Mechanical Design Engineer (Urgent Required!)

Role and Responsibilities

·       Mechanical Design: Design machine components, assemblies, tools, jigs and fixtures to support new equipment, machine upgrades and manufacturing requirements.

·       3D Modelling: Develop accurate 3D models using SolidWorks and appropriate design modules.

·       Reverse Engineering: Reverse-engineer existing machine parts and assemblies through measurement, analysis and creation of accurate 3D models and technical specifications.

·       Engineering Drawings: Prepare detailed workshop and manufacturing drawings, including materials, tolerances, fits, surface finishes, heat treatment and other manufacturing requirements.

·       Design for Manufacture: Ensure designs consider manufacturability, assembly, reliability, maintainability, cost and equipment safety.

·       Machine Development & Refurbishment: Provide mechanical design support for machine development, rebuild, upgrade and refurbishment programs.

·       Prototype & NPI Support: Participate in prototype manufacturing, trials and new product or equipment introduction activities and prepare associated technical documentation.

·       Manufacturing Process Improvement: Develop engineering solutions to improve manufacturing processes, equipment performance and machine capability.

·       Supplier Collaboration: Work with machine manufacturers, component suppliers and local manufacturers to ensure technical requirements are understood and achieved.

·       Engineering Hub Collaboration: Work closely with the Thailand and Hungary Engineering Hubs to maintain common design practices, engineering standards and technical documentation.

·       Knowledge Sharing: Participate in design reviews, brainstorming sessions and lessons-learned activities and facilitate technical knowledge transfer across engineering teams.

·       Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities to simplify designs, improve quality, localize components and reduce manufacturing or lifecycle costs.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

·       Higher education (college/university) engineering degree - Mechatronics Engineering or related engineering discipline.

·       Minimum 5 years of relevant mechanical design engineering experience.

·       Professional-level proficiency in SolidWorks, including Parts, Assemblies and relevant modules such as Sheet Metal, Welding/Weldments, Piping and Simulation.

·       Strong understanding of engineering drawings, geometric tolerances, fits and manufacturing specifications.

·       Knowledge of materials and manufacturing processes, including machining, fabrication and metal processing.

·       Knowledge of ERP or integrated enterprise management systems.

·       Basic knowledge of Lean principles.

·       Working proficiency in English, both written and spoken.

·       Proficiency in MS Office applications.

·       Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively across international engineering teams.

·       Strong troubleshooting and analytical problem-solving capability.

·       Self-driven and able to work independently with minimum supervision.

·       International and domestic travel to manufacturing sites and suppliers will be required based on project needs.

·       Short-term deployment to other Filtrona locations may be required for machine build, installation, commissioning, troubleshooting and knowledge-transfer activities.

Preferred Skills

·       Experience in custom machinery or manufacturing equipment design.

·       Experience designing tools, jigs and fixtures.

·       Knowledge of metal cutting and machining processes.

·       Knowledge of heat treatment, surface treatments and special coatings.

·       Understanding of ISO/DIN and imperial engineering standards and conversions.

·       Experience with machine development, refurbishment or localization projects.

·       Project management knowledge and practical experience.