Mechanical Design Engineer

GaardTech; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

GaardTech is seeking a talented Mechanical Design Engineer on the Gold Coast to develop cutting-edge mechanical systems for defence applications. You will take concepts through to production, with significant autonomy and technical ownership across diverse projects.

Join a team that designs precision components and complex robotic systems, collaborating with manufacturing to ensure producible, cost-effective designs and rigorous documentation standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Minimum 2 years of professional experience in mechanical design.
• Proficiency in 3D CAD software (SolidWorks, Fusion 360, Inventor, or similar).
• Experience creating technical drawings and manufacturing documentation.
• Australian citizenship.

Responsibilities

• Design mechanical systems and components from concept to production-ready specifications.
• Develop and maintain technical drawings, manufacturing drawings, and BoMs (Bills of Materials).
• Conduct design reviews and collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimise designs.
• Design, refine, and improve robotic systems and other specialised mechanical systems.
• Work with manufacturing teams to ensure designs are producible and cost-effective.
• Participate in prototype testing and iterative design improvements.
• Maintain documentation standards and design libraries.

Skills

Mechanical design

3D CAD

Manufacturing processes

Technical drawing

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Fusion 360

Inventor

Job description

GaardTech is a defence technology company that designs and develops innovative products for defence industry applications. Our team of engineers works on projects ranging from precision components to complex robotic systems.

About GaardTech

GaardTech is a defence technology company that designs and develops innovative products for defence industry applications. Our team of engineers works on projects ranging from precision components to complex robotic systems.

The Role

We're seeking a talented Mechanical Design Engineer to join our engineering team. You'll be instrumental in developing cutting edge mechanical systems across diverse defence applications. This role offers the opportunity to work on varied projects from initial concept through to manufacturing, with significant autonomy and technical ownership.

Key Responsibilities

• Design mechanical systems and components from concept to production-ready specifications
• Develop and maintain technical drawings, manufacturing drawings, and bills of materials (BoMs)
• Conduct design reviews and collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimise designs
• Design, refine, and improve robotic systems and other specialised mechanical systems
• Work closely with manufacturing teams to ensure designs are producible and cost-effective
• Participate in prototype testing and iterative design improvements
• Maintain documentation standards and design libraries

Essential Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering
• Minimum 2 years of professional experience in mechanical design
• Proficiency in 3D CAD software (SolidWorks, Fusion 360, Inventor, or similar)
• Strong mechanical aptitude with understanding of materials, manufacturing processes, and mechanical principles
• Strong mechanical aptitude with understanding of materials, manufacturing processes (machining, welding, sheet metal fabrication), and mechanical principles
• Experience creating technical drawings and manufacturing documentation
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment
• Australian citizenship

Desirable Skills

• Experience with robotic systems, mechatronic products, or other complex mechanical assemblies
• Knowledge of Defence industry standards and requirements
• Familiarity with FEA and simulation tools

What We Offer

• Opportunity to work on diverse and innovative defence technology projects
• Collaborative and technically challenging environment
• Professional development and skill growth