Job Description

Mechanical Design Engineer

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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.

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

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Type – Permanent

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Location – Adelaide, SA

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



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

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