ROLE – Mechanical Design Engineer

SALARY - $100,000 - $120,000 per annum, dependent on experience

TYPE – Permanent

LOCATION – Brisbane, QLD

My client specialises in the design and manufacture of bespoke machinery. They are looking for a Mechanical Design Engineer to join their team in Brisbane 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
- Strong experience using 3D CAD, ideally Inventor, SolidWorks, Fusion 360 etc.
- Previous experience designing special-purpose machinery, conveyors, automation equipment or similar
- Solid understanding of mechanical design principles, materials, fabrication and manufacturing processes
- Experience designing mechanical systems, machinery, components and assemblies
- Strong practical engineering skills including hand calculations, verification, validation, testing and prototyping
- Experience designing equipment from concept through to detailed design and manufacture




- Good understanding of design for manufacture and assembly
- Able to maintain technical documentation, manufacturing drawings and BOMs
- Able to work well individually as well as part of a team

The Mechanical Design Engineer role will involve:

- Designing machinery, conveyors and related automation equipment using 3D CAD
- Managing designs through the full lifecycle from concept to manufacture and commissioning
- Working closely with manufacturing and production teams to ensure designs are practical and fit for purpose
- Liaising with manufacturing providers, suppliers and clients throughout the design process
- Creating and maintaining technical documentation, drawings 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

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

📌 Mechanical Design Engineer (Brisbane)
🏢 ProFound People
📍 Brisbane