Graduate Mechanical Design Engineer: Core Skills & Analysis for New Professionals
Master the foundational skills and analytical approaches essential for a successful career as a Mechanical Design Engineer, from concept to production.
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The Role and Lifecycle of a Design Engineer
Unit 1: The Design Engineer's World
Who is a Design Engineer?
Design Engineer's Team
Design Problem Types
Unit 2: The Product Design Lifecycle
From Idea to Production
Research & Concept
Detail Design & Testing
Unit 3: Core Responsibilities & Activities
Design Engineer's Duties
Material & Process Select
Design Documentation
Cost of Bad Design
Core Mechanical Design Skills and Considerations
Unit 1: Translating Ideas into Designs
CAD Modeling Essentials
Engineering Drawings
GD&T for Precision
Tolerance Stack-ups
Unit 2: Designing for Success
Design for Manufacturability
Durability & Reliability
Safety & Ergonomics
Cost & Weight
Unit 3: The Design Engineer's Toolkit
Practical Know-How
Product Domain Knowledge
Research & Learning
Communication Skills
Engineering Analysis for Design Validation
Unit 1: Foundations of Engineering Analysis
Why Analyze Designs?
Levels of Analysis
Intro to FEA
Intro to CFD
Intro to MBD
Unit 2: Collaboration and Validation
Designers & CAE Specialists
Analysis vs. Testing
Mathematical Modeling