Job Description
Job Title:
Mechanical Design Engineer
Job Purpose:
Our client is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to design mechanical and optical components and systems for LiDAR products, ensuring they meet performance, form, fit and functional requirements while maintaining manufacturability and minimising costs.
Responsibilities:
- Design simple, effective and innovative solutions to complex engineering problems.
- Design mechanical parts, systems and sub-systems for products, test equipment and production jigs using CAD.
- Apply physics, mechanics and design principles using CAD to optimise engineering solutions.
- Maintain and manage component libraries in accordance with required standards.
- Manage development projects to meet required specifications, timelines and budgets.
- Arrange and conduct regular project update meetings with the Engineering Manager.
- Collaborate with Procurement and Finance on component cost estimates and final product costing.
- Collaborate with the Development Team, Production Engineer and Quality Management to ensure designs:
- Are feasible and manufacturable.
- Meet form, fit, function and aesthetic requirements.
- Comply with required certification standards.
- Prepare test plans and test procedures for opto-electronic systems to verify that specifications are met.
- Develop and build prototypes using rapid prototyping techniques for testing and validation.
- Record and evaluate test data, making design modifications as required to meet performance and efficiency requirements.
- Assist with product certification activities where required.
- Select appropriate materials and manufacturing processes for each component to ensure reliability and cost-effectiveness.
- Ensure all design output documentation, including BOMs, drawings, CAD and CAM files, is accurately produced and stored in accordance with company standards.
- Consult with external manufacturing providers regarding design specifications, provide technical assistance and implement design changes where required.
- Provide technical support in the design and development of mechanical and optical systems.
- Provide technical support to Production and assist with resolving manufacturing-related challenges.
- Liaise with Engineering and Production teams to understand and address difficulties experienced during manufacturing.
- Provide technical support and after-sales service to customers when required.
- Work directly with customers to resolve design and manufacturing-related queries where necessary.
- Research new materials, development methods and emerging technologies to improve product performance.
- Ensure compliance with the Quality Management System.
- Ensure compliance with all Safety, Health and Environmental policies and procedures.
Qualifications & Experience:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering.
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in mechanical design.
- In-depth knowledge of Fusion 360 or other 3D CAD software.
- Experience in additive manufacturing and 3D printing/rapid prototyping is advantageous.
- Knowledge of optical system design is preferred.
- Experience within the aerospace industry or other standards- and process-driven industries is advantageous.
- An investigative mindset with the ability to develop practical solutions to real-world engineering problems.
- Hands-on approach with proficiency in operating machinery, including lathes, CNC equipment and general workshop tools.
- Extensive knowledge of fabrication processes, particularly machining and plastic injection moulding.
- Impeccable attention to detail.
- Strong planning, scheduling, collaboration and problem-solving skills.