Job Description

Overview

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As a Mechanical Design Engineer, you'll take ownership of projects from concept through to design, manufacture, and final delivery. This is a hands-on, office and factory-based role where you'll collaborate closely with a team of six engineers, experienced shop-floor technicians, and suppliers to deliver machinery that meets and exceeds client expectations. Reporting directly to the GM, you'll play a pivotal role in shaping the engineering function during a period of organisational restructure and growth.

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This is a unique opportunity to join a long-established, Australian-owned engineering business that has been delivering special purpose labelling and packaging machinery since 1983. The business is renowned for its custom-built solutions, partnering with clients across pharmaceuticals, food and beverage, chemicals, personal care, household products, and wine. Each project is tailored to ensure innovation, precision, and impact.

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What's on offer includes a secure, long-term role with a financially strong business, a collaborative environment with a family-run culture, and the chance to work on bespoke, cutting-edge machinery projects across a wide variety of industries.

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Why join? You'll be designing machinery that is truly one of a kind, working on custom projects that challenge your creativity and technical ability every day. With a strong pipeline, supportive leadership, and a collaborative team, you'll have the opportunity to make your mark in a business that values innovation and long-term commitment. Get in touch with Bronwen for confidential chat.

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Key Responsibilities

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- Lead the design and development of bespoke mechanical systems, ensuring functionality, reliability, and compliance.
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- Collaborate with customers to create tailored, robust design concepts.
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- Manage projects across the full lifecycle, including design, manufacture, testing, and delivery.
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- Work closely with internal teams in automation, electrical, machining, and assembly, as well as external suppliers.
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- Select and integrate components and systems, including mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic.
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- Innovate and problem-solve to develop best-in-class packaging automation solutions.
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About You / Qualifications

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- Degree qualification in mechanical engineering or mechatronics.
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- Minimum 5 years' experience in special purpose machinery design and manufacture.
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- Strong proficiency in SolidWorks, PDM Vault, and Microsoft Excel.
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- Working knowledge of pneumatic and motion control systems.
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- Experience in packaging machinery or high-end labelling equipment (highly regarded).
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- Excellent organisational and time management skills to manage multiple projects.
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- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build rapport across teams and suppliers.
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- A long-term mindset and commitment to seeing projects through.
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- Desired extras: Trade background and service technician experience; Familiarity with SAP ERP systems; Experience in mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic integration.
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What s on Offer

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- Secure, long-term role with a financially strong business.
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- A team-oriented, supportive environment with a family-run culture.
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- Opportunity to work on bespoke, cutting-edge machinery projects across a wide variety of industries.
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- Stability in a business with over 40 years of success, undergoing exciting growth and transformation under new leadership.
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📌 Mechanical Design Engineer (New South Wales)
🏢 Csg Talent
📍 New South Wales