Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Key Responsibilities:Design and Development: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.Incorporate Design for Excellence (DFx) principles into functional prototypes.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:Lead and mentor junior design engineers, providing training, technical guidance, and solutions to design-related challenges.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 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.