We're looking for a Marine CAD Designer to develop the models, drawings and design data that turn Tydra's watercraft concepts into real, buildable products. This is a hands on role for someone who enjoys solving problems, working across disciplines and seeing their designs go from concept to CAD to the workshop and ultimately onto the water.

Key responsibilities

Create detailed, production-ready CAD for hull and deck structures, mechanical systems and powertrain integration

Develop and manage assemblies and detailed component designs

Produce clear, fully dimensioned manufacturing and supplier drawing packages

Develop CAD models and drawings that can be manufactured, fabricated and assembled accurately

Maintain CAD standards, templates, naming conventions and revision control

Maintain accurate engineering design data, BOMs and mass properties

Work closely with engineering, production and suppliers to identify and solve design and manufacturing issues

Apply practical design-for-manufacture principles and improve designs before they reach the workshop

Support prototype builds directly on the floor and feed learnings back into the CAD





Work across mechanical, electrical and structural interfaces to ensure everything fits and works together

About you

3+ years strong marine industry experience, with a good understanding of boat and watercraft design and construction

3+ years' experience in CAD, mechanical design or drafting, with experience taking designs into production

Advanced CAD skills (preference is Solidworks or similar) and a strong understanding of mechanical design principles

Experience producing detailed manufacturing and fabrication drawings

Strong understanding of tolerances, fits, assemblies and design for watercraft manufacture

Experience working with complex assemblies and engineering data

Robust attention to detail and pride in producing high quality work

Comfortable working with incomplete requirements and evolving designs

Practical mindset with the ability to solve problems and find solutions

Clear communicator who can work closely with engineers, technicians, production teams and suppliers

📌 Marine CAD (Melbourne)
🏢 Tydra
📍 Melbourne