Mechanical Design Engineer

Private Advertiser; Batu Kawan; On-site; MYR 39,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hands-on experience

Career growth

Exposure to customer projects

Job summary

Private Advertiser in Malaysia is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer / CAD Designer to design jigs and fixtures, create 2D drawings and 3D models for manufacturing, and support CNC machining and sheet metal fabrication.

You will work closely with customers and production to ensure practical, manufacturable designs, perform measurements for reverse engineering, and prepare technical documents for approval and production.

Qualifications

• Certificate, Diploma, or Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Design, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field.
• Proficient in SolidWorks and/or AutoCAD.
• Able to read and interpret engineering drawings, dimensions, and tolerances.
• Experience in mechanical design, jig and fixture design, drafting, or reverse engineering is an advantage.
• Familiar with CNC machining and/or sheet metal fabrication processes.
• Able to use measuring instruments such as vernier calipers, micrometers, and height gauges.
• Able to work independently, solve technical problems, and manage multiple tasks.
• Detail-oriented, responsible, and willing to learn.

Responsibilities

• Attend to customer inquiries and understand their technical requirements for jigs, fixtures, and custom‑designed components.
• Design and develop jigs, fixtures, and tooling according to customer specifications and requirements.
• Perform dimensional measurements on physical samples or parts provided by customers for reverse engineering purposes.
• Carry out reverse engineering to recreate parts and components based on physical samples, measurements, and available references.
• Prepare detailed 2D engineering drawings and 3D models using SolidWorks and/or AutoCAD.
• Generate STEP files, PDF drawings, and other technical documents for customer approval and production use.
• Prepare manufacturing drawings suitable for CNC machining and sheet metal fabrication processes.
• Work closely with the production team to ensure designs are practical, manufacturable, and meet customer specifications.
• Review drawings, dimensions, and tolerances to ensure accuracy before releasing them for production.
• Make design modifications and revisions based on customer feedback or production requirements.
• Provide technical support and clarification to production during the manufacturing process.

Skills

Customer inquiries handling

Dimensional measurement

Reverse engineering

2D drafting

3D modeling

Tolerance reading

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

CMM (Coordinate Measuring Machine)

Job description

A Mechanical Design Engineer / CAD Designer role supporting customer inquiries, product measurement, reverse engineering, and the design of jigs and fixtures for manufacturing. You will work closely with customers and the production team to develop practical designs and prepare technical drawings for CNC machining and sheet metal fabrication processes.

Key Responsibilities

Attend to customer inquiries and understand their technical requirements for jigs, fixtures, and custom-designed components.

Design and develop jigs, fixtures, and tooling according to customer specifications and requirements.

Perform dimensional measurements on physical samples or parts provided by customers for reverse engineering purposes.

Carry out reverse engineering to recreate parts and components based on physical samples, measurements, and available references.

Prepare detailed 2D engineering drawings and 3D models using SolidWorks and/or AutoCAD.

Generate STEP files, PDF drawings, and other technical documents for customer approval and production use.

Prepare manufacturing drawings suitable for CNC machining and sheet metal fabrication processes.

Work closely with the production team to ensure designs are practical, manufacturable, and meet customer specifications.

Review drawings, dimensions, and tolerances to ensure accuracy before releasing them for production.

Make design modifications and revisions based on customer feedback or production requirements.

Provide technical support and clarification to production during the manufacturing process.

Job Requirements

Certificate, Diploma, or Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Design, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field.

Proficient in SolidWorks and/or AutoCAD.

Able to read and interpret engineering drawings, dimensions, and tolerances.

Experience in mechanical design, jig and fixture design, drafting, or reverse engineering is an advantage.

Familiar with CNC machining and/or sheet metal fabrication processes.

Able to use measuring instruments such as vernier calipers, micrometers, and height gauges.

Able to work independently, solve technical problems, and manage multiple tasks.

Detail-oriented, responsible, and willing to learn.

Added Advantage

Experience using a Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM) for dimensional inspection and measurement.

Knowledge of GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing).

Experience preparing 3D models and 2D drawings for manufacturing.

Familiarity with CNC machining operations and sheet metal design considerations.

What We Offer

Opportunity to gain hands‑on experience in mechanical design and manufacturing.

Exposure to customer projects, reverse engineering, and customized tooling solutions.

Opportunities for technical skill development and career growth.