Lead Mechanical Engineer – Heavy Vehicle Systems

Brimarco; Ballarat; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary negotiable

Professional development support

Flexible working arrangements

Job summary

Brimarco, founded in Ballarat and a long‑standing Australian vehicle manufacturer, seeks a Lead Engineer to own a product line from concept to production-ready drawings. You will interface with clients to design solutions, while building standards and repeatable processes across the site.

You will balance hands-on design with product leadership, mentor engineers, and help drive innovation and efficiency in a one-site operation. Generous salary and development support are offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical) or equivalent, with registration preferred.
• At least 5 years' experience in heavy trailer, heavy vehicle or specialised vehicle manufacturing.
• Proven leadership of technical projects from concept through to production.

Responsibilities

• Own the engineering outcomes, quality and compliance, including ADR, for your product line.
• Lead product development from concept through to commercialisation.
• Work directly with clients through design reviews.
• Drive standardisation, modular design & common componentry to reduce rework and build time.
• Produce and review manufacturing drawings, BOMs and build specifications.
• Work closely with Production, Sales and Procurement to deliver practical, buildable solutions.
• Diagnose and solve engineering problems, on the drawing board and on the shop floor.
• Mentor others and help shape engineering practice across the business.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Mechanical engineering

Client communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical)

Tools

ERP systems

Revision control

Job description

Brimarco, founded in Ballarat and a long‑standing Australian vehicle manufacturer, seeks a Lead Engineer to own a product line from concept to production-ready drawings. You will interface with clients to design solutions, while building standards and repeatable processes across the site.

You will balance hands-on design with product leadership, mentor engineers, and help drive innovation and efficiency in a one-site operation. Generous salary and development support are offered.