ROLE – Mechanical Design Engineer

SALARY - $90,000 - $120,000 per annum, dependent on experience

TYPE – Permanent

LOCATION – Wide Bay-Burnett, QLD

My client specialises in the design and manufacture of bespoke machinery and heavy equipment. They are looking for a Mechanical Design Engineer to join their team in Wide Bay-Burnett on a permanent basis.

The Mechanical Design Engineer will ideally have the following attributes:
At least 2 years of experience in a similar Mechanical Design Engineering position
Degree qualified in Mechanical Engineering or similar
Robust experience using 3D CAD, ideally Inventor, SolidWorks, Fusion 360 etc.
Previous experience designing machinery, heavy equipment, industrial equipment or similar
Solid understanding of mechanical design principles, materials, fabrication and manufacturing processes
Experience designing with structural steel, sheet metal, machined components and fabricated parts
Robust practical engineering skills including hand calculations, verification, validation, testing and prototyping
Experience designing mechanical systems and equipment from concept through to production
Good understanding of design for manufacture and assembly




Able to manage projects and work to deadlines and budgets
Able to maintain technical documentation and BOMs
Able to work well individually as well as part of a team

The Mechanical Design Engineer role will involve:
Designing machinery and heavy equipment using 3D CAD
Developing concepts and producing detailed manufacturing drawings
Managing designs through the full lifecycle from concept to production
Designing mechanical components, assemblies and fabricated structures
Working closely with manufacturing and production teams to ensure designs are practical and fit for purpose
Liaising with manufacturing providers and suppliers
Supporting prototyping, testing, assembly and commissioning
Creating and maintaining technical documentation and project reports
Updating 3D models, drawings and design documentation
Inputting parts into the MRP system and creating BOMs
Checking drawings and designs for accuracy and sign-off
Working in a small, multi-disciplinary team across a variety of machinery and equipment projects

If you are interested in this position, please apply with an up-to-date CV as soon as possible.

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