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.