Mechanical Design Engineer

Key Responsibilities of a Mechanical Design Engineer Product Design & Development

• Contribute to the design, development, and testing of mechanical components and assemblies.
• Collaborate with project teams to ensure designs meet customer specifications and regulatory requirements.
• Produce and maintain technical documentation, including specifications, drawings, operation manuals, and build/test procedures.
• Manage components and bills of materials within internal systems.

• Refine existing product designs to improve performance, durability, and manufacturability.
• Develop solutions for component and system faults throughout the product lifecycle.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date technical documentation.

• Design mechanical solutions tailored to customer needs, ensuring designs meet functional and performance requirements.

• Work with the sales team to provide timely responses to customer queries.
• Support technical aspects of proposals, production builds, installations, and commissioning.
• Provide guidance during installations to ensure customer satisfaction.

• Maintain and expand professional and technical knowledge through training, research, and professional networks.
• Stay updated on industry trends, technologies, and engineering advancements.
• Collaborate with engineering colleagues and cross-functional teams to ensure successful project delivery.
• Communicate technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

• HNC/HND or degree in mechanical engineering.
• Preferably 5 years' experience in mechanical design engineering.
• Experience with PLM, FEA, and CFD tools.
• Hands‑on experience with CAM/CAE tools.
• Proficiency in Solid Works CAD software for modelling, drawings, and analysis.
• Familiarity with engineering analysis tools and mathematical computing software (ANSYS, Matlab, Excel, Lab View, etc.).
• Strong understanding of mechanics, kinematics, thermodynamics, and materials science.
• Creativity, analytical skills, and technical writing abilities.
• Manufacturing experience is advantageous.

• Experience designing water brake dynamo meters, or alternatively, experience with high‑speed rotating components up to 25,000 rpm.
• Active use of Solid Works in current or recent employment.