Mechanical Design Engineer

Liftpass; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Liftpass is seeking an experienced mechanical engineer to own projects from concept through release, turning customer requirements into manufacturable machines. You’ll mentor others and take ownership of designs, with support to grow into a senior role.

The role focuses on leading mechanical design on packaging and automation equipment, using Creo for 3D modelling, drawings and BOMs, and applying AS 4024 and safety reviews across global projects.

Qualifications

• Solid experience designing industrial machinery, automation or material handling equipment.
• Strong 3D parametric CAD and production drawing skills (Creo preferred).
• Working knowledge of AS 4024, design verification and design for manufacture.
• Good planning, problem-solving and communication skills across teams.
• Valid driving licence and existing Australian working rights.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical design on assigned projects, turning customer specifications into manufacturable equipment.
• Work closely with sales, projects, manufacturing, commissioning and service, and support pre-sales concepts and estimates.
• Build concepts, 3D models, assemblies, drawings and BOMs in Creo.
• Plan your design work against project milestones, and raise risks and constraints early.
• Carry out design calculations, technical reviews, drawing checks and verification.
• Apply AS 4024 and the relevant WHS standards, and contribute to machinery risk assessments and safety reviews.
• Provide hands-on support during assembly, testing, installation and commissioning.
• Work with international manufacturing colleagues to keep engineering outcomes consistent.

Skills

Mechanical design

3D CAD modelling

Creo

Project leadership

Manufacturing liaison

Engineering verification

AS 4024 knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Mechatronics background

Tools

PTC Creo

SolidWorks

Inventor

Job description

Our client is a bespoke / special-purpose machine builder with a long track record of designing and manufacturing packaging and automation equipment. Its case packers, palletisers and conveying systems run in food, beverage and FMCG plants in domestic and international markets.

Every solution is tailored, so engineers see their work go from first concept to a running machine on the customer’s floor. The business is growing and now has an opportunity for an experienced-or-senior engineer who sets a high standard for design quality.

About the Role

You’ll own mechanical design for your projects from sales handover and concept through detailed design, verification and release to manufacturing. Turning customer requirements into machines that are practical, safe and easy to build, you’ll help shape how the engineering team works. If you’ve already led projects and mentored others, you’ll do that from day one. If you’re a strong designer ready for your first senior role, this is a business that will give you the ownership and support to grow into it.

Specifically, you will:

• Lead mechanical design on assigned projects, turning customer specifications into manufacturable equipment
• Work closely with sales, projects, manufacturing, commissioning and service, and support pre-sales concepts and estimates
• Build concepts, 3D models, assemblies, drawings and BOMs in PTC Creo
• Plan your design work against project milestones, and raise risks and constraints early
• Carry out design calculations, technical reviews, drawing checks and verification
• Apply AS 4024 and the relevant WHS standards, and contribute to machinery risk assessments and safety reviews
• Provide hands-on support during assembly, testing, installation and commissioning
• Work with international manufacturing colleagues to keep engineering outcomes consistent

About You

You’re a Mechanical Engineer who enjoys seeing a design become a working machine. You think about who will build, install and service it, not just how it looks in CAD. You can explain a technical decision clearly and stand behind it.

In addition, your degree in mechanical engineering, mechatronics or similar, you have:

• Solid experience designing industrial machinery, automation or material handling equipment
• Strong 3D parametric CAD and production drawing skills (Creo preferred, but strong SolidWorks or Inventor users who can switch quickly will be considered)
• Working knowledge of AS 4024, design verification and design for manufacture
• Good planning, problem-solving and communication skills across teams
• Valid driving licence
• Existing working rights for Australia.

Highly beneficial – but not essential:

• Packaging, case packing, palletising or conveying experience
• PTC Creo, engineering change control and ISO 9001 experience
• Experience mentoring engineers or leading design reviews
• CPEng or RPEQ registration, or working towards it
• Installation and commissioning exposure.

It's a growth role in a respected business with a tight-knit management team. Join, and you can expect real ownership of your designs, a stable and growing business, and a clear path; whether you’re stepping up to senior or already there.