Are you an Automotive or Mechanical Engineer who wants to see your designs become real-world products?
Join a leading automotive aftermarket business and play a key role in developing steering and suspension products used by workshops, enthusiasts and 4WD owners across Australia.
Based in Springvale, you'll work alongside experienced engineers and technicians, taking products from concept and design through to testing, validation and market launch.
This is an excellent chance for an engineer with a passion for automotive products, vehicle performance and innovation.
Why Join Us?
Work on innovative automotive products from concept to launch
Join an experienced and collaborative engineering team
Be involved in the full product development lifecycle
Career development opportunities within the wider Bapcor Group
Employee discounts across the Bapcor network
Supportive culture with access to leading automotive brands
Job Description
Reporting to the Research & Development Manager, you will contribute to the design, development, testing and validation of steering and suspension products for the automotive aftermarket.
Key Responsibilities
Design and develop automotive products from concept through to market release
Create 3D models and technical drawings using SolidWorks
Conduct engineering analysis and design validation
Perform FEA simulations and product testing activities
Collaborate with Product,



Procurement, Quality and Marketing teams
Ensure products meet performance, safety and compliance requirements
Maintain accurate engineering documentation and technical reports
Qualifications
About You
To be successful, you will have:
Degree qualifications in Mechanical, Automotive or Design Engineering
3+ years' experience in automotive or product design engineering
Experience developing and validating engineered products
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities
Highly Regarded
Steering and suspension design experience
Knowledge of ADRs and VSB-14 requirements
FEA experience
3D scanning or 3D printing experience
Wheel alignment knowledge
Engineers Australia or SAE membership
Additional Information
We are part of Australasia's leading automotive aftermarket business, supplying vehicle parts, accessories, equipment and solutions to customers across Australia, New Zealand and Asia.
Our specialist product division develops innovative automotive products that solve real-world challenges and support the performance, reliability and safety of vehicles nationwide.
If you're passionate about automotive engineering and want to contribute to the development of innovative aftermarket products, we'd love to hear from you.
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📌 Design Engineer (Melbourne)
🏢 Bapcor
📍 Melbourne