Mechanical Engineer Duties & Responsibilities

The role and function of a Mechanical Engineer includes the following duties and responsibilities:

Perform a full lifecycle product development (design, develop, test prototypes, manufacture and implement)
Design systems and components that meet needs and requirements
Produce outline designs
Conduct experiments methodically, analyse data and interpret results
Test and evaluate theoretical designs
Identify, formulate and produce effective solutions to emerging problems
Evaluate final product’s overall performance, reliability and safety
Alter and modify design to meet requirements and to eliminate malfunctions
Estimate budget and scope of project
Solicit observations from operators
Prepare product reports and documentation
Engage in lifelong learning and develop new theories or methods

Note that this is not an exhaustive list of Mechanical Engineer duties and responsibilities. Job functions for specific Mechanical Engineer roles may vary, depending on the industry and type of employer.

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