Design Engineer

MEI Group Pty Ltd; Armadale; On-site; AUD 113,000 - 138,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

K-Drive is seeking a talented Design Engineer in Australia who thrives on solving technical challenges and turning concepts into production-ready designs. You will focus on SolidWorks-driven solutions for custom vehicle projects, ensuring manufacturability and compliance.

You will convert concepts into detailed 3D models, create fabrication drawings, and support production teams with documentation and part naming, while collaborating with engineering, sales and workshop staff to deliver

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' experience in mechanical design, drafting or engineering within manufacturing, automotive or fabrication environments.
• Advanced proficiency in SolidWorks, including sheet metal and assembly modelling.
• Strong capability producing detailed manufacturing and fabrication drawings.
• Experience creating and maintaining BOMs and technical documentation.
• Understanding of Australian Standards, tolerancing principles and fabrication methodologies.
• Proficiency across Microsoft Office Suite.
• Diploma or Certificate qualification in Mechanical Engineering, Drafting or a related discipline.
• Current Australian Driver's Licence.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop custom vehicle components and assemblies using SolidWorks.
• Create accurate 3D CAD models, fabrication drawings and assembly documentation.
• Generate and maintain Bills of Materials (BOMs), part numbers and revision-controlled documentation.
• Interpret customer requirements and translate them into practical engineering solutions.
• Conduct vehicle measurements, take-offs and reverse engineering activities when required.
• Provide technical support to workshop and production teams throughout manufacturing.
• Maintain drawing libraries, templates and PDM documentation systems.
• Coordinate multiple projects and ensure drawing deliverables meet production deadlines.

Skills

SolidWorks

Sheet metal modelling

Manufacturing drawings

Education

Diploma or Certificate in Mechanical Engineering or Drafting

Tools

PDM systems

MS Office

Job description

• Work from concept through to manufactured final product
• Design innovative custom vehicle and fabrication projects

• Up to $125k + Super (Experience based)
• Work from concept through to manufactured final product
• Design innovative custom vehicle and fabrication projects

At K-Drive, we transform ideas into innovative, build-ready vehicle solutions that keep Australia's industries moving. From custom vehicle modifications to complex fabrication projects, our team combines engineering expertise with practical manufacturing knowledge to deliver exceptional outcomes for our customers.

We're seeking a talented Design Engineer who thrives on solving technical challenges, creating innovative designs, and seeing concepts become reality. If you're passionate about SolidWorks, mechanical design, and developing custom vehicle solutions that make a real impact, we'd love to hear from you.

The Opportunity:

As our Design Engineer, you'll play a critical role in converting customer concepts and engineering requirements into detailed 3D models, fabrication drawings, and production-ready documentation. Working closely with engineering, sales, manufacturing, and workshop teams, you'll ensure every design is practical, compliant, and ready for successful delivery.

What's In It For You:

• Be part of a growing Australian vehicle solutions business
• Design unique and customised vehicle projects from concept to completion
• Work closely with experienced engineers and fabrication specialists
• Hands-on involvement with real-world manufacturing outcomes
• Supportive and collaborative team environment
• Opportunity to influence design standards and continuous improvement initiatives

Core Responsibilities:

• Design and develop custom vehicle components and assemblies using SolidWorks
• Create accurate 3D CAD models, fabrication drawings and assembly documentation
• Generate and maintain Bills of Materials (BOMs), part numbers and revision-controlled documentation
• Interpret customer requirements and translate them into practical engineering solutions
• Conduct vehicle measurements, take-offs and reverse engineering activities when required
• Provide technical support to workshop and production teams throughout manufacturing
• Maintain drawing libraries, templates and PDM documentation systems
• Coordinate multiple projects and ensure drawing deliverables meet production deadlines

Mandatory Technical Skills:

• Minimum 3 years' experience in mechanical design, drafting or engineering within manufacturing, automotive or fabrication environments
• Advanced proficiency in SolidWorks, including sheet metal and assembly modelling
• Strong capability producing detailed manufacturing and fabrication drawings
• Experience creating and maintaining BOMs and technical documentation
• Understanding of Australian Standards, tolerancing principles and fabrication methodologies
• Proficiency across Microsoft Office Suite
• Diploma or Certificate qualification in Mechanical Engineering, Drafting or a related discipline
• Current Australian Driver's Licence

Preferred Experience:

• Vehicle body building, automotive modification or transport equipment design
• Sheet metal product development and fabrication design
• Experience with Product Data Management (PDM) systems
• Reverse engineering of mechanical components
• Exposure to ADR compliance requirements
• Working within project-based manufacturing environments
• Experience supporting workshop and production teams

About You:

You are a detail-oriented design professional who enjoys balancing engineering precision with practical manufacturability. You communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders and have the organisational skills to manage competing priorities without compromising quality. Most importantly, you take ownership of your work, continuously look for better solutions, and enjoy collaborating with teams to deliver exceptional outcomes.