Mechanical Design Engineer, Heavy Vehicles Permanent, full-time, on-site
South East Queensland
My client designs and manufactures specialised vehicles and technical equipment. They are looking for a Mechanical Design Engineer to join their engineering team in South East Queensland on a permanent basis.
The role
Develop concept and detailed designs for specialised vehicles and equipment
Produce detailed design drawings for manufacture
Carry out weight distribution and other engineering analysis
Work to an engineering schedule alongside the workshop
Support customers and suppliers with technical advice
Create technical documentation, work instructions and BOMs
Review existing products for improvement and ongoing compliance with Australian requirements
Work closely with engineers and hands-on workshop personnel
About you
Strong heavy vehicle design experience
Experience with ADRs and NHVR requirements
Tertiary qualification in Mechanical Engineering
Proficient in SolidWorks
Hands‑on and practical, and comfortable working in a workshop environment
Collaborative with strong communication skills and attention to detail
Creative problem solver with strong engineering fundamentals
What's in it for you
Competitive salary and a range of employee benefits
Flexible working arrangements and strong work-life balance (4 day working week is standard)
Stable, long-term role in an established business
Contemporary facility with direct access to the workshop floor
Training, development and career growth opportunities