ROLE – Mechanical Design Engineer

SALARY - $120,000 - $140,000 per annum, dependent on experience

TYPE – Permanent

LOCATION – Adelaide, SA

My client designs a range of bespoke automation equipment. They are looking for a Mechanical Design Engineer to join their team in Adelaide on a permanent basis.

The Mechanical Design Engineer will ideally have the following attributes:

- At least 4 years of experience in a similar Mechanical Design Engineering position
- Degree qualified in Mechanical Engineering or similar
- Highly skilled with 3D CAD, ideally Inventor, SolidWorks, Fusion 360 etc.
- Experience designing machinery with moving mechanisms, actuators, drives, bearings, gearboxes, conveyors, or other mechanical assemblies
- Knowledge of hydraulic and pneumatic system design, including cylinders, valves, manifolds, and associated components.
- Experience working with fabricated steelwork, sheet metal, machined components, and welded assemblies
- Valuable theoretical engineering knowledge of core principles and tight tolerances
- Strong practical skills with hand calculations, manufacturing,



testing and prototyping
- Experienced designing products from concept to production
- Able to manage projects and work to deadlines and budgets
- Able to maintain technical documentation and BOM entry
- Able to work well individually as well as part of a team

The Mechanical Design Engineer role will involve:

- Using CAD for concept design and producing technical drawings
- Managing the full product lifecycle from concept to production
- Collaborating with different departments to ensure the smooth delivery of projects
- Liaising with manufacturing providers
- Being involved in final assembly
- Creating required documentation for design and project reports
- Updating 3D models and drawings
- Inputting parts into the MRP system and creating BOMs
- Checking drawings for sign off
- Working in a small, multi-disciplinary team on varied projects

If you are interested in this position, please apply with an up to date CV as soon as possible.

📌 Mechanical Design Engineer (Adelaide)
🏢 ProFound People
📍 Adelaide