Automotive Mechanical Design Engineer CAD & Prototyping

ProFound People; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

ProFound People is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer in Adelaide, Australia, permanent role. The candidate will design automotive components using 3D CAD, develop detailed drawings, and update BOMs while liaising with manufacturing teams and suppliers.

The role requires hands-on experience with sheet metal and structural components, and the ability to manage multiple projects to tight deadlines.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years in a mechanical design engineering role
• Experience designing automotive components or equipment
• Proficiency in 3D CAD and producing detailed drawings

Responsibilities

• Create 3D models and technical drawings for components and assemblies
• Maintain and update BOMs and documentation
• Collaborate with manufacturing and suppliers to realise designs
• Support prototype builds, testing and final assembly
• Ensure designs meet manufacturing processes and deadlines

Skills

2+ years experience

3D CAD

Manufacturing drawings

BOM management

Team collaboration

Deadline driven

Tools

SolidWorks

Inventor

Job description

ProFound People is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer in Adelaide, Australia, permanent role. The candidate will design automotive components using 3D CAD, develop detailed drawings, and update BOMs while liaising with manufacturing teams and suppliers.

The role requires hands-on experience with sheet metal and structural components, and the ability to manage multiple projects to tight deadlines.