About the Role:
We are seeking a practical, workshop-savvy Mechanical Designer to join our Kanga Loader team. In this role, you won't just be sitting at a desk doing abstract research—you will be managing large 3D models and creating bulletproof manufacturing drawings for earth-moving equipment and mobile machinery.

The successful candidate would have skills as outlined below with trade or practical experience within a similar manufacturing environment. Ideally, someone who understands the physical reality of how heavy equipment is built, welded, wired and is comfortable on the workshop floor.

Key Responsibilities:

- Develop and manage large, complex 3D models and assemblies using Autodesk Inventor and Vault/PDM systems.
- Generate highly accurate manufacturing drawings, sheet metal fabrication details, hydraulic schematics, and comprehensive Bills of Materials (BOMs).
- Lay out and detail mechanical systems, including sheet metal components, low-voltage (12v) electrical routing, and hydraulic systems (pumps, spool valves, solenoid valves, motors, and cylinders).
- Participate directly on the workshop floor in prototype builds, testing, and validation of new machinery concepts.
- Proven ability to collaborate within multidisciplinary teams.
- Maintain explicit technical documentation, compliance records, and manufacturing specifications.

Experience & Requirements:

- Relevant mechanical trade qualification or a dedicated Diploma in Drafting/Design (degree qualification is not essential to this role).
- Proven experience drafting or designing within the earth-moving equipment, agricultural,



or mobile machinery sectors.
- Advanced proficiency in Autodesk Inventor and file management within Vault.
- A sound understanding of sheet metal fabrication, welding techniques, material selection, and 12v electrical systems.
- Clear, practical understanding of hydraulic components and circuit layouts.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to liaise with key stakeholders at all levels within the organisation.
- Experience troubleshooting equipment failures or participating in root cause investigations highly regarded.

Knowledge of, or experience with hydraulics, FEA, design of jigs, fixtures and production tooling, RCA, & FMEA investigations highly regarded.

Benefits:

- Opportunities for career progression and additional training
- Staff events such as company BBQs, Christmas Parties etc.
- Free EAP service for staff and their families.
- - Fitness App
- Exclusive offers for well-known/leading brands and company’s
- Wellbeing toolkits
- Assessments and support programs covering Financial, Mental, Physical and Social Wellbeing

About the Company:

Digga is Australia's leading manufacturer of the iconic Kanga Loader and Machinery attachments for the Earthmoving & Construction industry. A multi-award winning, global company, with 5 state of the art facilities worldwide, our product & passion for providing total customer solutions is second to none.

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Join a leading Australian manufacturer and play a key role in driving operational excellence and innovation. Visit us at www.digga.com. To submit your application, click on the ‘apply’ button above.

📌 Mechanical Designer (Yatala)
🏢 Digga Australia
📍 Yatala