Design Engineer – Trailer Solutions (ADR/PBS)

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

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.