Company DescriptionAre 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 brandsJob DescriptionReporting 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 ResponsibilitiesDesign and develop automotive products from concept through to market releaseCreate 3D models and technical drawings using SolidWorksConduct engineering analysis and design validationPerform FEA simulations and product testing activitiesCollaborate with Product, Procurement,



Quality and Marketing teamsEnsure products meet performance, safety and compliance requirementsMaintain accurate engineering documentation and technical reportsDrive continuous improvement across product development processesQualificationsAbout YouTo be successful, you will have:Degree qualifications in Mechanical, Automotive or Design Engineering3+ years' experience in automotive or product design engineeringStrong SolidWorks experienceExperience developing and validating engineered productsStrong analytical and problem-solving skillsExcellent communication and stakeholder management abilitiesHighly RegardedSteering and suspension design experienceKnowledge of ADRs and VSB-14 requirementsFEA experience3D scanning or 3D printing experienceWheel alignment knowledgeEngineers Australia or SAE membershipAdditional InformationWe 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.

📌 Design Engineer (Melbourne)
🏢 Bapcor
📍 Melbourne