Mechanical Design Engineer

Overview

Introduction:

Mechanical design engineering refers to the structured processes that define how products are modeled, analyzed, and optimized for performance and reliability. The role emphasizes combining material knowledge, structural evaluation, and advanced computer aided design to achieve efficient and innovative solutions. This training program introduces frameworks that strengthen design integrity through systematic approaches and integrated digital tools. It also emphasizes models that support consistency, accuracy, and efficiency in professional engineering environments.

Program Objectives:

By the end of this program, participants will be able to:

  • Analyze advanced principles of mechanical design and structural integration.

  • Evaluate the use of composite and polymeric materials in engineered systems.

  • Assess manufacturability considerations within mechanical product design.

  • Explore model based design structures in Creo Parametric.

  • Classify advanced modeling and configuration management methods in CAD.

Target Audience:

  • Senior Mechanical Design Engineers.

  • Manufacturing Design Engineers.

  • R&D Mechanical Engineers.

  • Engineers transitioning to advanced CAD-based environments.

  • Professionals involved in product development and innovation.

Program Outline:

Unit 1:

Advanced Mechanical Design Principles:

  • Design standards, tolerancing, and geometric dimensioning.

  • Constraint based design thinking and functional requirements.

  • Advanced CAD modeling strategies with industry software.

  • Structural analysis integration during early design phases.

  • Material selection frameworks for composites and polymers.

Unit 2:

Composite and Polymeric Material Design:

  • Mechanical properties and structural performance of composites.

  • Failure modes, crack propagation, and fatigue considerations.

  • Optimization of designs using polymeric materials in mechanical systems.

  • Integration of composites with conventional mechanical assemblies.

  • Institutional considerations for selecting composite and polymeric solutions.

Unit 3:

Design for Manufacturing with Reduced DfMA Scope:

  • Core principles of manufacturability in mechanical design.

  • Influence of cost efficiency and process constraints on geometry.

  • Tolerance stack up, variation control, and structural accuracy.

  • Methods for balancing structural flexibility with manufacturing requirements.

  • Coordination models between design and manufacturing teams.

Unit 4:

Model Based Design in Creo Parametric:

  • Frameworks of model based definition (MBD) and its role in mechanical design.

  • Structures of Creo Parametric 3D within model based workflows.

  • Associative modeling and parametric driven structures.

  • Techniques for embedding product and manufacturing information within 3D models.

  • Institutional benefits of model-based processes for engineering teams.

Unit 5:

Advanced Modeling Features and Configuration Management:

  • Importance of using advanced modeling features for complex geometries.

  • User defined parameters and feature customization methods.

  • Configuration management frameworks in CAD environments.

  • Structures for revision control and design traceability.

  • Oversight of design documentation aligned with institutional standards.