ROLE – Mechanical Design Engineer

SALARY - $120,000 - $140,000 per annum, dependent on experience

TYPE – Permanent

LOCATION – Perth, WA

My client is an established engineering business specialising in the design and manufacture of bespoke heavy equipment. They are looking for a Mechanical Design Engineer to join their team in Perth on a permanent basis.

The Mechanical Design Engineer will ideally have the following attributes:

- At least 2 years’ experience in Mechanical Design Engineering or a similar role
- Previous experience in mechanical design within the heavy equipment, mining, industrial or manufacturing industries
- Experience designing heavy-duty machinery, transport equipment or mechanical assemblies
- A degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline
- Proficient with 3D CAD, ideally SolidWorks, Inventor or similar
- Experience designing fabricated components, sheet metal and structural steel
- Valuable understanding of mechanical design principles, materials and manufacturing processes
- Experience producing detailed engineering and manufacturing drawings
- Understanding of fabrication, assembly and design for manufacture
- Experience taking designs from concept through to production
- Ability to review designs,



solve technical problems and implement design improvements
- Experience working closely with manufacturing and fabrication teams
- Strong communication skills and the ability to manage competing priorities
- Ability to work both autonomously and as part of a small team

The Mechanical Design Engineer role will involve:

- Developing mechanical designs for heavy equipment and associated components
- Producing detailed 3D models, assemblies and engineering drawings
- Designing components and mechanical assemblies for bespoke equipment
- Reviewing designs to ensure accuracy, quality and manufacturability
- Working closely with manufacturing and fabrication teams to resolve technical issues
- Liaising with suppliers and external manufacturing providers
- Maintaining engineering documentation, drawings and BOMs
- Supporting prototype builds, testing and design validation
- Identifying opportunities for design improvements and manufacturing efficiencies
- Working across a variety of bespoke engineering projects
- Taking ownership of design tasks and seeing projects through to completion

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

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