Mechanical Engineer (Middle/Senior/Lead)

Key Responsibilities Product Design & Development • Lead the mechanical design and development of new products and product enhancements. • Create innovative concepts and translate them into detailed mechanical designs. • Develop modular hardware architectures and reusable design solutions. • Design complex mechanical systems, assemblies, and mechanisms while balancing performance, cost, manufacturability, and reliability. • Convert product and customer requirements into practical engineering solutions. Engineering Analysis & Validation • Perform engineering calculations and technical analyses on components and assemblies. • Identify technical risks early and develop effective mitigation plans. • Develop and execute testing strategies, validation plans, and prototype evaluations to verify design performance. • Ensure quality and reliability considerations are incorporated throughout the design process. Project Execution • Manage mechanical development schedules and deliverables for assigned projects. • Support project planning activities and ensure designs are delivered on time and within budget. • Collaborate with stakeholders to define product specifications and technical requirements. • Drive continuous improvement initiatives and contribute to value engineering efforts. Manufacturing & Production Support • Work closely with manufacturing teams to support product industrialization and production readiness. • Provide expertise in manufacturing processes including injection molding, machining, sheet metal fabrication, assembly, and related production methods. • Troubleshoot manufacturing and product performance issues and implement design improvements when required. Cross-Functional Collaboration • Partner with Electrical, Firmware, Software, Manufacturing, Quality, and Product teams throughout the product development cycle. • Participate in design reviews and contribute to multidisciplinary problem-solving efforts. • Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior engineers where appropriate. Requirements Education & Experience • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline. • 8+ years of experience in mechanical product design and development. • Proven experience taking products from concept and prototype stages through to mass production. Technical Expertise • Strong understanding of mechanical engineering principles and product development methodologies. • Experience designing complex mechanisms such as:Gear trainsClutchesCamsLinkagesMotion-control systems • Knowledge of electro-mechanical systems, including:MotorsSensorsPower transmission components • Hands-on experience designing:Plastic componentsSheet metal partsDie-cast componentsRubber componentsMechanical assembliesElectro-mechanical assemblies • Proficiency with SolidWorks and/or other 3D CAD tools. • Familiarity with simulation and analysis tools (FEA preferred). • Strong understanding of GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing). Preferred Qualifications • Knowledge of Design of Experiments (DOE) and Six Sigma methodologies. • Experience with:DFMEA (Design Failure Mode & Effects Analysis)Design for Manufacturing (DFM)Design for Assembly (DFA)Structured product evaluation and decision-making methodologies