Mechanical Design Engineer

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop conceptual designs, prototypes, and finalized solutions for products and automation equipment to meet customer specifications.
• Create design concepts, CAD models, and detailed drawings, ensuring optimal product solutions.
• Conduct brainstorming, design reviews, and verification processes before fabrication or tooling release.
• Perform research on relevant technologies and structures to enhance design concepts.
• Verify and validate products to ensure compliance with functional, quality, and regulatory standards.

Project and Team Leadership:

• Take full responsibility and accountability for assigned project designs.
• Coordinate independently with customers to manage buy-off schedules.
• Participate in assembly processes during product/machine development.
• Address production and customer complaints, committing to improvement actions.

Process and Quality Management:

• Meet product development, production, and quality goals, ensuring projects are completed on schedule and within budget.
• Identify improvement opportunities and propose preventive or corrective actions for new or existing products/machines.
• Deliver high-quality designs that align with internal and external expectations.
• Implement mistake-proofing (poka-yoke) techniques to prevent design failures.
• Prepare proposals and costings for quotations, supported by validated design data.

Technical Expertise:

• Demonstrate proficiency in plastic design, injection molding, sheet metal stamping, metal bending, rubber, and die-casting processes.
• Apply knowledge of pneumatics, gearing, motors, and sensors in automation equipment design.

Project and Task Management:

• Achieve project timelines and budget goals while ensuring robust design outcomes.
• Handle ad-hoc tasks and overtime as needed during critical project phases.
• Execute tasks assigned by superiors, including the COO, CEO, or Executive Committee.
• Maintain flexibility to travel abroad based on project or task requirements.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Education: Diploma or Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
• Experience: Minimum 2- 3 years of experience in automation equipment design, product design, and troubleshooting.
• Proven ability to manage projects independently and coordinate with customers.
• Strong background in plastic design, injection molding, sheet metal stamping, metal bending, rubber, and die-casting.
• Familiarity with pneumatics, gearing, motors, and sensors.
• Demonstrated responsibility, strong communication, and action-oriented skills.

Skills:

• Technical expertise in automation equipment and product design.
• Proficiency in CAD software.
• Strong analytical mindset and troubleshooting capabilities.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Effective project coordination, follow-up, and self-task tracking abilities.