ROLE – Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

SALARY - $150,000 - $175,000 per annum, dependent on experience

TYPE – Permanent

LOCATION – Adelaide, SA

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

The Senior Mechanical Design Engineer will ideally have the following attributes:

- At least 5-8 years of experience in Mechanical Design Engineering, ideally within machinery, mining equipment or heavy industry
- Degree qualified in Mechanical Engineering or similar
- Highly skilled with 3D CAD software, ideally Inventor, SolidWorks, Fusion 360 or similar
- Experience designing bespoke machinery, heavy equipment, pumps, skids or industrial systems
- Solid understanding of Australian engineering standards and relevant design codes
- Proven experience managing the full design lifecycle, from concept and detailed design through to manufacture and commissioning
- Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, including fabrication, machining and assembly
- Experienced with engineering calculations, design verification, testing and validation
- Able to lead projects,



manage technical requirements and coordinate the work of other engineers
- Confident mentoring junior engineers and providing technical guidance
- Able to work autonomously, manage competing priorities and deliver projects to deadlines

The Senior Mechanical Design Engineer role will involve:

- Leading the design and development of bespoke machinery and equipment from concept through to manufacture
- Producing detailed 3D models, engineering drawings and technical documentation
- Managing projects, design deliverables and technical requirements
- Ensuring designs comply with Australian standards and relevant engineering codes
- Working closely with manufacturing and fabrication teams to ensure designs are practical and fit for purpose
- Overseeing design reviews, calculations, testing and validation
- Providing technical leadership, mentoring engineers and coordinating project workloads
- Resolving design and manufacturing issues throughout the project lifecycle
- Working autonomously within a small, multidisciplinary team on varied engineering projects

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

📌 Senior Mechanical Design Engineer (Adelaide)
🏢 PROFOUND - PEOPLE IN TECHNOLOGY
📍 Adelaide