Job Description

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11th September, 2026 n

Our client is a well-established WA manufacturer supplying specialist permanent formwork systems to the construction industry. Due to significant growth, they are seeking two experienced Engineers for an initial 3–6 month contract.
n Working together, you will be responsible for redesigning and reconfiguring manufacturing machinery to reduce equipment footprint, improve production efficiency and support ongoing demand.
The Roles:
Senior / Lead Mechanical Machine Design Engineer
n This position will take the lead on the mechanical design and overall machine architecture, including:

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- Developing machinery concepts and redesign solutions
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- Completing mechanical calculations and component selection
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- Designing mechanical systems, mechanisms and machine layouts
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- Reducing the overall footprint of existing manufacturing equipment
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- Producing and reviewing SolidWorks designs
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- Supporting machinery modifications and implementation on site
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Mechatronics / Automation Engineer or Mechanical Designer n
nWorking alongside the Senior Engineer, this position will focus on detailed mechanical design and/or automation requirements, including:n
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- Producing detailed SolidWorks models and manufacturing drawings
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- Designing and modifying machine components
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- Assisting with machinery layout and equipment reconfiguration
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- Supporting automation requirements including sensors, servos and controls
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- Assisting with machine interfaces and system integration
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- Supporting installation, testing and commissioning activities
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About You: n
nTo be considered for either role, you will ideally have: n
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- Relevant Mechanical, Mechatronics or similar Engineering qualifications
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- Solid machine design, manufacturing equipment or industrial automation experience, with proven concept-to-implementation exposure
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- SolidWorks proficiency
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- Experience across mechanical design, calculations, component selection & detailed CAD
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- Full working rights for the duration of the project
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- Driver’s licence & reliable transport
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What’s in it for you? n
nThis is a unique opportunity to take ownership of a high-impact manufacturing improvement project and see your designs directly influence how the facility operates.n
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- Initial 3–6 month contract with potential to extend
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- Monday to Friday, approx. 45 hours per week
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- Flexible start & finish times
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- Very limited weekend work
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- Bayswater office base with site exposure as required
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- Competitive hourly rates, negotiable depending on experience
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Interested? n
nWe would love to hear from you! Click 'APPLY' now! Otherwise please contact Amy from Pearl Recruitment for more informationn
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📌 Senior Mechanical Engineer (Machines) (Perth)
🏢 Pearl Recruitment Group
📍 Perth