Design Engineer

Freighter Group; Ballarat; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Growth into leadership

Competitive salary

Professional development

Job summary

Freighter Group, Ballarat-based, is seeking an experienced Design Engineer to join our engineering team at the Wendouree head office. You will develop innovative trailer designs that comply with Australian Design Regulations (ADR) and Performance Based Standards (PBS).

The role requires SolidWorks proficiency, manufacturing-minded design experience and strong collaboration with cross-functional teams to meet project milestones and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 3+ years experience in heavy haulage, automotive or manufacturing sectors; PLC experience advantageous.
• Strong collaboration, communication and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Design products using SolidWorks for the road transportation industry.
• Apply design for manufacturing to ensure assembly feasibility and schedule targets.
• Translate customer requirements into engineering specifications.
• Check drawings and materials for conformity with project specs.
• Manage workload to meet scheduling targets.
• Provide technical support for product documentation.
• Contribute to continuous improvement, design reviews and problem-solving.

Skills

Team collaboration

Communication

Project management

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

TrailerWIN

Microsoft Office

ERP SAP

PLC

Job description

Ballarat Based

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).

Responsibilities

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.