Senior/Lead Mechanical Engineer

About the Opportunity

Our client is a global technology and manufacturing company seeking an experienced Senior Mechanical Engineer to join its product development team. This role will be responsible for designing and developing innovative electro-mechanical products from concept through to mass production while working closely with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality solutions.

Key Responsibilitie

• Lead the mechanical design and development of new products and product enhancements
• Create modular hardware architectures and develop detailed mechanical designs
• Perform engineering calculations, simulations, and technical analyses on components and assemblies
• Identify technical risks early and develop practical engineering solutions
• Ensure product designs meet quality, cost, manufacturability, and performance objectives
• Own and manage engineering timelines for assigned projects
• Support project planning and drive design execution throughout the development lifecycle
• Develop prototypes, validation plans, and testing methodologies to verify product performance
• Collaborate with product management and commercial teams to understand customer requirements and translate them into engineering specifications
• Work closely with manufacturing teams to support processes such as injection moulding, machining, sheet metal fabrication, gear systems, and product assembly
• Troubleshoot manufacturing challenges, improve existing products, and support value engineering initiatives
• Partner with multidisciplinary teams including Electrical, Firmware, Software, Manufacturing, and Product teams to deliver integrated solutions
• Apply advanced mechanical engineering principles to solve complex technical challenges
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers when required

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline
• At least 8 years of experience in mechanical product design and development
• Proven experience taking products through the complete development lifecycle, from concept to production
• Strong understanding of mechanical engineering fundamentals and product design methodologies
• Experience designing precision mechanical systems, including mechanisms such as gears, linkages, cams, or clutches
• Knowledge of electro-mechanical components including motors, sensors, and power transmission systems
• Hands-on experience designing components made from plastics, sheet metal, die-cast materials, rubber, and other mechanical assemblies
• Proficiency in SolidWorks and familiarity with FEA analysis tools
• Good understanding of GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing)
• Exposure to Design of Experiments (DOE), Six Sigma, DFMEA, DFM, DFA, or similar engineering methodologies would be an advantage

Preferred Skills

• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English
• Self-driven, proactive, and capable of working independently
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate across cross-functional teams
• Customer-focused mindset with effective stakeholder management skill
• Able to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic product development environment