Design Engineer/BDM

Facade Innovations; Willoughby City Council; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Collaborative environment

Growth opportunities

Hands-on experience

Product development exposure

Competitive salary

Job summary

Facade Innovations in Willoughby, NSW, Australia is seeking a Design and Business Development Assistant to join our mechanical louvre window manufacturing team. You will contribute to design, procurement, production planning, and project coordination across fast-paced fabrication environments, working with AutoCAD and CNC processes.

You will have hands-on development opportunities, collaborate with trade professionals, and help shape innovative façade solutions in a dynamic setting.

Qualifications

• Mechanical engineering degree or trade qualification required.
• Experience in facade/window manufacturing preferred.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD or similar CAD software.
• Strong mechanical understanding of fixings and mechanisms.
• Ability to manage procurement, logistics and production planning.

Responsibilities

• Assist finalisation of louvre designs and draw components for machining.
• Prepare prototypes and associated drawings for approval.
• Check shop drawings, panel layouts, glass sizes, and hardware compatibility.
• Understand louvre mechanisms and BMS integration for fire and ventilation systems.
• Prepare parts lists, cutting sheets and manage material take-offs.

Skills

AutoCAD

Mechanical design

Manufacturing experience

Procurement

CNC machinery

Communication

Organization

Project coordination

Education

Mechanical engineering degree or trade qualification

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Job Opportunity: Design and Business Development Assistant – Mechanical Louvre Window Manufacturing

Are you looking for a dynamic role in the manufacturing industry? 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

What We Offer:

A collaborative and innovative work environment

Opportunities for professional growth and development

Hands-on experience with cutting-edge louvre technology

A chance to shape innovative facade products in a growing market.

Competitive salary based on experience

If you have the technical skills, attention to detail, and drive to contribute to high-performance facade solutions, we would love to hear from you!