Senior Mechanical Engineer – Automotive

Defond Electrical Industries Limited; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 480,000 - 720,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5 days work week

Flexible working hours

Birthday leave

Marriage leave

Maternity leave

Compassionate leave

Job summary

Defond Electrical Industries Limited is seeking a seasoned Mechanical Engineer to lead design and development of electromechanical products in Hong Kong. You will manage projects from concept to mass production, balancing performance, cost, and reliability.

You will apply CATIA CAD, FEA simulations, GD&T, and DFMEA techniques to deliver robust designs while collaborating with manufacturing, sourcing, and QA teams to meet schedule and quality targets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
• 5–8 years of relevant experience in mechanical engineering.
• Experience with electromechanical products, preferably in consumer electronics or automotive systems.
• Experience with CATIA CAD, FEA simulation and related engineering tools.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop mechanical systems to meet product requirements across the full lifecycle from RFQ to mass production.
• Handle detailed design including component and material selection, 3D modelling, 2D drawings with GD&T, and BOM preparation.
• Perform engineering analyses and tolerance stack‑up analyses to ensure robust designs.
• Define product specifications, ensuring quality, reliability, and regulatory compliance.
• Support NPD processes, tooling development, and production process setup.
• Identify technical risks and resolve issues through root cause analysis and corrective actions.

Skills

Problem solving

Analytical mindset

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

3D modelling

2D drawings with GD&T

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Tools

CATIA CAD

FEA simulation

DFMEA

Tolerance stack‑up analysis

GD&T

Mold flow analysis

Job description

Responsible for mechanical design and development to fulfil product requirements, covering the full lifecycle from RFQ, concept design to mass production

Handle detailed design work including component and material selection, 3D modelling, 2D drawings with GD&T, and BOM preparation

Perform engineering analysis, tolerance stack-up analysis, and simulation to ensure robust and optimized designs

Define product technical specifications and requirements, ensuring compliance with quality, reliability, and regulatory standards

Support NPD processes, tooling development, and production process setup, including ongoing maintenance of design changes

Evaluate products and components, identify technical risks, and resolve engineering issues through root cause analysis and corrective actions

Prepare engineering documentation, progress updates, and regular reports for internal and external stakeholders

Communicate effectively with overseas teams, customers, and suppliers on project status and technical matters

Collaborate closely with project management, manufacturing, and production teams to ensure timely and successful project delivery

Support project-related activities and cross-functional initiatives, including prototyping, testing, and validation

Assist in ad hoc engineering projects and continuous improvement initiatives as assigned

Requirements:

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline

5-8 years of relevant experience in in mechanical engineering

Experience in electromechanical products, preferably within consumer electronics or automotive systems

Experience with CATIA CAD, FEA simulation and engineering tools such as DFMEA, tolerance stack up analysis, GD&T geometry and tolerances, mold flow analysis, etc. will be an advantage

Familiarity with injection molding, stamping, die casting, or precision components

Knowledge of industry standards (e.g., automotive or consumer product compliance) is an advantage

Strong problem-solving skills, with hands‑on and analytical mindset

Good communication skills and ability to work in a cross‑functional, multicultural environment

What We Offer:

• A strong, professional background & infrastructure
• Continuous professional development opportunities
• 5 days’ work week with flexible working hours
• Birthday leave + Marriage leave + Maternity leave + Compassionate leave