MECHANICAL DESIGN ENGINEER (SHEET METAL & MACHINERY DESIGN)

KORRELL INDUSTRIES SDN BHD; Batu Gajah; On-site; MYR 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

EPF/SOCSO & EIS

Annual leave

Medical benefits/reimbursement

Annual salary review

Performance-based bonus

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

KORRELL INDUSTRIES SDN BHD is seeking a practical, hands-on Mechanical Design Engineer with strong sheet metal engineering expertise to join its rapidly expanding team in Malaysia. You will develop sheet metal components, fabricated assemblies and complete industrial machinery using SolidWorks, focusing on bending, flat patterns and fabrication-ready drawings.

The role requires experience in designing machinery, enclosures, hoppers and fixtures, plus knowledge of fabrication methods,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• 5+ years of relevant mechanical design experience preferred.
• Strong proficiency in SolidWorks, especially Sheet Metal.
• Proven hands-on design of sheet metal components and fabricated assemblies.

Responsibilities

• Design sheet metal components, enclosures, hoppers, ducts and fabrications using SolidWorks.
• Develop complete 3D machinery designs and assemblies.
• Prepare GA, sheet metal, flat pattern and fabrication drawings and DXF files.
• Perform manufacturing calculations and ensure practical, cost-effective designs.
• Coordinate with manufacturing to ensure designs can be produced with laser cutting, bending and welding.
• Lead design reviews and propose practical engineering improvements.

Skills

Sheet metal design

Machinery design

SolidWorks proficiency

Problem solving

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Laser cutting

CNC bending

Job description

KORRELL INDUSTRIES SDN BHD

About the Role

Korrell Industries Sdn Bhd is a rapidly growing engineering and manufacturing company specialising in industrial machinery, material handling systems, biomass processing equipment, precision metal fabrication and custom engineering solutions.

With our expanding in-house manufacturing capabilities, including plate laser cutting, tube laser cutting, CNC bending, machining and welding, we are looking for an experienced and hands-on Mechanical Design Engineer specialising in Sheet Metal & Machinery Design.

The successful candidate will play an important role in developing sheet metal components, fabricated assemblies and complete industrial machinery using SolidWorks.

This position requires an engineer with strong practical knowledge of sheet metal design, bending, flat pattern development, fabrication methods and mechanical assembly design.

While sheet metal engineering will be a major part of the role, the candidate must also be capable of developing machinery, mechanical structures and equipment assemblies.

This is a hands-on engineering design position, not a purely supervisory, drafting or drawing-review role.

As Korrell continues to expand, capable engineers will have opportunities to take on greater technical responsibility, project ownership and leadership roles.

1. Sheet Metal Design & Development

Independently develop 3D sheet metal parts and assemblies using SolidWorks Sheet Metal.

Design sheet metal components including:

Machinery enclosures and covers

Hoppers, chutes and transition pieces

Equipment housings and casings

Ducting and ventilation components

Industrial tanks and fabricated containers

Machine guards and protective panels

Brackets, mounting plates and structural supports

Complex folded and welded sheet metal assemblies

Develop accurate flat patterns and DXF files suitable for laser cutting.

Apply correct bend allowances, bend deductions, K-factors, bend radii and material thicknesses.

Understand and account for bend sequences, tooling limitations, minimum flange lengths and manufacturing clearances.

Design complex sheet metal components with consideration for actual fabrication and assembly requirements.

Optimise sheet metal designs to reduce unnecessary welding, bending operations, material wastage and fabrication costs.

Ensure designs are practical for production using our in-house laser cutting and bending equipment.

2. Mechanical & Machinery Design

Develop complete 3D machinery designs and assemblies using SolidWorks.

Design and develop equipment such as:

Screw conveyors

Industrial drying systems

Structural frames and supports

Design mechanical components and assemblies involving shafts, bearings, motors, gearboxes, chains, sprockets and other power transmission components.

Perform engineering calculations for mechanical components and equipment.

Ensure machinery designs are practical, reliable, safe and suitable for actual operating conditions.

Modify, improve and troubleshoot existing machinery designs.

Handle large assemblies involving multiple interconnected mechanical components and fabricated structures.

3. Fabrication & Manufacturing Drawings

Prepare accurate and complete engineering drawings, including:

General Arrangement (GA) drawings

Sheet metal fabrication drawings

Flat pattern drawings

Laser cutting DXF files

Welding and fabrication drawings

Mechanical assembly drawings

Structural fabrication drawings

Detailed component drawings

Installation drawings

Bill of Materials (BOM)

Ensure drawings contain sufficient dimensions, tolerances, material specifications and manufacturing information for production.

