Design Engineer - Vehicle from Concept to Production

MEI Group Pty Ltd; Armadale; On-site; AUD 113,000 - 138,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Be part of a growing Australianvehicle

Design unique and customised vehicle项目

Work closely with experiencedEngineers

Hands-on involvement with real-world制造

Collaborative team environment

Influence design standards and CI

Job summary

K-Drive is seeking a talented Design Engineer in Australia who thrives on solving technical challenges and turning concepts into production-ready designs. You will focus on SolidWorks-driven solutions for custom vehicle projects, ensuring manufacturability and compliance.

You will convert concepts into detailed 3D models, create fabrication drawings, and support production teams with documentation and part naming, while collaborating with engineering, sales and workshop staff to deliver

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' experience in mechanical design, drafting or engineering within manufacturing, automotive or fabrication environments.
• Advanced proficiency in SolidWorks, including sheet metal and assembly modelling.
• Strong capability producing detailed manufacturing and fabrication drawings.
• Experience creating and maintaining BOMs and technical documentation.
• Understanding of Australian Standards, tolerancing principles and fabrication methodologies.
• Proficiency across Microsoft Office Suite.
• Diploma or Certificate qualification in Mechanical Engineering, Drafting or a related discipline.
• Current Australian Driver's Licence.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop custom vehicle components and assemblies using SolidWorks.
• Create accurate 3D CAD models, fabrication drawings and assembly documentation.
• Generate and maintain Bills of Materials (BOMs), part numbers and revision-controlled documentation.
• Interpret customer requirements and translate them into practical engineering solutions.
• Conduct vehicle measurements, take-offs and reverse engineering activities when required.
• Provide technical support to workshop and production teams throughout manufacturing.
• Maintain drawing libraries, templates and PDM documentation systems.
• Coordinate multiple projects and ensure drawing deliverables meet production deadlines.

Skills

SolidWorks

Sheet metal modelling

Manufacturing drawings

Education

Diploma or Certificate in Mechanical Engineering or Drafting

Tools

PDM systems

MS Office

Job description

K-Drive is seeking a talented Design Engineer in Australia who thrives on solving technical challenges and turning concepts into production-ready designs. You will focus on SolidWorks-driven solutions for custom vehicle projects, ensuring manufacturability and compliance.

You will convert concepts into detailed 3D models, create fabrication drawings, and support production teams with documentation and part naming, while collaborating with engineering, sales and workshop staff to deliver