufacturing drawings, and engineering documentation.
Select appropriate materials and components while improving durability, serviceability, weight, and cost.
Develop customised vending-machine configurations for different products and site requirements.
Prototype Development & Testing
Coordinate fabrication and assembly of prototypes.
Conduct dispensing, stability, endurance, alignment, and functional testing.
Identify design and performance issues and implement corrective actions.
Maintain test reports, design revisions, and engineering records.
Evaluate imported machines and components for potential localisation and improvement.
Manufacturing & Vendor Development
Coordinate manufacturing processes including laser cutting, bending, welding, machining, powder coating, and component fabrication.
Prepare Bills of Materials (BOMs), specifications, drawings, and other manufacturing documentation.
Evaluate and compare vendor quotations.
Develop and maintain reliable manufacturing and fabrication vendors.
Inspect fabricated components and support pilot production.
Develop simple jigs, fixtures, and assembly procedures where required.
Warehouse Design & Execution
Plan and execute warehouses, refurbishment centres, and operational facilities.
Prepare layouts for machine storage, products, spare parts, repair, testing, loading, and dispatch.
Plan racks, workstations, utilities, ventilation, lighting, fire safety, and internal material movement.
Prepare drawings, quantities, and cost estimates.
Coordinate contractors and supervise execution, quality, budget, and timelines.
Develop standard and scalable warehouse layouts that can be replicated across different cities.
Refrigeration & Thermal Systems
Support the selection and integration of refrigeration systems for cold vending machines.
Evaluate airflow, insulation, cooling performance, condensation, and energy efficiency.
Support troubleshooting of refrigeration and thermal-performance issues.
Electronics & Software Integration
Coordinate the mechanical integration and mounting of motors, sensors, controllers, displays, payment systems, and telemetry devices.
Ensure appropriate wiring routes, ventilation, component accessibility, and maintenance access.
Work closely with electrical and software teams during machine integration.
Quality Control & Field Support
Prepare inspection checklists and quality-control procedures.
Investigate recurring machine and warehouse-related failures.
Conduct root-cause analysis and implement corrective actions.
Support machine installation, maintenance, servicing, and major repair activities.
Inspect warehouse execution and coordinate rectification of defects.
Documentation & Compliance
Maintain engineering drawings, BOMs, BOQs, specifications, test reports, and project records.
Prepare assembly, maintenance, installation, and site-execution documentation.
Support compliance with applicable mechanical, electrical, fire-safety, and BIS requirements.
Travel Requirements
Extensive PAN-India travel is mandatory.
Travel may be required at short notice for vendor visits, warehouse execution, installation, inspection, and troubleshooting.
Candidates must be comfortable with extended site assignments and field-based work.
Educational Qualification
B.E./B.Tech. in Mechanical, Production, or Manufacturing Engineering.
Diploma holders with strong practical experience may also be considered.
Experience
2–5 years of relevant experience.
Experience in sheet-metal products, vending machines, refrigeration, warehouse development, manufacturing, or site execution will be preferred.
Technical Skills
Proficiency in SolidWorks, AutoCAD, Fusion 360, Creo, or similar CAD software.
Strong understanding of sheet-metal design, fabrication, tolerances, materials, BOMs, and BOQs.
Basic understanding of refrigeration systems, electrical integration, warehouse utilities, and project execution.
Personal Attributes
Hands-on problem solver with strong ownership and attention to quality.
Ability to coordinate vendors, contractors, technicians, and internal teams.
Practical and solution-oriented approach to engineering challenges.
Flexible, field-oriented, and comfortable with extensive travel.
Ability to work effectively across office, factory, warehouse, and field environments.
Preferred Candidate Profile
Willing to work from Delhi NCR.
Candidates whose hometown is Kanpur will be preferred.
Comfortable with extensive PAN-India travel.
Comfortable working across office, factory, warehouse, and field environments.
Willing to take ownership of projects from design and prototyping through manufacturing and field execution.
Key Performance Indicators
Timely completion of designs, prototypes, and warehouse projects.
Improved machine reliability and reduced recurring failures.
Reduction in manufacturing and operational costs through effective engineering and value engineering.
Quality execution of projects within approved budgets and timelines.
Development of reliable vendors and manufacturing partners.
Accurate and up-to-date engineering documentation.

Work arrangement
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