Design Draftsperson / Engineer

Tefol; Maitland; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

TEFOL is seeking a Design Draftsperson / Engineer based in Rutherford NSW to support heavy industry, mining and civil projects. You will produce detailed drawings using SolidWorks or Inventor and contribute to bespoke product development.

The role offers hands-on engineering experience, mentoring from senior engineers, and a supportive team environment with an attractive pay rate. Monday–Friday, flexible hours, on-site role.

Qualifications

• Minimum of Cert IV Engineering to Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical (highly regarded).
• Proficient with drafting machined components using sheet metal.
• Strong interpersonal skills and multitasking ability.
• Positive, outcome-focused attitude.

Responsibilities

• Assist with engineering design activities and prepare/update drawings using SolidWorks and Inventor.
• Develop bespoke products for clients and create detailed fabrication drawings for internal/external use.
• Support documentation, testing, and certification activities.
• Contribute to digital system improvements and engineering change processes.
• Assist with creating technical documents and manuals related to products.
• Assist with material and component selection during product design.

Skills

Engineering design

Drafting

Machined components

Sheet metal design

Interpersonal skills

Education

Cert IV Engineering to Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical

Tools

SolidWorks

Inventor

Job description

Are you motivated by the opportunity to work on diverse and challenging projects that demand your manufacturing design expertise? if yes, Look no further!

Work alongside an experienced engineering and operations team to build your skills and experience across engineering design, compliance, operations support and continuous improvement projects. The diversity of this role, opportunity for growth and exposure to multiple industries and environments are key factors in the appeal of this newly created role.

About the Company

TEFOL is a leading transport and mining service organisation based at Rutherford and Muswellbrook in the Hunter Valley, and Mackay in Queensland. Led by an experienced management team and supported by a team of some of the most experienced technicians, engineers and tradespeople in the industry. We are a proud Australian owned family business with solid foundations built on core values of fairness and most importantly care for each other. We strive to create a happy, fun environment where the individual is appreciated and teamwork is highly valued.

TEFOL is an industry leader and works with some of the largest and most respected organisations locally and around the world and maintain these business partnerships through exceptional customer service by our valued and highly skilled workforce.

About the Role

We are currently seeking a Design Draftsperson / Engineer based at our Rutherford NSW or other TEFOL branches may be considered for right candidate. This position works across various mechanical design/engineering projects predominately involved in heavy industry, mining, and civil services.

Support engineering design activities, including preparation and updating of drawings using Solid Works and Inventor or similar 3D CAD software

Assist with the design and development of bespoke products for our clients

Creation of detailed fabrication and machining drawings for both internal and external use

Support documentation, testing and certification activities

Contribute to digital system improvements and engineering change processes

Assisting with the creation of technical documents and manuals related to company products

Assisting with material and component selection during product design

About you

Minimum of Cert IV Engineering to Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical (highly regarded) or extensive experience as a draftsperson in a high paced manufacturing environment.

Proficient with engineering design and drafting of machined components using sheet metal.

Great interpersonal skills

The ability to multitask

A positive, outcome focused attitude

Full-time role: Monday to Friday, Flexible hours.

A hands-on role with exposure to real engineering projects

Mentoring from experienced engineers and technical leaders

Supportive and friendly environment,

An attractive pay rate

Ongoing long term career and training opportunities; and

Joining a business that values their large family of employees.