Machinery Design Engineer – Heavy Equipment

ProFound People; Sharon; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

ProFound People is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to join their Wide Bay-Burnett team on a permanent basis. You will design machinery and heavy equipment, develop concepts and produce detailed manufacturing drawings.

The role requires 2+ years in mechanical design, a degree in Mechanical Engineering, and strong CAD skills (Inventor, SolidWorks, Fusion 360). You will manage designs through the full lifecycle from concept to production.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of experience in a mechanical design engineering position.
• Degree qualified in Mechanical Engineering or similar.
• Strong experience using 3D CAD such as Inventor, SolidWorks, or Fusion 360.
• Experience designing machinery, heavy or industrial equipment.
• Solid understanding of mechanical design principles, materials, fabrication, and manufacturing processes.
• Experience designing with structural steel, sheet metal, machined components and fabrications.
• Hands-on engineering skills including hand calculations, verification, validation, testing and prototyping.
• Experience taking mechanical systems from concept through production.
• Good design-for-manufacture and assembly understanding.
• Ability to manage projects, deadlines, and budgets.
• Ability to maintain technical documentation and BOMs.

Responsibilities

• Design machinery and heavy equipment using 3D CAD.
• Develop concepts and produce detailed manufacturing drawings.
• Manage designs through the full lifecycle from concept to production.
• Design mechanical components, assemblies and fabricated structures.
• Work closely with manufacturing and production teams to ensure designs are practical and fit for purpose.
• Liaise with manufacturing providers and suppliers.
• Support prototyping, testing, assembly and commissioning.
• Create and maintain technical documentation and project reports.
• Update 3D models, drawings and design documentation.
• Input parts into the MRP system and create BOMs.
• Check drawings and designs for accuracy and sign-off.

Skills

3D CAD proficiency

Machinery design

Mechanical design principles

Fabrication/manufacturing processes

BOMs / technical documentation

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Autodesk Inventor

SolidWorks

Fusion 360

Job description

ProFound People is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to join their Wide Bay-Burnett team on a permanent basis. You will design machinery and heavy equipment, develop concepts and produce detailed manufacturing drawings.

The role requires 2+ years in mechanical design, a degree in Mechanical Engineering, and strong CAD skills (Inventor, SolidWorks, Fusion 360). You will manage designs through the full lifecycle from concept to production.