Mechanical Design Engineer

Recruit Shop; Dalby; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent Full-Time Role

Diverse, Custom Engineering Projects

Supportive Team With Strong Technical 

Ongoing Training And CareerDevelopment

Family-Owned Business

Regional Lifestyle In Dalby

Job summary

Recruit Shop is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer for a well-established Australian manufacturer based in Dalby. You will join a growing engineering and manufacturing team to deliver practical, build-ready solutions from concept through to manufacture.

You’ll work closely with production, sales, and management to design new machinery, improve bulk handling equipment, and produce detailed drawings using SolidWorks. Strong manufacturing understanding and collaboration are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in mechanical design and CAD drafting in a commercial environment.
• Strong proficiency with SolidWorks or similar 3D CAD software.
• Sound understanding of mechanical engineering principles and practical application.
• Experience designing bulk handling equipment, conveyors, or similar machinery.
• Exposure to workshop environments and production-based engineering.

Responsibilities

• Designing new machinery and improving existing bulk handling equipment
• Producing detailed engineering drawings and models using CAD software (SolidWorks preferred)
• Supporting manufacturing with practical, workshop-ready designs
• Collaborating with production, sales, and management teams to deliver custom solutions
• Contributing to continuous product improvement, innovation, and standardisation
• Assisting with design reviews, documentation, and engineering problem-solving

Skills

SolidWorks

CAD drafting

Mechanical design

Manufacturing knowledge

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

Mechanical Engineering qualification or equivalent

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

• EARN Competitive Salary + Super | Based on Experience & Qualifications
• Join a Long-Established Manufacturer of Bulk Handling Equipment
• Full-Time Role | Diverse Design Work | Immediate Start Available

About The Company

Our client is a well-established, family-owned Australian manufacturer with close to 40 years of experience delivering high-performance bulk materials handling solutions. Serving the agricultural, industrial, and manufacturing sectors, they specialise in custom-engineered equipment designed and built in-house, with a strong focus on quality, innovation, and long-term reliability.

Based in Dalby, this organisation offers the opportunity to enjoy a relaxed regional lifestyle while working on technically challenging and rewarding engineering projects within a supportive, close-knit team environment.

About The Opportunity

An exciting opportunity is available for a Mechanical Design Engineer to join a growing engineering and manufacturing team. This hands‑on design role will see you working closely with production, sales, and management to deliver practical, build-ready solutions from concept through to manufacture.

Reporting to the General Manager, your responsibilities will include:

• Designing new machinery and improving existing bulk handling equipment
• Producing detailed engineering drawings and models using CAD software (SolidWorks preferred)
• Supporting manufacturing with practical, workshop-ready designs
• Collaborating with production, sales, and management teams to deliver custom solutions
• Contributing to continuous product improvement, innovation, and standardisation
• Assisting with design reviews, documentation, and engineering problem-solving

About You

The successful candidate will have:

• Proven experience in mechanical design and CAD drafting in a commercial environment
• Strong proficiency with SolidWorks or similar 3D CAD software
• Sound understanding of mechanical engineering principles and practical application
• Strong mechanical aptitude and appreciation of manufacturing processes
• Excellent planning, organisation, and problem‑solving skills
• Ability to communicate effectively and work collaboratively across departments

You will also ideally have:

• Experience designing bulk handling equipment, conveyors, or similar machinery
• A Mechanical Engineering qualification or equivalent industry experience
• Exposure to workshop environments and production‑based engineering

What's in it for You?

• Permanent Full-Time Role With Long-Term Stability
• Work On Diverse, Custom Engineering Projects
• Supportive Team With Strong Technical Knowledge
• Ongoing Training And Career Development Opportunities
• Family-Owned Business With Clear Growth Pathways
• Regional Lifestyle In Dalby With Lower Living Costs