Mechanical Designer

Job Description

• Create and develop mechanical design concepts using CAD software, ensuring designs meet project specifications and requirements.
• Conduct feasibility studies, material selection, and performance analysis to validate designs against functional requirements.
• Build and test prototypes to evaluate design effectiveness and make necessary adjustments before final production.
• Prepare detailed design documentation, including drawings, specifications, and design reports, ensuring clarity and compliance with industry and plant standards.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including electrical engineers, project managers, automation and manufacturing teams, to ensure seamless integration of designs.
• Identify design-related problems and devise innovative solutions while adhering to project timelines and budget constraints.
• Ensure that all designs comply with relevant industry standards and regulations, conducting regular reviews to confirm compliance.
• Engage in continuous improvement practices to enhance design processes, reduce costs, and improve product performance and reliability.
• Collaborate with clients to understand requirements and feedback, adapting designs as necessary to meet their expectations.
• Provide guidance and support with peer designers, sharing knowledge and best practices to foster professional development within the team.

Performance criteria

• Achieve a design pass rate of at least 95% during internal reviews and client presentations, reflecting high-quality and innovative solutions.
•  Successfully deliver projects on schedule, with at least 90% of designs completed within the agreed timelines.
•  Maintain design costs within budget, achieving at least a 10% cost reduction through efficient design practices and material selection.
• Ensure that prototypes meet performance specifications with a success rate of 90% or higher during testing phases.
•  Attain a stakeholder satisfaction score of 85% or higher in post-project evaluations, indicating effective communication and meeting of requirements.
•  Achieve an accuracy rate of 98% in design documentation, ensuring that all drawings and specifications are correct and complete.
• Maintain 100% compliance with relevant industry standards and regulations, with no significant issues identified during audits.
• Foster positive collaboration among cross-functional teams, leading to fewer design revisions and improved project outcomes.
•  Implement at least two significant design process improvements each year that lead to increased efficiency or reduced costs.
• Engage in continuous professional growth through workshops, training, or certifications, and apply learned skills to improve design practices.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in designing for automation is a plus
•  University degree in technical field
•  Knowledge about manufacturing procedures and processes
•  SolidWorks (+) or similar CAD software experience
• Experience with functional design simulations
• Ability to read and create technical drawings, perform tolerance chain calculation, FEA or fixture analysis to ensure robustness of the designed system 

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