(GRIT) Mechanical Design Engineer

Job Description:

- Responsible for all mechanical design tasks of given project/product development/job and ensure delivery of the solution according to customers requirements

- Collaborate with a team of engineers to oversee all aspects of mechanical research and development from concepts through to mass production.

- Understand clients needs and design innovative and robust mechanisms to achieve the desired outcome of project/job/product requirements.

- Adopt design approach such as hypothesis generation, project design and planning, calculations, material preparation, characterisation and testing, compilation of results and analysis evaluation.

- Initiate market research and propose design changes to the device to improve user experience: compactness, durability, cost savings, efficiency.

- Conduct Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis for designed products.

- Perform FEA simulations to ensure designs are robust.

- Drafting of 3D designs in CAD (Solidworks).

- Perform hands on in-house prototyping for functional and aesthetic validation.

- Conduct Design for Manufacturing & Assembly (DFM/DFA) for components and designed products.

- Output all relevant files and documentation for our suppliers (CAD & Engineering Drawings).

- Finalize designs, generate assembly drawings and process sheets to the Production department.

- Develop technical documents and handbooks.

- Provide technical advice to the team as required.

- Provide technical assistance during acceptance at clients site.

Job Requirements:

- Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.

- Strong fundamental knowledge in Mechanical Design.

- Able to work Independently under minimum supervision and exhibit proactiveness in learning.

- Good proficiency and hands-on experience in Solidworks.

- Good knowledge in product design and design methodologies including human factors in design.

- Prior knowledge in manufacturing processes and materials such as (but not limited to) Injection Molding, Sheet Metal, Die Casting, Foam Casting, Welding.

- Proficient in quick-turn prototype building (3D Printing / CNC).

- Analytical thinking and problem-solving capability.

- Strong sense of ownership over work tasks and able to drive projects through from conceptualization to completion.

- Agile thinker, able to adapt to changes quickly.

- Good interpersonal, management and decision-making skills.

- Good written and verbal communication skills.