What do I do as a Mechanical Engineer?

In this video, I show you what mechanical design engineers or product design engineers do on a daily basis to create the awesome or garbage products around us. Like humans, products have their own lifecycles and, it's our job to take a product from conceptualization to mass production leveraging the product development process. Even if you're not an engineer, this video shows you how products are developed and make it to store shelves!

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Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
00:45 Product Development Process / Lifecycle
01:44 Conceptual Design
02:48 Prototype Design
05:00 Detailed Design
07:51 Validation
08:52 Refinement
09:56 Production
10:13 Non-Technical Work
10:25 Work Breakdown
10:54 Conclusion

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[iCro]

Finally an accurate video about a job that gives an idea what a mechanical engineer actually do.

Usually people do a "day in a life of ..."-video and then they just film themselves eating.

[armandmatossian]

$150k is absolutely not the base salary. That’s considerably a very very high salary that only big tech companies supply. Base salary is around $70k.

[Roilan_]

Very well done. I do manufacturing engineering work for medical device companies and have a lot of the same responsibilities. I wish universities taugh more of this and not just math/science theory.

[donharrold]

Most people have little understanding of what engineering actually is. Engineers have to combine scientific and mathematical knowledge with pragmatic, practical solutions whilst applying commercial acumen. Engineering is a very demanding high paced profession that requires a strong intellect, inventiveness, acute concentration and consistent attention to detail. Engineers apply standards of professionalism to their work that is rarely matched by by other professionals.

[alexandervoytov]

I have started my career at 1984. My the 1st project was to design a storage for neutrons to boost nuclear explosion. 1. Selection of materials to store neutrons for years before a missile would be launched.2. Guarantee neutrons would be stored for years but released simultaneously into active zone of the nuclear warhead to boost chain reaction 3.Drawing and tests at different environmental conditions 4. Selection of processes and development them to deliver neutrons to the active core of the warhead simultaneously etc. My manager used to help me with explosives because I wasn’t certified to work with hazardous materials.

[keenanvaughn]

Crazy high quality content! The editing wasn't groundbreaking or anything, but you really focused on what the viewer needs to hear and edited around that. Subbed 👍

[tpruss]

the whole time I was watching this video, I kept thinking "This sounds so cool!"

I am heavily considering going back to university for mechanical engineering and this video is making me believe that's a good choice, because I always get so excited watching these videos.

[sockfreak]

Majoring in mechanical engineering and it’s nice to see what my potential future might hold.

[Skyscrapers]

I am an automotive mech engineer. I design automotive interior products.

Thank you for your video.

My long-time queries about how engieers’ jobs are in different industries finally got resolved👍🏻

Now I understand the same or similar development processes are taken in different industries as well.

[nospoiler]

This is the type of video I've been looking for for months, Thanks.
You are an inspiration, hugs from Brazil.

[jasonpark]

I've been wondering what I could expect and you're the first person to clearly tell me. Thanks for that

[stephena]

As an aspiring mechanical engineer this video is so damn helpful! Schools never seem to go into detail about the product development process

[fghezelbash]

I have a PhD in mechanical engineering and can tell you that 150K is NOT a salary you will get even as a senior engineer. just a click bait.

[peteroleary]

So right!; FMEA isn't taught in ME school much, yet it's so important. Same with GD&T, which is important for creating detail drawings which will dictate processes, fits, and tolerances across diverse supply chains.

[bassic]

this has to be one of the more helpful videos I have found on this subject thank you

[rainasajid]

Good content right there. This video has all that a new student would need to know about how every thing learnt fits together! My school failed miserably at teaching where and when different subjects were needed. Every school ought to have similar discussions where product development phases are discussed along with the subjects that apply during different phases.

[Donna_g]

Best video! I love the pics helps me see what I’ll be working with. Also helps me pinpoint which type of engineering degree I want to specialize in.

[Imasnahk]

Great video. Currently a ME major, its tough, but going to be so worth it!

[banditto]

this is my life too... this guy nailed it.

[randallmcgrath]

Exactly. Although Ironman, star trek, and the like are a HUGE inspiration for engineers, it isn't that easy, lol.



"Tont Stark was able to build this IN A CAVE! WITH A BOX OF SCRAPS!"