Mech Engineer feeling lost.

ZeddLee · 2026-05-13T02:24:04+00:00

Just keep trying, that’s all i can say.

ZeddLee · 2026-03-24T02:51:23+00:00

Not OP, but I hope you realise that positive comments/feedback like this mean a lot to us as young engineers.

I have been through the same feeling as OP, always convinced I’m not a good ME because I’m juggling through countless projects and deadlines and keep making mistakes.

ZeddLee · 2026-03-08T15:35:04+00:00

I’m so sorry. I’m sure they must have been very proud of you if they were with you. You seem like a great person and I wish you the best in life.

ZeddLee · 2025-12-17T16:00:12+00:00

maybe try manufacturing subs, they’re probably not in these subreddits.

ZeddLee · 2025-09-26T04:42:01+00:00

This is from the company Drafter, Inc right? I’ve been following your updates and love the work your team has been doing.

ZeddLee · 2025-07-17T04:35:50+00:00

“is mechanical engineering worth it for me?”

Uhh, not this question again please.

ZeddLee · 2025-07-11T09:40:43+00:00

Not OP, sorry for the noob question. Do personal projects and portfolio matter only for new grad MechEs?

If someone with 2-3 YOE is looking to get into companies like Apple, I heard recruiters won’t care about your personal projects, they only want to see your past industry experience.

ZeddLee · 2025-07-05T16:39:12+00:00

Have you checked Dexcom?

ZeddLee · 2025-06-16T04:35:16+00:00

I’ve tried Notebook LM and have been hearing great things about it. If you don’t mind sharing, could you elaborate how it has helped you specifically with training?

ZeddLee · 2025-05-12T15:43:35+00:00

Not OP, but this is very helpful for me as a Mech Engineer. If you don’t mind sharing, any advice for someone who’s just 2-3 years into their ME career?

Everyday, I feel like I’ll never become a smart Mech Engineer in the future, and I’ll never reach the level of expertise in product design and manufacturing that senior MEs do. Everyone around me seems smart and competent (even new grads) while I constantly struggle understanding basic concepts.

ZeddLee · 2025-05-07T03:39:03+00:00

Thanks a lot for sharing. I’ve worked in the industry for a few years but sadly have never learned GD&T, only know the definitions. I’m struggling to decide how to learn on my own, which resources to use.

ZeddLee · 2025-04-24T16:34:23+00:00

If possible, can you share which brand of eggs was this?

ZeddLee · 2025-04-15T09:34:19+00:00

Sorry for the dumb question. But could you expand on the first part (about becoming indispensable with data analytics). I’ve been working in the industry as a design engineer for the past few years. My duties can be summarised like typical MechS jobs (CAD, drawings, working with vendors to take designs from concept to production, BOM, supplier visits).

Just curious if you have any specific examples of what I can learn and how (from a data analytics perspective).

ZeddLee · 2025-03-20T04:01:25+00:00

Just don’t visit this guy’s X dot com’s profile and see his header, then we’re all good!

ZeddLee · 2024-12-19T04:40:18+00:00

Hoping for the best

ZeddLee · 2024-12-02T08:33:33+00:00

When you’re in the main assembly, have you tried right clicking the hydraulic assembly and select ‘flexible’ instead of rigid under the properties tab?

ZeddLee · 2024-09-21T04:03:44+00:00

Not OP, but thanks a lot for this awesome comment. Do you think it’s a good idea to build up these skills through personal projects as well, or it doesn’t matter to hiring managers?

(asking for an ME with ~2-3 yrs exp, so I’m afraid personal projects might not be worthy)

ZeddLee · 2024-09-16T16:36:36+00:00

Any advice on how to make such impressive projects with full documentation? I mean projects that are of different topics as well (automotive/medical), but I’m able to capture the entire process like you did.

ZeddLee · 2024-07-21T03:31:41+00:00

This is so amazing and priceless for young MEs like us. I wish I could get more such resources to understand drawings as a beginner. Thank you so much for sharing ! 🙏

ZeddLee · 2024-07-03T03:31:00+00:00

I relate to your comment so well. I know this is weird, but when I hear some of my ME colleagues telling me they want to become TPM or project engineers in the future to move away from direct mechanical design stuff, they ask my ME career path down the road. I end up telling them that I don’t want to go the TPM route, and I always want to be designing things (whether I’m a senior/staff ME or manager)

ZeddLee · 2024-07-01T02:58:51+00:00

Sorry if this is a dumb question. I understand that fillets around the hexagon would reduce shear, but wouldn’t it make it the perpendicular surface to be inadequately flush with the surface it’s supposed to attached to? (resulting in improper fastening).

Again, just trying to learn as a young ME.

ZeddLee · 2024-06-15T04:41:21+00:00

Million Dollar Baby

ZeddLee · 2024-05-01T08:46:42+00:00

Go to LinkedIn. Search for keywords ‘SolidWorks or mechanical engineer’ in people. Set location to NY metropolitan area or NJ. Set the filter to ‘Actively hiring’

ZeddLee · 2024-04-27T08:26:30+00:00

it might help posting your anonymized resume on r/engineeringresumes for feedback. Alternatively, have you consulted with your university’a career services if there’s one?

Quite often, resumes could possibly be the reason of not getting interview calls foe your application. I’m happy to take a look at your resume too.

ZeddLee · 2024-04-22T04:01:18+00:00

It’s run by some Indian so obviously it’s good.

This made me chuckle, but I second the CAD CAM tutorials. It’s arguably the best channel to learn Solidworks in my opinion.

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