1- Conduct design & development of mechanical components (30%). This includes:

• Lead research, design & development of mechanical components & tools & manufacturing methods for mechanical products which integrate with digital interfaces, assessing utility, feasibility, sustainability, manufacturability & cost.
• Analyze technical drawings, blueprints & models to create accurate & functional mechanical designs which allow for seamless integration of user interfaces.
• Use computer-aided design (CAD) graphics & photo imaging software & to produce detailed design specifications. This includes employing AutoCAD, SolidWorks & 3D modeling tools (e.g., Autodesk Fusion, Shapr3D, & 3ds Max) to create detailed mechanical designs, 3D modeling & high quality 3d renders & industrial drawings.
• Integrate visual layouts & graphic assets into design presentations to enhance clarity & stakeholder communication.
• Review blueprints & customer design proposals to evaluate cost, manufacturability & reliability, & ensure alignment with project objectives.

2- Oversee prototyping & testing (30%):

• Lead the building & testing of prototypes to assess design performance (using Computer-Aided Manufacturing (“CAM”) tools such as 3D printers & Computer Numerical Control (“CNC”) machines for rapid prototyping).
• Support the installation & maintenance of mechanical components.
• Conduct performance analysis & adjust designs for optimal efficiency & reliability through iterative prototyping & testing techniques that identify areas for improvement.
• Set testing strategy & quality assurance methods to diagnose the reasons for equipment failures & recommend corrective actions.
• Collaborate with engineers to refine product functionality & quality based on test results & feedback from technical analyses, ensuring alignment with engineering specifications.

3- Supplier & manufacturing coordination (15%):

• Evaluate supplier capabilities & manage material selection for production by incorporating insights from material property analyses & manufacturing process reviews.
• Provide input on material selection & verify production processes meet quality standards through coordination with CAM software outputs & prototype testing results.
• Conduct quality checks & resolve issues during manufacturing to maintain high standards & recommend design modifications as needed to eliminate malfunctions & enhance performance.

4- Project coordination & cross-functional collaboration (15%):

• Lead coordination with multidisciplinary teams—including software engineering, marketing, packaging & production—to ensure integrated project execution.
• Guide the development team in designing effective user communication strategies & integration of digital user interfaces with mechanical design by leveraging a comprehensive understanding of hardware functionality & user interface & user experience principles (supported by tools such as Adobe XD, Figma).
• Set project timelines, resources & deliverables to meet organizational goals, ensuring that any design modifications suggested by testing outcomes are promptly implemented.
• Ensure clear communication between departments to align objectives & workflows by sharing detailed technical documentation & CAD/CAM reports.

5- Documentation & reporting (10%):

• Develop & maintain comprehensive technical documentation for all mechanical designs.
• Prepare reports on project progress, design updates, prototype evaluations, supplier feedback & test results for stakeholders.
• Ensure that documentation complies with regulatory standards & company policies by including detailed analyses of blueprint reviews, equipment performance & customer design evaluations.