Design Engineer - Heavy Haul Trailer Innovations

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, 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.