Mechanical Design Engineer

Key Responsibilities of a Mechanical Design Engineer

Product Design & Development

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Contribute to the design, development, and testing of mechanical components and assemblies.

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Collaborate with project teams to ensure designs meet customer specifications and regulatory requirements.

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Produce and maintain technical documentation, including specifications, drawings, operation manuals, and build/test procedures.

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Manage components and bills of materials within internal systems.

Product Maintenance

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Refine existing product designs to improve performance, durability, and manufacturability.

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Develop solutions for component and system faults throughout the product lifecycle.

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Maintain accurate and up-to-date technical documentation.

Application Engineering

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Design mechanical solutions tailored to customer needs, ensuring designs meet functional and performance requirements.

Sales, Manufacturing, Commissioning & Customer Support

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Work with the sales team to provide timely responses to customer queries.

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Support technical aspects of proposals, production builds, installations, and commissioning.

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Provide guidance during installations to ensure customer satisfaction.

Professional Development & Collaboration

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Maintain and expand professional and technical knowledge through training, research, and professional networks.

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Stay updated on industry trends, technologies, and engineering advancements.

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Collaborate with engineering colleagues and cross-functional teams to ensure successful project delivery.

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Communicate technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Key Skills of a Mechanical Design Engineer

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HNC/HND or degree in mechanical engineering.

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Preferably 5 years’ experience in mechanical design engineering.

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Experience with PLM, FEA, and CFD tools.

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Hands-on experience with CAM/CAE tools.

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Proficiency in SolidWorks CAD software for modelling, drawings, and analysis.

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Familiarity with engineering analysis tools and mathematical computing software (ANSYS, Matlab, Excel, LabView, etc.).

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Strong understanding of mechanics, kinematics, thermodynamics, and materials science.

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Creativity, analytical skills, and technical writing abilities.

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Manufacturing experience is advantageous.

Essential Criteria

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Experience designing water brake dynamometers, or alternatively, experience with high-speed rotating components up to 25,000 rpm.

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Active use of SolidWorks in current or recent employment