Mechanical Engineer / Mechanical Assistant Engineer

GBS (SINGAPORE) PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

GBS (SINGAPORE) PTE. LTD.

is seeking a Mechanical Design & Development engineer to design AMV chassis, frames, and assemblies, and to create detailed 2D drawings and 3D models using SolidWorks. You will perform GD&T, BOM, and material specs, run tolerance analyses, support prototype testing, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure manufacturability and reliability across the product lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering or related engineering discipline.
• 2 to 5 years of experience in mechanical design, product development, automation, robotics, vehicle systems, or related industries.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop AMV chassis, frames, mounting structures, enclosures, and mechanical assemblies.
• Create detailed 2D drawings and 3D models using SolidWorks based on engineering requirements and design concepts.
• Prepare manufacturing drawings, including GD&T, tolerance analysis, Bills of Materials (BOM), and material specifications.
• Produce fabrication drawings and maintain engineering documentation throughout the product lifecycle.
• Perform design calculations, tolerance stack-up analysis, and material selection.
• Ensure designs meet operational, environmental, reliability, and safety requirements.
• Build and evaluate prototypes for proof-of-concept, validation, and production deployment.
• Conduct mechanical testing, vibration testing, durability testing, and environmental assessments.
• Analyse test results and implement design improvements to enhance product performance and reliability.
• Support prototyping and testing activities by providing accurate technical drawings and resolving design-related issues.
• Support mechanical engineering activities throughout the project lifecycle, from concept development to deployment.
• Work closely with stakeholders, project managers, and cross-functional teams to refine designs and ensure manufacturability.
• Prepare engineering schedules, technical reports, and project documentation.
• Coordinate with suppliers, fabricators, and contractors to ensure timely delivery of components and assemblies.
• Support production teams during fabrication, assembly, integration, and commissioning activities.
• Develop assembly procedures, work instructions, and quality standards.
• Drive Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA) initiatives.
• Update and maintain drawing revisions, engineering documentation, and CAD data management systems.
• Assist in cost optimisation and continuous improvement efforts.
• Investigate mechanical failures and perform root cause analysis.
• Recommend and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Improve system reliability, maintainability, and operational performance.
• Demonstrate a hands-on attitude by supporting prototype builds, performing assembly checks, and troubleshooting design issues directly on parts, assemblies, and deployed systems.

Skills

SolidWorks

2D drawings

3D modeling

DFM

DFA

Root cause analysis

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's Degree in Mechatronics Engineering

Tools

CAD data management

Job description

1. Mechanical Design & Development

• Design and develop AMV chassis, frames, mounting structures, enclosures, and mechanical assemblies.

• Create detailed 2D drawings and 3D models using SolidWorks based on engineering requirements and design concepts.

• Prepare manufacturing drawings, including GD&T, tolerance analysis, Bills of Materials (BOM), and material specifications.

• Produce fabrication drawings and maintain engineering documentation throughout the product lifecycle.

• Perform design calculations, tolerance stack-up analysis, and material selection.

• Ensure designs meet operational, environmental, reliability, and safety requirements.

2. Prototype Development & Testing

• Build and evaluate prototypes for proof-of-concept, validation, and production deployment.

• Conduct mechanical testing, vibration testing, durability testing, and environmental assessments.

• Analyse test results and implement design improvements to enhance product performance and reliability.

• Support prototyping and testing activities by providing accurate technical drawings and resolving design-related issues.

3. Project Execution

• Support mechanical engineering activities throughout the project lifecycle, from concept development to deployment.

• Work closely with stakeholders, project managers, and cross-functional teams to refine designs and ensure manufacturability.

• Prepare engineering schedules, technical reports, and project documentation.

• Coordinate with suppliers, fabricators, and contractors to ensure timely delivery of components and assemblies.

4. Manufacturing & Production Support

• Support production teams during fabrication, assembly, integration, and commissioning activities.

• Develop assembly procedures, work instructions, and quality standards.

• Drive Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA) initiatives.

• Update and maintain drawing revisions, engineering documentation, and CAD data management systems.

• Assist in cost optimisation and continuous improvement efforts.

5. Troubleshooting & Continuous Improvement

• Investigate mechanical failures and perform root cause analysis.

• Recommend and implement corrective and preventive actions.

• Improve system reliability, maintainability, and operational performance.

• Demonstrate a hands-on attitude by supporting prototype builds, performing assembly checks, and troubleshooting design issues directly on parts, assemblies, and deployed systems.

6. Compliance & Safety

• Ensure compliance with relevant industry standards, regulations, and workplace safety requirements.

• Conduct design reviews, engineering evaluations, and risk assessments.

• Support product certification, validation activities, and customer acceptance testing where required.

• Maintain engineering documentation in accordance with company quality procedures.

Requirements

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.

Experience

• 2 to 5 years of experience in mechanical design, product development, automation, robotics, vehicle systems, or related industries.