Mechanical Engineer (Middle/Senior/Lead)

Key Responsibilities

Product Design & Development

• Lead the mechanical design and development of new products and product enhancements.
• Create innovative concepts and translate them into detailed mechanical designs.
• Develop modular hardware architectures and reusable design solutions.
• Design complex mechanical systems, assemblies, and mechanisms while balancing performance, cost, manufacturability, and reliability.
• Convert product and customer requirements into practical engineering solutions.

Engineering Analysis & Validation

• Perform engineering calculations and technical analyses on components and assemblies.
• Identify technical risks early and develop effective mitigation plans.
• Develop and execute testing strategies, validation plans, and prototype evaluations to verify design performance.
• Ensure quality and reliability considerations are incorporated throughout the design process.

Project Execution

• Manage mechanical development schedules and deliverables for assigned projects.
• Support project planning activities and ensure designs are delivered on time and within budget.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define product specifications and technical requirements.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and contribute to value engineering efforts.

Manufacturing & Production Support

• Work closely with manufacturing teams to support product industrialization and production readiness.
• Provide expertise in manufacturing processes including injection molding, machining, sheet metal fabrication, assembly, and related production methods.
• Troubleshoot manufacturing and product performance issues and implement design improvements when required.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with Electrical, Firmware, Software, Manufacturing, Quality, and Product teams throughout the product development cycle.
• Participate in design reviews and contribute to multidisciplinary problem-solving efforts.
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior engineers where appropriate.

Requirements

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
• 8+ years of experience in mechanical product design and development.
• Proven experience taking products from concept and prototype stages through to mass production.

Technical Expertise

• Strong understanding of mechanical engineering principles and product development methodologies.
• Experience designing complex mechanisms such as:Gear trainsClutchesCamsLinkagesMotion-control systems
• Knowledge of electro-mechanical systems, including:MotorsSensorsPower transmission components
• Hands-on experience designing:Plastic componentsSheet metal partsDie-cast componentsRubber componentsMechanical assembliesElectro-mechanical assemblies
• Proficiency with SolidWorks and/or other 3D CAD tools.
• Familiarity with simulation and analysis tools (FEA preferred).
• Strong understanding of GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing).

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of Design of Experiments (DOE) and Six Sigma methodologies.
• Experience with:DFMEA (Design Failure Mode & Effects Analysis)Design for Manufacturing (DFM)Design for Assembly (DFA)Structured product evaluation and decision-making methodologies