Mechanical Designer / Design Draftsperson – SolidWorks

AustCorp Executive has been exclusively retained to recruit this position for an established engineering and manufacturing business based on the Gold Coast.

We’re looking for an experienced Mechanical Designer / Design Draftsperson who enjoys practical design and wants to see their work go from concept through to finished product.

The Role
Working closely with engineering and fabrication, you’ll be involved in:
3D modelling and detailed drafting using SolidWorks
Design of truck bodies, transport equipment, vehicle fit-outs and fabricated products
Current product development and prototype builds
Producing fabrication, manufacturing and assembly drawings
Improving and modifying existing designs
Maintaining drawing revisions, part numbers and technical documentation
Working directly with the workshop to resolve design and fabrication queries
Supporting quality and continuous improvement
Liaising with local and offshore manufacturing partners

About You
You’ll ideally have:
Strong SolidWorks capability
Mechanical design or drafting experience within manufacturing
Positive knowledge of fabrication, welding, sheet metal and/or structural steel
Experience producing practical,



buildable manufacturing drawings
Strong attention to detail and document control

Experience with truck bodies, trailers, commercial vehicles, transport equipment, racking or fabricated products will be highly regarded.

What’s on Offer
Permanent, full-time role with an established and growing manufacturer
Opportunity to design products from concept through to finished build
Work closely with engineering, fabrication and manufacturing – not just behind a desk
International travel to Vietnam, China and Malaysia
Genuine prospect to grow with the business as its product range and manufacturing capability expands
Variety across truck bodies, transport equipment, vehicle fit-outs and fabricated products
Hands-on exposure to new product development and prototyping
Gold Coast based role

If you’re looking for a hands-on design role where you can work closely with manufacturing and see your designs actually being built, apply today.

This is a retained search being managed exclusively by AustCorp Executive. All applications and enquiries will be handled confidentially.

Email Emily Farrell at @austcorpexecutive.com.au or apply now to hear more!

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