We're partnering with a well-established Australian manufacturer specialising in the design and production of custom machinery for the food processing industry. With a strong reputation for delivering cutting-edge, high-quality equipment, they're looking for an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer to join their Brisbane-based engineering team.

This is a hands-on design role where you'll take ownership of projects from concept through to production, working closely with internal stakeholders to create practical, fit-for-purpose machinery tailored to customer requirements. If you enjoy solving engineering challenges and seeing your designs come to life, this is an excellent opportunity to make a real impact.

Key Responsibilities

- Design custom mechanical equipment using 3D CAD software
- Develop detailed manufacturing drawings and BOMs
- Manage projects from concept through to production and commissioning




- Liaise with production teams to ensure designs are practical and manufacturable
- Ensure designs comply with Australian Standards and industry requirements

What You'll Bring

- Degree-qualified Mechanical Engineer
- Proven experience in mechanical design engineering
- Strong proficiency with 3D CAD design software (SolidWorks, Inventor or similar)
- Experience designing custom machinery or industrial equipment
- Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to manage multiple projects

Salary & Benefits

- $120,000 - $150,000 + Super
- Permanent full-time office-based role in Logan, Brisbane
- Work on unique, custom-engineered projects from concept to completion
- Stable, growing business with ongoing career development opportunities
- Supportive engineering team with modern design tools and facilities

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📌 Mechanical Design Engineer (Queensland)
🏢 Smith and
📍 Queensland