Mechanical Design Lead: Precision Systems & Team Mentorship

Job Expert; Bayan Lepas; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Jora Malaysia is seeking an experienced Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to lead the design and development of new products from concept to production at our Penang R&D site. You will oversee feasibility studies, risk assessments, prototyping, verification, validation, and release to manufacturing.

You will design precision systems such as sheet metal chassis, precision mechanisms, and automation hardware, perform tolerance analysis and sizing, and guide a small team through design reviews and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, 8+ years in mechanical design/product development in R&D.
• Proven leadership of small teams (2–3 engineers) and project mentoring.
• Strong proficiency in SolidWorks or equivalent 3D CAD software.
• Experience with GD&T, tolerance analysis, material selection and manufacturing processes.
• Exposure to semiconductor equipment, precision mechanisms, thermal management, optical systems, sheet metal design.
• Familiarity with engineering simulation tools (FEA, CFD, optical simulation) is an advantage.
• Excellent problem solving, analytical, communication, and independent work capability.

Responsibilities

• Lead the mechanical design and development of new products from concept through production.
• Conduct feasibility studies, risk assessments, prototyping, verification, validation, and production release.
• Design precision mechanical systems including sheet metal chassis, precision mechanisms, and automation systems.
• Perform design calculations, tolerance stack-ups, component sizing, and structural analysis.
• Lead a team of 2–3 Mechanical Design Engineers, conduct design reviews and provide mentorship.
• Drive DFx (DFM, DFA, DFR, DFC) and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure manufacturability.
• Prepare engineering documentation and adopt AI-assisted workflows for productivity.

Skills

Leadership

SolidWorks

GD&T

Tolerance analysis

Material selection

Manufacturing processes

Analytical skills

AI tools

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

FEA

CFD

Optical simulation

AI-assisted tools

Job description

Jora Malaysia is seeking an experienced Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to lead the design and development of new products from concept to production at our Penang R&D site. You will oversee feasibility studies, risk assessments, prototyping, verification, validation, and release to manufacturing.

You will design precision systems such as sheet metal chassis, precision mechanisms, and automation hardware, perform tolerance analysis and sizing, and guide a small team through design reviews and