Senior Mechanical Designer

UB Solutions Group; Simpang Ampat; On-site; MYR 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading industrial automation solutions provider in Malaysia seeks a Senior Mechanical Designer to lead the development of automation systems. Responsibilities include creating innovative designs using SolidWorks, managing projects, and collaborating with teams to solve mechanical challenges. Candidates should have a degree in Mechanical Engineering and at least 5 years of related experience. A competitive remuneration package is offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in mechanical design, preferably in industrial automation.
• Ability to create 2D assembly drawings and detailed BOMs.
• Experience in generating precise 2D part drawings with engineering standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of automated machines using SolidWorks.
• Manage daily design activities focusing on project milestones.
• Collaborate with vendors and customers to resolve mechanical issues.

Skills

SolidWorks

Microsoft Office

Animation for 3D visualization

Problem-solving skills

Project management

Team collaboration

Education

Diploma or Degree in Mechanical or Mechatronics Engineering

Tools

Vectorworks

Job description

United BC Team is seeking a Senior Mechanical Designer with a strong background in industrial automation to lead and contribute to the development of cutting‑edge automation systems at our Batu Kawan, Penang office and Bangsar South, Kuala Lumpur.

Why Join Us?

As a leading industrial automation solutions provider specializing in smart manufacturing, we offer exciting career opportunities to drive growth and innovation with competitive remuneration packages and supportive environment that fosters professional development and career advancement.

Job Responsibilities:

• Lead the design and development of automated machines using SolidWorks, ensuring robust and innovative mechanical solutions.
• Spearhead new machine design concepts and support proposal development with cross‑functional input.
• Ensure all designs meet functional, performance, manufacturability, and safety specifications.
• Manage daily design activities with a strong focus on meeting project milestones and optimizing resource allocation.
• Drive timely and cost‑effective completion of design projects, aligning with budget and customer requirements.
• Provide hands‑on support during machine setup, test runs, and customer equipment buyoffs.
• Analyze and report design challenges, generating detailed problem‑finding and resolution documentation.
• Collaborate with vendors and customers to resolve complex mechanical issues and improve system reliability.
• Guide and support application, evaluation, testing, and ongoing improvements of mechanical systems and company products.
• Review and approve design submissions in SolidWorks, ensuring adherence to company standards and design best practices.
• Generate and validate detailed BOMs in accordance with internal documentation standards.
• Prepare, review, and refine technical drawings in collaboration with the engineering team, ensuring design clarity and accuracy.

Job Requirements:

• Strong proficiency in SolidWorks and Microsoft Office; familiarity with Vector works is an added advantage.
• Experienced in creating 2D assembly cross‑section drawings and compiling comprehensive module BOM lists.
• Skilled in generating precise 2D part drawings with proper tolerance specifications and engineering standards.
• Animation knowledge required for 3D visualization, design presentation and innovative engineering solutions.
• Demonstrated ability to identify and define mechanical design problems, analyze data, and implement effective solutions.
• Highly organized, self‑motivated, and disciplined with the ability to manage multiple projects and meet tight deadlines.
• Proactive team player with a positive attitude, a continuous improvement mindset, and willingness to mentor junior engineers.
• Diploma or Degree in Mechanical, Mechatronics Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in mechanical design, preferably in industrial automation or machine design.
• Willingness to travel for project support, customer engagement, or onsite validation.