Design Engineer

Freighter; Ballarat; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career progression

Competitive salary

Professional development

Job summary

Freighter Group, based in Wendouree, Victoria, is seeking a Design Engineer to develop innovative trailer designs for the heavy haulage industry. You will work within our engineering team reporting to Lead Design Engineers, using SolidWorks to design and review components, ensuring ADR & PBS compliance.

The ideal candidate holds a Mechanical Engineering degree (or Mechatronics) with 3+ years in related sectors and experience with PLC.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Mechatronics.
• 3+ years in heavy haulage/automotive/manufacturing engineering with PLC experience.
• Proficiency in SolidWorks, AutoCAD, and TrailerWIN.

Responsibilities

• Use SolidWorks to design trailer components for road transportation.
• Translate customer requirements into engineering specifications.
• Check drawings, designs, materials and equipment for conformity with project specs.
• Prioritise and manage workload to meet scheduling targets.
• Provide technical support for product-related documentation.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and design reviews.

Skills

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

TrailerWIN

ERP familiarity

Project management

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Mechatronics

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

TrailerWIN

SAP

Job description

Freighter Group is hiring a Design Engineer to join their team in Wendouree, Victoria. Design innovative trailers for the heavy haulage industry.

24th August, 2026

BALLARAT BASED

Are you ready to take the next step in your engineering career and support our team in delivering innovation and excellence within the Australian heavy haulage industry?

Job Title: Design Engineer

Job Type: Full-time

About Freighter Group

Freighter Group, a leader in the road transportation industry, is seeking an experienced Design Engineer to join our highly skilled and motivated team. Located at our head office and factory at 233-243 Learmonth Road, Wendouree, we are dedicated to developing industry-leading products. We are a forward-thinking and expanding company that offers a supportive environment and encourages professional development.

The Role

We are looking for an experienced Design Engineer to work within our wider engineering team, reporting to the Lead Design Engineers. You will play a key role in developing innovative trailer designs that comply with Australian Design Regulations (ADR) & Performance Based Standards (PBS). Your responsibilities will include:

• Using the SolidWorks CAD package to design products for the road transportation industry.
• Applying design for manufacturing methodologies to ensure assembly feasibility and support strict tact time targets.
• Translating customer requirements into engineering specifications.
• Checking drawings, designs, materials, and equipment for conformity with project specifications.
• Prioritising and managing your personal workload to meet or exceed scheduling targets.
• Providing technical support for product-related documentation.
• Contributing to continuous improvement initiatives, design reviews, and problem-solving.

Skills & Experience

The ideal candidate will have:

• A Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics or a related discipline.
• 3+ years of experience in engineering roles within the heavy haulage, automotive, or manufacturing sectors and experience with PLC.
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively with engineering and cross-functional teams, demonstrating excellent communication and project management skills.
• Proficiency in SolidWorks, AutoCAD, TrailerWIN, and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Familiarity with ERP systems (experience with SAP is a bonus).
• A proactive, problem-solving mindset and a meticulous, organised approach to work.
• The ability to manage multiple projects and prioritise tasks effectively.

What We Offer

• A chance to grow into a leadership role within a forward-thinking company.
• A competitive salary and benefits.
• A supportive environment that encourages professional development.