Mechanical Design Engineer - Product Innovation

Quest Global; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Quest Global is a global engineering services provider seeking a mechanical design engineer to develop components and assemblies for consumer products. You will convert requirements into practical, manufacturable designs while balancing performance, cost, and reliability.

The role emphasizes hands-on CAD work, GD&T, and tolerance analysis, with collaboration across design, quality, manufacturing, and suppliers. You will contribute to prototypes, verification, and continuous product improvement.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Product Design, Product Development, Mechatronics Engineering, or a related discipline.
• 3–6 years of experience in mechanical design, product development, or related engineering roles.
• Experience designing plastic, rubber, metal, or mechanical assembly components.
• Good understanding of DFM (Design for Manufacturing) and DFA (Design for Assembly) principles.
• Hands-on experience with 3D CAD modelling, 2D drawings, GD&T, and tolerance stack-up analysis.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop mechanical components, assemblies, and product solutions for consumer products.
• Translate product requirements into practical engineering designs while considering performance, quality, reliability, cost, and manufacturability.
• Generate and evaluate design concepts, identify trade-offs, and recommend suitable solutions.
• Apply Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA) principles throughout product development.
• Create and review 3D CAD models, 2D engineering drawings, GD&T, tolerance stack-ups, and design documentation.
• Build, evaluate, and support prototype components, test rigs, and engineering samples.
• Define and support product verification and validation activities.
• Analyse test data, troubleshoot design issues, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions.
• Participate in technical reviews, design reviews, and project discussions.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams including design, quality, manufacturing, procurement, suppliers, and global engineering teams.
• Support continuous product improvement through design learning, technical documentation, and best practices.

Skills

Mechanical design

3D CAD

GD&T

DFM DFA

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Tools

3D CAD modelling

2D drawings

GD&T

Tolerance stack-up analysis

Job description

Quest Global is a global engineering services provider seeking a mechanical design engineer to develop components and assemblies for consumer products. You will convert requirements into practical, manufacturable designs while balancing performance, cost, and reliability.

The role emphasizes hands-on CAD work, GD&T, and tolerance analysis, with collaboration across design, quality, manufacturing, and suppliers. You will contribute to prototypes, verification, and continuous product improvement.