About Neumann Contractors

Neumann Contractors is a family-owned Gold Coast business established in 1948.

Neumann

Contractors builds and supports dredging plant and heavy equipment, backed by in-house fabrication, engineering services, industrial coatings, and a dedicated fleet maintenance division.

We are proud of our long history, strong reputation and commitment to quality, safety and our people.

What’s on offer

- Based in Currumbin on the southern end of the Gold Coast, along the Gold Coast World Surfing Reserve

- Flexible work arrangements on offer (hours and days by agreement)

- A workplace that is family and employee focused, with a long-term view on keeping good people
- A growing workload with ongoing work
- A role that supports work-life balance, whether you already live on the Coast or are considering a sea change

- Exciting chance within our Engineering Business Unit

The Role

We’re looking for a Mechanical Design Engineer to own the full lifecycle of mechanical design across a variety of exciting projects. You’ll take project requirements and translate them into practical, compliant, and manufacturable solutions while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, suppliers, and stakeholders.

Responsibilities:

- Lead mechanical design from concept through to manufacture and installation.

- Translate project briefs into innovative engineering solutions, backed by calculations, modelling, and analysis.

- Develop 3D CAD models, assemblies, and detailed drawings ready for production.





- Perform mechanical calculations and simulations to ensure designs are safe, functional, and reliable.

- Apply design-for-manufacture and assembly principles to optimise efficiency and buildability.

- Collaborate with project managers, electrical engineers, industrial designers, and operations teams to deliver integrated solutions.

- Review and validate supplier designs, components, and materials to ensure compliance with standards and project requirements.

- Maintain engineering governance through documented calculations, revision control, and auditable reports.

- Mentor junior engineers and contribute to continuous improvement of design standards, workflows, and tools.

- Ensure all designs meet Australian Standards, WHS requirements, and safety-in-design principles.

About You

You are a technically strong, independent mechanical engineer who enjoys seeing your designs come to life in the real world. You thrive in a collaborative environment where you can mentor others and shape engineering processes.

You bring

- Degree in Mechanical Engineering.

- 4–8+ years of hands-on mechanical design experience.

- Proven ability with 3D CAD (SolidWorks, Inventor, or similar) and detailed manufacturing drawings.

- Experience performing mechanical calculations and simulations.

- Knowledge of Australian Standards and WHS compliance.

- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to manage multiple projects.

- Experience in materials selection, specification, and supplier engagement.

📌 Mechanical Design Engineer (Currumbin)
🏢 Neumann Contractors
📍 Currumbin