Job Description
Mechanical Design Engineer – SolidWorks & Sheet Metal Manufacturing
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ACE Integrated Energy
n Location: Cranbourne West, VIC ****
n Employment: Full-time
n Reporting to: Operations Manager
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Key Selling Points
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Hands-on SolidWorks and sheet-metal design role
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Coordinate designs from 3D model through laser cutting and production
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About the Role
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ACE Integrated Energy is seeking a practical and detail-focused Mechanical Design Engineer to join our switchboard manufacturing team in Melbourne.
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This is a mechanical design and production-focused position. The successful candidate will be responsible for creating accurate 3D models and manufacturing drawings for switchboard enclosures and associated sheet-metal components.
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You will manage designs through the complete manufacturing process, including 3D modelling, sheet-metal development, flat patterning, nesting, material selection and preparation of files for laser cutting and production.
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You will work closely with our Design Support Team, laser operators, fabrication personnel, assembly teams and suppliers to ensure that designs are practical, accurate and ready for manufacture.
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This position is focused on mechanical engineering, sheet-metal design and production coordination.
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Key Responsibilities
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Create detailed 3D models of switchboard enclosures using SolidWorks.
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Design sheet-metal components including cubicles, doors, panels, mounting plates, gland plates, covers, brackets and internal support structures.
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Produce accurate manufacturing drawings, assembly drawings and fabrication details.
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Develop sheet-metal flat patterns with correct bend allowances and manufacturing tolerances.
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Prepare nesting layouts to maximise material utilisation and minimise waste.
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Prepare and process files for laser cutting, folding and fabrication.
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Work with different materials, thicknesses and finishes, including mild steel, stainless steel, aluminium and other specified materials.
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Coordinate laser-cutting requirements with internal production teams and external suppliers.
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Ensure drawings and cutting files are released in line with production priorities.
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Review designs for manufacturability, assembly access, clearances and efficient material usage.
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Maintain accurate bills of materials, drawing registers and revision records.
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Provide technical support to laser, fabrication, and assembly personnel.
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Resolve design and production issues in consultation with the Operations Manager and Design Support Team.
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Monitor the progress of jobs from design release through fabrication and assembly.
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Assist with production planning and communicate potential delays, material issues or manufacturing constraints.
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Update drawings to reflect approved production changes and as-built requirements.
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Support the development of standard enclosure designs, SolidWorks templates and reusable component libraries.
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Contribute to improvements in manufacturing efficiency, material utilisation, and production flow.
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About You
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A qualification in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Design, Manufacturing Engineering or a related discipline.
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Strong proficiency in SolidWorks.
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Demonstrated experience with 3D modelling and detailed manufacturing drawings.
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Strong knowledge of SolidWorks sheet-metal tools.
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Experience producing flat patterns for laser cutting and fabrication.
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Experience with nesting and material optimisation.
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A sound understanding of sheet-metal fabrication processes, including laser cutting, folding, welding and assembly.
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An understanding of bend allowances, bend deductions, tolerances and material properties.
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The ability to design using different material types and thicknesses.
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Experience preparing DXF files and other production-ready files for laser processing.
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The ability to identify design clashes, manufacturing risks and production constraints.
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Robust attention to detail and document-control skills.
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Good communication and coordination skills.
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A practical, solutions-focused approach to engineering and manufacturing.
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The ability to manage multiple jobs and production priorities.
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Highly Regarded
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Experience designing electrical switchboard or control-panel enclosures.
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Experience in switchboard, electrical-equipment or industrial-enclosure manufacturing.
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Experience with laser nesting or CAD/CAM software.
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Experience coordinating work with laser-cutting suppliers.
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Experience creating bills of materials and manufacturing packs.
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Knowledge of lean manufacturing or continuous-improvement principles.
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Previous electrical design experience is not essential as electrical design will be managed by the Design Support Team.
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What We Are Looking For
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We are looking for someone who can take ownership of the mechanical design and manufacturing preparation process. You will be comfortable working both at a computer and directly with production personnel on the factory floor.
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The ideal candidate will be able to take a concept or design requirement and convert it into an accurate, practical and production-ready SolidWorks model, flat pattern, nesting layout and manufacturing package.
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You will understand that a successful design must not only look correct on screen, but must also be efficient to cut, fold, assemble and manufacture.
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What We Offer
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A full-time position with a growing Melbourne-based manufacturing business.
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A hands-on engineering role with direct involvement in production.
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The opportunity to manage designs from initial modelling through to completed manufacture.
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Exposure to a variety of switchboard enclosure and sheet-metal manufacturing projects.
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A collaborative working environment involving engineering, design, laser, fabrication and assembly teams.
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Opportunities to improve production systems, standardise designs and develop manufacturing processes.
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Remuneration based on qualifications and relevant experience.
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📌 Mechanical Design Engineer - Solidworks & Sheet Metal Manufacturing (South Australia)
🏢 ACE Switchboards
📍 South Australia