If you're a Mechanical Engineer who enjoys designing practical solutions, solving engineering challenges and seeing your work become a finished product, this could be the opportunity you've been looking for.About Our ClientOur client is a growing Australian technology and engineering business based in Ballarat, Victoria, delivering innovative equipment and engineered solutions across the agriculture, grain handling and manufacturing sectors.
With strong agricultural ties, their work combines mechanical engineering, technology and manufacturing to develop solutions that improve the performance, efficiency, reliability and functionality of customer operations.With the business continuing to grow across Australia and internationally, they are looking for a Mechanical Engineer to join their Engineering team and contribute to the next stage of that growth.
For candidates already in Australia, this is an opportunity to join a business with plenty of variety and opportunity ahead.
For New Zealand-based engineers with Australian working rights, it could be the perfect chance to take your career across the Tasman and experience life in regional Victoria.The opportunity This isn't a role where you'll simply be handed a drawing and asked to make changes.
You'll have the prospect to get involved in the engineering behind the product, from initial requirements and design through to manufacturing, testing, installation and commissioning.About The RoleWorking closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, Sales and Production teams, you'll help turn customer requirements into practical, reliable mechanical solutions.
You'll be working on real, physical engineering solutions, where your designs move from CAD and concept through to something manufactured,



installed and operating in the field.ResponsibilitiesDesigning mechanical systems, components and equipment for customer projectsTaking projects from order confirmation through to commissioningDeveloping detailed engineering drawings and design specificationsCreating component lists, product reports and manufacturing documentationDeveloping and improving the company's core product rangeTesting and evaluating designs and making modifications where requiredInvestigating design or manufacturing issues and developing practical solutionsRedesigning components and systems to improve performance, efficiency, reliability and costWorking closely with the manufacturing team to ensure designs are practical to produceSupporting production planning and identifying potential manufacturing challenges earlyCollaborating with QA and other teams when customer requirements changeContributing to R&D; and new product developmentIdentifying opportunities to improve products, processes and productivityEnsuring designs meet relevant Australian and international standardsProviding technical input and recommendations to internal teams and customersIt's a great fit for someone who likes variety rather than doing the same thing every day, enjoys working alongside manufacturing teams and gets satisfaction from finding a better, smarter or more efficient way of doing things.About YouWe're looking for a Mechanical Engineer who brings a combination of technical capability,



curiosity and practical thinking.You'll Ideally HaveA Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering TechnologySolid experience using CAD and CAMStrong mechanical design skillsExperience analysing requirements and developing engineering solutionsThe ability to communicate technical information clearly to both technical and non-technical peopleStrong analytical and conceptual thinkingA high level of accuracy and attention to detailExcellent planning and organisational skillsThe ability to manage multiple projects and competing prioritiesA self-motivated, collaborative and solutions-focused approachA current driver licenceExperience with Matlab/LabView and FEA would be advantageous.Experience in manufacturing or agriculture will be highly regarded, particularly if you've worked with equipment, machinery, grain handling, food processing or other industrial applications.Why make the move?
You'll be joining a business that is growing, working on products with a genuine purpose and having the opportunity to influence how those products are designed, manufactured and improved.And if you're considering a move from New Zealand, Ballarat offers a fantastic lifestyle with easy access into Melbourne.What's On Offer$100,000 - $130,000 AUD + superannuation, depending on experienceBallarat, Victoria locationInteresting and varied mechanical engineering projectsStrong connection to agriculture, grain and manufacturingOpportunity to work across design, product development and project deliveryClose collaboration with engineering and manufacturing teamsOpportunity to make a genuine impact on product and process improvementsGrowing business with long‐term opportunitiesAustralian working rights are required for this position.
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