Mechanical Designer Lead

UNITED BC TEAM SDN BHD; Penang; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

UNITED BC TEAM SDN BHD in Penang is seeking a seasoned Mechanical Design Lead to oversee a team in developing customised automated machinery using SolidWorks, owning concepts through final machine completion. You will guide design development, ensure GD&T, drawings, BOMs, and maintain standards while planning tasks, managing risks and ensuring on-time delivery of projects.

The ideal candidate holds a Diploma/Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Mechatronics with 8+ years of hands-on SolidWorks

Qualifications

• Diploma or Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering or a related discipline.
• Minimum 8 years of relevant experience in mechanical design and automated machinery development, with prior experience leading or supervising a design team.
• Strong hands-on proficiency in SolidWorks, including 3D modelling, 2D engineering drawings and assembly design.
• Proven experience in designing customised automated machinery, industrial equipment or mechanical systems.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical components, materials, fabrication, machining, assembly processes and engineering tolerances.
• Able to independently review and verify 2D part drawings, assembly cross-section drawings, module BOMs and detailed engineering documentation.
• Good understanding of GD&T, tolerance indication, engineering drawing standards and design for manufacturing and assembly (DFMA).
• Proven ability to manage multiple design projects, allocate resources and ensure timely project delivery.
• Strong technical problem-solving, analytical and decision-making skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the mechanical design team in developing customised automated machinery and equipment using SolidWorks.
• Take ownership of mechanical design concepts, technical proposals and design development from initial concept through to final machine completion.
• Provide technical guidance and solutions for complex mechanical design challenges.
• Review, verify and approve mechanical designs, 3D models, 2D assembly drawings, part drawings and module BOMs before submission or release.
• Ensure drawings contain accurate dimensions, tolerances, material specifications and technical details to support fabrication, machining and assembly.
• Establish and maintain consistent mechanical design standards, drawing practices, documentation and SolidWorks procedures across the team.
• Plan, allocate and monitor design tasks according to project priorities, manpower availability and delivery schedules.
• Identify design risks, technical issues and potential delays, and take corrective action to minimise project impact.
• Lead the investigation and resolution of mechanical design issues during fabrication, assembly, machine setup and testing.
• Oversee mechanical design support during machine assembly, installation, testing, commissioning and equipment buyoff.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Education

Diploma or Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Mechatronics

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

Lead and oversee the mechanical design team in developing customised automated machinery and equipment. You will take ownership of mechanical design concepts, technical proposals and design development from initial concept through to final machine completion, while ensuring design quality, engineering standards and timely project delivery. This role involves leading the investigation and resolution of mechanical design issues, overseeing machine testing and project buyoff, and developing the capabilities of mechanical designers.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the mechanical design team in developing customised automated machinery and equipment using SolidWorks
• Take ownership of mechanical design concepts, technical proposals and design development from initial concept through to final machine completion
• Provide technical guidance and solutions for complex mechanical design challenges
• Review, verify and approve mechanical designs, 3D models, 2D assembly drawings, part drawings and module BOMs before submission or release
• Ensure drawings contain accurate dimensions, tolerances, material specifications and technical details to support fabrication, machining and assembly
• Establish and maintain consistent mechanical design standards, drawing practices, documentation and SolidWorks procedures across the team
• Plan, allocate and monitor design tasks according to project priorities, manpower availability and delivery schedules
• Identify design risks, technical issues and potential delays, and take corrective action to minimise project impact
• Lead the investigation and resolution of mechanical design issues during fabrication, assembly, machine setup and testing
• Oversee mechanical design support during machine assembly, installation, testing, commissioning and equipment buyoff

About you

Diploma or Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering or a related discipline

Minimum 8 years of relevant experience in mechanical design and automated machinery development, with prior experience leading or supervising a design team

Strong hands‑on proficiency in SolidWorks, including 3D modelling, 2D engineering drawings and assembly design

Proven experience in designing customised automated machinery, industrial equipment or mechanical systems

Strong knowledge of mechanical components, materials, fabrication, machining, assembly processes and engineering tolerances

Able to independently review and verify 2D part drawings, assembly cross‑section drawings, module BOMs and detailed engineering documentation

Good understanding of GD&T, tolerance indication, engineering drawing standards and design for manufacturing and assembly (DFMA)

Proven ability to manage multiple design projects, allocate resources and ensure timely project delivery

Strong technical problem‑solving, analytical and decision‑making skills.

About us

We are a leading industrial automation solutions provider specializing in smart manufacturing, offering exciting learning and career opportunities to drive growth and innovation in a supportive environment that fosters professional development and career advancement.