About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Mechanical Design Engineer / Team Leader to join our engineering team. Reporting directly to the Engineering Manager, you will play a pivotal role in the design, development, and optimisation of mechanical systems and components whilst leading a small team of design professionals in achieving technical excellence.

This position requires a strong foundation in mechanical engineering principles, including experience with hydraulic components, advanced CAD proficiency, and a proactive approach to leadership, innovation, and continuous improvement. You will be responsible for providing technical direction, mentoring and developing engineering team members, and supporting the team's overall technical growth while ensuring the successful delivery of engineering projects.

The successful candidate will combine strong technical expertise with effective leadership skills, driving high-quality engineering outcomes while promoting a positive, accountable, and solutions focused team culture. You will work closely with cross functional stakeholders to deliver innovative, manufacturable, and reliable products that meet customer and business requirements.

Key Responsibilities

- Perform detailed engineering analysis and simulations to enhance product performance and reliability
- Prepare comprehensive technical documentation, including engineering reports, detailed drawings, and specifications
- Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure design objectives and project requirements are met




- Develop 3D models and assemblies using Autodesk Inventor
- Generate manufacturing drawings, schematics, and Bills of Materials (BOMs)
- Contribute to research and development initiatives and support engineering innovation projects
- Participate in prototype development, testing, and validation of design concepts
- Ensure compliance with relevant industry standards and prepare technical documentation for certification
- Understand hydraulic components, pumps, spool valves, solenoid valves, hydraulic torque motors and hydraulic cylinders
- Conduct tolerance analysis, stress and thermal analysis (FEA), and assess manufacturability
- Lead Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA) investigations

Leadership responsibilities:
- Lead, mentor, and support a small team of Mechanical Design Engineers, providing technical guidance and career development opportunities.
- Allocate and prioritise engineering resources to ensure projects are delivered on time and to the required quality standards.
- Conduct design reviews and provide technical oversight to ensure compliance with engineering best practices and company standards.
- Drive a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, collaboration,



and accountability within the engineering team.
- Support onboarding, and performance development activities for engineering personnel.
- Coach and develop team members in engineering methodologies, problem-solving techniques, and design best practices.
- Demonstrated experience leading, mentoring, or coordinating engineering teams in a design and manufacturing environment. Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills. Proven ability to develop team capability and foster a high-performance culture.

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 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 the ‘Apply’ button above.

To be eligible for this role Australian Working rights are required.

📌 Engineering Team Leader (Yatala)
🏢 Digga Australia
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