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