Mechanical Design Engineers create, draft and design product layouts and schemes using customer specification and recommendations. They perform administrative tasks as well. These engineers often work along with other design, development and production professionals and teams. They constantly review their tasks, conduct studies and research to assess the feasibility of their designs.
A Mechanical Design Engineer usually performs many of the following tasks:
•  Resolving problems
• Producing documentation
• Conducting product testing
•  Reviewing technical product designs
• Fixing defunct products
• Generating drawings using various design applications

• Knowledge of CAM, CAD and 3D CAD
• Being thorough and focused
• Communication principles
• Writing reports
• Preparing budgets
• Being keen and analytical
• Being commercially aware
• Leadership
• Networking
• Negotiating
• Being professional
• Being amicable and responsible

Mechanical Design Engineers study Mechanical Engineering, Product Design, Engineering Technology, or other related engineering courses. They pursue Diploma, Associate, Bachelors and Masters Degrees. Employers also accept HND, HNC, NQV, SVQ, and BTEC certifications.