Design Engineer/BDM

W3Global; Willoughby; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

W3Global is seeking a Design and Business Development Assistant to join our team in Australia, blending design, manufacturing, and project coordination for innovative mechanical louvre window solutions.

The role covers design & development, procurement, production planning, project coordination, testing QA, and marketing support, with emphasis on AutoCAD proficiency and strong mechanical knowledge. It is a fast-paced, hands-on manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Mechanical Engineering degree or trade qualifications.
• Experience in facade or window manufacturing preferred.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD or similar CAD software.
• Strong technical understanding of mechanisms and fixings.
• Ability to manage procurement, logistics, and production planning.
• Experience with CNC machinery is a plus.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in finalisation of louvre designs.
• Draw and sequence louvre components for machining using AutoCAD.
• Prepare prototypes and associated drawings for approval.
• Check shop drawings, panel layouts, glass sizes, and hardware compatibility.
• Understand louvre mechanisms, including motors and BMS integration for fire and ventilation systems.
• Prepare parts lists and cutting sheets.
• Plan factory production and logistics to meet project deadlines.
• Operate and maintain CNC machinery.
• Design and manufacture jigs for factory and site use.
• Check incoming purchase orders and prepare delivery dockets for site deliveries.
• Liaise with project managers and site crews to coordinate deliveries.
• Attend in-house project meetings, providing procurement and production updates.
• Perform any other tasks necessary to excel in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Assist with offshore production where applicable.

Skills

AutoCAD

Mechanical understanding

Procurement & logistics

CNC machinery

Communication

Organisation

Education

Mechanical Engineering degree

Trade qualifications

Tools

AutoCAD

CNC machinery

Job description

We are seeking a Design and Business Development Assistant to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity to work with innovative mechanical louvre window solutions, combining design, manufacturing, and project coordination.

Key Responsibilities:

Design & Development:

• Assist in the finalisation of louvre designs
• Draw and sequence louvre components for machining using AutoCAD
• Prepare prototypes and associated drawings for approval
• Check shop drawings, panel layouts, glass sizes, and hardware compatibility
• Understand louvre mechanisms, including motors and BMS integration for fire and ventilation systems

Procurement & Production Planning:

• Prepare parts lists and cutting sheets
• Conduct material take-offs, optimisations, and track material usage
• Organise material procurement, fabrication, and delivery to site
• Order and manage factory consumables
• Plan factory production and logistics to meet project deadlines
• Operate and maintain CNC machinery
• Design and manufacture jigs for factory and site use

Project Coordination & Logistics:

• Check incoming purchase orders and prepare delivery dockets for site deliveries
• Liaise with project managers and site crews to coordinate deliveries
• Attend in-house project meetings, providing procurement and production updates
• Perform any other tasks necessary to excel in a fast-paced manufacturing environment

Testing & Quality Assurance:

• Support mock-up, testing, and documentation of results
• Conduct QA checks during production and upon delivery
• Assist with offshore production where applicable

Marketing & Business Development:

• Assist with marketing, pricing, and quotations for Facade Solutions louvres
• Support website development and ongoing maintenance

Requirements:

• Mechanical Engineering degree or trade qualifications
• Experience in facade or window manufacturing (preferred)
• Proficiency in AutoCAD(or similar CAD software)
• Strong technical understanding of mechanisms and mechanical fixings
• Ability to manage procurement, logistics, and production planning
• Experience with CNC machinery (preferred but not essential)
• Excellent organisational and communication skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and challenging environment