Factory Design Engineer - CNC & CAD Optimizer

Cub Campers; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Cub Campers in North Rocks, NSW, is seeking a Production Design Engineer to join our manufacturing team. This full-time, hands‑on role focuses on solving design and production issues on the factory floor and programming the machinery used in timber and sheet metal sections.

You will work with production teams to improve efficiency and quality through better design, programming, and processes. The role requires a mechanical engineering degree and experience with CNC routers, laser cutters, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering (or equivalent)
• Experience programming CNC routers, laser cutters, and/or canvas cutting machines
• Strong understanding of sheet metal bending and fabrication principles
• Proficiency in SolidWorks and 2D CAD software
• Working knowledge of steel/timber fabrication industries
• RV/Automotive industry experience highly regarded
• Practical, problem‑solving approach to resolving production and design issues
• Lean Manufacturing mindset and ability to mentor team members
• Experience operating machinery in a manufacturing environment

Responsibilities

• Program and optimise CNC router for timber section.
• Program laser cutting machine for sheet metal section.
• Program the canvas cutter machine to support production requirements.
• Apply knowledge of sheet metal bending to design parts and troubleshoot issues.
• Provide hands‑on production support to diagnose design/process issues in real time.
• Identify and implement design, programming, and process improvements to lift efficiency and reduce waste.
• Prepare and audit detailed job sheets, drawings, BOMs and cutting lists.
• Create 2D & 3D drawings in SolidWorks and 2D CAD to support manufacture.
• Review job sheets, drawings, BOMs and cutting lists for completeness and compliance.

Skills

CNC programming

SolidWorks

2D CAD

Lean manufacturing

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering

Tools

CNC routers

Laser cutting machines

Canvas cutting machines

Job description

Cub Campers in North Rocks, NSW, is seeking a Production Design Engineer to join our manufacturing team. This full-time, hands‑on role focuses on solving design and production issues on the factory floor and programming the machinery used in timber and sheet metal sections.

You will work with production teams to improve efficiency and quality through better design, programming, and processes. The role requires a mechanical engineering degree and experience with CNC routers, laser cutters, and