Mechanical Design Engineer
きかいせっけいぎじゅつしゃ
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Research and Technical Occupations
- Middle : Development Engineers
- Minor : Mechanical Development Engineers
Summary
A technical role that materializes the structure and function of mechanical products through mechanism design, drafting, analysis, and prototyping.
Description
Mechanical design engineers design mechanisms and part shapes based on required product or equipment performance, create 2D/3D drawings using CAD, and conduct prototyping and analysis. They ensure safety, durability, and manufacturability through material selection, stress analysis, and tolerance design (GD&T), while collaborating with manufacturing and other departments to advance the development process. They leverage the latest CAE tools and 3D printers to improve design quality and shorten development periods.
Future Outlook
With advancements in IoT, digital twins, and automation technologies, design tasks are becoming more sophisticated, and demand is increasing for engineers skilled in CAE and AI-assisted design.
Personality Traits
Curious and inquisitive / Logical thinker / Meticulous / Team player
Work Style
Flexitime / Office work / On-site at client / Remote / Team development
Career Path
Junior Mechanical Design Engineer → Senior Mechanical Design Engineer → Design Leader → Project Manager → Technical Department Director
Required Skills
3D CAD Operation / Mechanical Drafting / Specification Document Creation / Strength of Materials / Tolerance Design
Recommended Skills
CAE Analysis / Programming (Macros) / Project Management / Reading English Technical Documents
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | Logical thinking is essential to numerically break down required performance and incorporate it into structural design. |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because errors in dimensions or tolerances lead to product defects. |
| Creativity & Ideation | Because ideation for new mechanisms and part shapes is required. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Advanced mathematical analytical skills are required for strength calculations and tolerance design. |
| Problem Solving | The ability to solve issues arising from analysis results or prototypes through design is necessary. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Mainly desk work with few heavy tasks. |
Related Qualifications
- CAD Utilization Engineer Exam
- Mechanical Design Engineer Exam
- Mechanical Drafting Skills Master
Aliases
- Mechanical Designer
- Mechanism Design Engineer
- Product Design Engineer
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