Verify part fitment, bending requirements, hole alignment, assembly clearances and dimensional accuracy before releasing drawings for fabrication.

Maintain proper drawing revisions and engineering documentation.

4. Design for Manufacturing (DFM)

Work closely with our in-house manufacturing team and develop designs suitable for:

CNC press brake bending

Machining

MIG and TIG welding

Robotic welding

Mechanical assembly

Understand the practical capabilities and limitations of manufacturing equipment.

Develop designs that minimise unnecessary production processes while maintaining structural integrity, functionality and quality.

Identify potential fabrication problems before production begins.

Continuously improve designs to achieve better material utilisation, shorter fabrication times and lower manufacturing costs.

5. Project & Production Engineering

Coordinate with fabrication personnel to ensure designs can be manufactured accurately.

Provide technical clarification and resolve fabrication-related problems.

Conduct physical measurements of existing machinery and equipment when necessary.

Support machinery assembly, installation and commissioning.

Modify designs to accommodate actual site and production conditions.

Work with the engineering team to ensure projects meet technical requirements and delivery schedules.

Participate in design reviews and propose practical engineering improvements.

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.

Preferably 5 years or more of relevant mechanical design experience.

Strong proficiency in SolidWorks, particularly SolidWorks Sheet Metal, is essential.

Proven hands-on experience designing sheet metal components and fabricated assemblies.

Able to independently develop accurate flat patterns and fabrication drawings.

Good understanding of:

Bend allowances and K-factors

Laser cutting processes

CNC press brake operations

Welding and assembly methods

Mechanical components and machinery

Able to develop complete 3D mechanical assemblies, not just individual sheet metal parts.

Able to understand how parts will be manufactured, bent, welded, assembled and installed.

Strong attention to dimensional accuracy, tolerances and manufacturing feasibility.

Able to work independently with minimal supervision.

Strong problem-solving skills and practical engineering judgement.

Able to manage multiple engineering tasks and meet agreed deadlines.

Preferred Experience

Experience in any of the following will be an advantage:

Precision sheet metal fabrication

Industrial machinery manufacturing

Laser cutting and CNC bending

Complex sheet metal assemblies

Equipment enclosures and fabricated housings

Hoppers, chutes and ducting systems

Conveyor and material handling equipment

Industrial tanks and process equipment

Machinery structures and welded assemblies

Design for Manufacturing (DFM)

Machinery installation and commissioning

Experience working directly with a laser cutting, CNC bending or metal fabrication workshop will be highly valued.

The Engineer We Are Looking For

We are looking for a practical, hands-on mechanical design engineer with strong sheet metal engineering expertise.

You should be comfortable developing a sheet metal component in SolidWorks, preparing its flat pattern, understanding how it will be laser cut and bent, and ensuring it fits correctly during assembly.

At the same time, you should be capable of understanding complete machinery systems and designing mechanical equipment beyond individual sheet metal components.

We value engineers who can think beyond the computer screen and understand how their designs will actually be manufactured.

The ideal candidate should be able to take a design requirement through:

We are particularly interested in engineers who can identify manufacturing problems before fabrication begins, improve design efficiency and develop practical solutions independently.

Korrell Industries is in a rapid growth and expansion phase, with increasing investments in manufacturing technology, machinery development and engineering capabilities.

Strong performers will have opportunities to take ownership of increasingly complex projects, develop specialised engineering expertise and progress into technical leadership positions.

Potential career progression includes:

Career advancement will be based on technical capability, engineering performance, initiative, leadership and project ownership.

EPF, SOCSO & EIS

Annual leave

Medical benefits/reimbursement

Annual salary review

Performance-based bonus

Exposure to industrial machinery and precision fabrication projects

Hands-on involvement from design through manufacturing and commissioning

Career advancement opportunities within a growing engineering company

Practical Design Assessment

Shortlisted candidates will be required to attend a practical SolidWorks assessment to evaluate their capabilities in:

CNC bending considerations

Fabrication drawing preparation

Mechanical assembly design

Practical design for manufacturing

Candidates are encouraged to bring examples of previous sheet metal or machinery design projects for discussion during the interview.

Learn More About Us

To learn more about Korrell Industries, our manufacturing capabilities and the projects we undertake, visit:

If you are passionate about sheet metal engineering, machinery development and transforming engineering designs into real manufactured equipment, we would like to hear from you.

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