Design Engineer – Mechanical / Mechatronics / Product Development

Design the next generation of Australia's most innovative off-road adventure products.

Patriot Campers is one of Australia's leading manufacturers of premium off-road camper trailers and outdoor lifestyle products. We are passionate about innovation, engineering excellence and building products that push the boundaries of design, durability and performance.

We are interested in hearing from experienced:

Mechanical Engineers

Mechatronics Engineers

We recognise that great engineering teams are built from complementary skill sets. If you have strengths in product design, sheet metal fabrication, mechanical systems, mechatronics, electrical integration or manufacturing engineering, we'd love to hear from you.

About the Role

Working within our Engineering and Product Development team, you will be responsible for designing innovative products that are practical, manufacturable and built to perform in Australia's toughest conditions.

You'll work closely with production, procurement, quality, marketing and suppliers to deliver products from concept through to production.

Key Responsibilities

Design and develop new products and improve existing product ranges.

Produce detailed 3D CAD models, manufacturing drawings and technical documentation.

Design products with a strong focus on sheet metal manufacturing, fabrication and assembly.

Develop electrical and mechatronic systems where applicable, including integration of wiring, electronics, actuators and control systems.

Create and maintain Bills of Materials (BOMs), engineering drawings and revision control.

Prototype, test and validate designs to ensure performance, reliability and manufacturability.

Work closely with Production to improve manufacturing efficiency and reduce costs.

Support Engineering Change Requests (ECRs) and continuous product improvement initiatives.





Liaise with suppliers to source components and evaluate manufacturing processes.

Ensure designs comply with relevant Australian and international standards.

Support the company's Intellectual Property (IP) strategy through accurate engineering documentation.

Provide technical support across production, service and customer support teams.

About You

You'll be an engineer who enjoys practical product development and takes pride in seeing your designs become real products.

You will ideally possess:

Degree qualified in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering or a related discipline.

Advanced CAD experience using SolidWorks, Autodesk Inventor or similar 3D CAD software.

Strong understanding of sheet metal design, fabrication and manufacturing processes.

Experience designing products for manufacture and assembly.

Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.

Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Highly Regarded

Experience in one or more of the following:

Mechatronics or electrical system design.

12V electrical systems.

CNC manufacturing.

Laser cutting, folding and welded assemblies.

Product testing and validation.

Why Join Us?

Design products that are recognised as industry leaders.

Be part of an innovative Australian manufacturing business.

Work on projects from concept through to production.

Collaborate with a passionate and experienced engineering team.

Modern manufacturing facility on the Gold Coast.

Competitive salary based on experience.

9-day fortnight – enjoy a long weekend every second week.

This is a full time role working;

Week 1: Monday–Thursday 7:00am–4:00pm, Friday RDO (34 hour week)
Week 2: Monday–Thursday 7:00am–4:00pm, Friday 7:00am–3:30pm (42 hour week)

Applicants must have full Australian working rights.

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📌 Design Engineer – Mechanical / Mechatronics / Product Development (City of Gold Coast)
🏢 Patriot Campers
📍 City of Gold Coast