Monday to Friday office-based role with long-term stability
Design bespoke machinery from concept through to manufacture
Join a collaborative engineering team delivering industry-leading solutions

About the Role

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

This is a hands-on design role where you'll take ownership of projects from concept through to manufacture, working closely with internal stakeholders to develop practical, fit-for-purpose machinery tailored to customer needs. If you enjoy solving engineering challenges and seeing your designs come to life, this is an excellent opportunity to make a genuine 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
Solid 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 & Advantages
$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

Apply Now

If you're a Mechanical Design Engineer looking to work on challenging custom machinery projects with a respected Australian manufacturer, we'd love to hear from you.

📌 Mechanical Design Engineer Brisbane
🏢 Smithrecruitment
📍 Brisbane