ROLE – Senior Mechanical Design Engineer SALARY - $110,000 - $140,000 per annum, dependent on experience

TYPE – Permanent

LOCATION – Melbourne, VIC

My client designs and manufactures bespoke heavy equipment and complex mechanical systems. They are looking for a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to join their team in Melbourne on a permanent basis.

The Senior Mechanical Design Engineer will ideally have the following attributes:

- At least 3 years’ experience in Mechanical Design Engineering or a similar role
- Previous experience designing heavy equipment, machinery, mechanical systems, heavy vehicles, trucks or similar equipment
- Knowledge of thermal management and heat transfer would be beneficial
- A degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline
- Highly skilled with 3D CAD, ideally SolidWorks, Inventor or similar
- Strong experience designing fabricated components, sheet metal and structural steel
- Excellent understanding of mechanical design principles, materials and manufacturing processes
- Experience producing detailed engineering and manufacturing drawings
- Strong understanding of fabrication, assembly and design for manufacture
- Experience managing design projects from concept through to production
- Ability to review designs,



solve technical problems and implement design improvements
- Solid communication skills and the ability to manage competing priorities
- Ability to work autonomously and provide technical guidance to other team members

The Senior Mechanical Design Engineer role will involve:

- Leading mechanical design projects from concept through to manufacture
- Developing detailed 3D models, assemblies and engineering drawings
- Designing components and assemblies for heavy 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
- Providing technical guidance and supporting other members of the design team
- Working across a variety of bespoke engineering projects

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

📌 Senior Mechanical Design Engineer (Melbourne)
🏢 ProFound People
📍 Melbourne