Skills required for mechanical design engineer | Design engineer top Essential skills

R.K Verma

4/28/2023

ITA Mech Engineering, Skill required for mechanical engineer
ITA Mech Engineering, Skill required for mechanical engineer

Hello, In previous article we have learned about different positions / domains in design department. So, to work efficiently and smoothly at these positions there are requirement of skills. In this article we will discuss all that essential skills which are required for mechanical design engineer. Things covered in this article are :-

  • What are the different positions in design department

  • What are required skills for CAD Engineer, Draftsman

  • Detail knowledge of skills required for CAD engineer, Draftsman

  • What are required skills for Product engineer, FEA Engineer

  • Detail knowledge of skills required for product engineer, FEA engineer

ITA Mech Engineering, Skills for mechanical engineer,
ITA Mech Engineering, Skills for mechanical engineer,
ITA Mech Engineering, Design engineer essential skills
ITA Mech Engineering, Design engineer essential skills

CAD Engineer or Draftsman :

Now let's understand what are key essential skills required for CAD Engineer, Draftsman in detail. CAD Engineer or draftsman is responsible for following activities :

  • Should have strong command in any CAD software as he /she is responsible for 2D & 3D Modeling. Work on CAD software for Creating 3D models, Assembly & 2D drawings and handover to manager for review.

  • Should have knowledge of ERP software to work with the integration of other departments.

  • Must have basic knowledge of Geometrical dimensioning & tolerances so as to understand and prepare manufacturing drawing effectively.

  • Basic knowledge of documentation as per Quality management system.

  • Should have strong knowledge of MS office as most of the work is done digitaly 

As we discussed earlier that, there are mainly two domains for mechanical design department which cover complete working of it. Further designations are categorizes under these domains like Engineer, Sr. Engineer, Assistant Manager, Deputy Manager, Manager

CAD Engineer or Draftsman 

Product Engineer or FEA Engineer

Product Engineer or FEA Engineer :

Now let's understand what are key essential skills required for Product Engineer or FEA Engineer in detail. Product Engineer or FEA Engineer is responsible for following activities :

  • Should have strong command in any CAD/CAE software as he /she is responsible for FEA Simulation, Analysis. Work on CAD/CAE software for verify the product/part by doing analysis or simulation.

  • Should have knowledge of ERP software to work with the integration of other departments and release drawings for further activity.

  • Must have strong knowledge of Geometrical dimensioning & tolerances so as to provide tolerances in drawing as per requirement or operations.

  • Good knowledge of documentation as per Quality management system so that risk assessment can be done.

  • Must have good exposure of internationals standards so that design can be prepared by following these standards.

  • Should have complete knowledge of New product development so that all mandatory steps for NPD can be followed.

  • Strong command over subjects so that technical calculations can be done efficiently wile designing any component or product.

  • Should have good project management & leadership quality so that team can be managed effictively.

  • Should have strong knowledge of MS office as most of the work is done digitaly