Mechanical Design Engineer

Neumann Contractors; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Family and employee focused workplace

Ongoing work and growing workload

Coast living / sea change opportunity

Job summary

Neumann Contractors is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to own the full lifecycle of mechanical design across diverse projects on the Gold Coast. You will translate requirements into practical, manufacturable solutions while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and suppliers.

Ideal candidates have 4–8+ years of hands-on mechanical design experience, proficiency in 3D CAD (SolidWorks or Inventor), and solid knowledge of Australian Standards and WHS compliance.

Qualifications

• You are a technically strong, independent mechanical engineer who can translate requirements into practical, compliant solutions.
• Degree in Mechanical Engineering is required.
• 4-8+ years of hands-on mechanical design experience.
• Proven ability with 3D CAD (SolidWorks, Inventor, or similar) and detailed manufacturing drawings.
• Experience performing mechanical calculations and simulations.
• Knowledge of Australian Standards and WHS compliance.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to manage multiple projects.
• Experience in materials selection, specification, and supplier engagement.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical design from concept through to manufacture and installation.
• Translate project briefs into innovative engineering solutions, backed by calculations, modelling, and analysis.
• Develop 3D CAD models, assemblies, and detailed drawings ready for production.
• Perform mechanical calculations and simulations to ensure designs are safe, functional, and reliable.
• Apply design-for-manufacture and assembly principles to optimise efficiency and buildability.
• Collaborate with project managers, electrical engineers, industrial designers, and operations teams to deliver integrated solutions.
• Review and validate supplier designs, components, and materials to ensure compliance with standards and project requirements.
• Maintain engineering governance through documented calculations, revision control, and auditable reports.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to continuous improvement of design standards, workflows, and tools.
• Ensure all designs meet Australian Standards, WHS requirements, and safety-in-design principles.

Skills

3D CAD

Calculations

Modelling

Supplier engagement

Australian Standards knowledge

WHS compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Inventor

Job description

Neumann Contractors is a family-owned Gold Coast business established in 1948. Neumann Contractors builds and supports dredging plant and heavy equipment, backed by in-house fabrication, engineering services, industrial coatings, and a dedicated fleet maintenance division.

We are proud of our long history, strong reputation and commitment to quality, safety and our people.

About Neumann Contractors

Neumann Contractors is a family-owned Gold Coast business established in 1948. Neumann Contractors builds and supports dredging plant and heavy equipment, backed by in-house fabrication, engineering services, industrial coatings, and a dedicated fleet maintenance division.

We are proud of our long history, strong reputation and commitment to quality, safety and our people.

What's on offer

• Based in Currumbin on the southern end of the Gold Coast, along the Gold Coast World Surfing Reserve

• Flexible work arrangements on offer (hours and days by agreement)

• A workplace that is family and employee focused, with a long-term view on keeping good people

• A growing workload with ongoing work

• A role that supports work-life balance, whether you already live on the Coast or are considering a sea change

• Exciting opportunity within our Engineering Business Unit

The Role

We're looking for a Mechanical Design Engineer to own the full lifecycle of mechanical design across a variety of exciting projects. You'll take project requirements and translate them into practical, compliant, and manufacturable solutions while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, suppliers, and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical design from concept through to manufacture and installation.

• Translate project briefs into innovative engineering solutions, backed by calculations, modelling, and analysis.

• Develop 3D CAD models, assemblies, and detailed drawings ready for production.

• Perform mechanical calculations and simulations to ensure designs are safe, functional, and reliable.

• Apply design-for-manufacture and assembly principles to optimise efficiency and buildability.

• Collaborate with project managers, electrical engineers, industrial designers, and operations teams to deliver integrated solutions.

• Review and validate supplier designs, components, and materials to ensure compliance with standards and project requirements.

• Maintain engineering governance through documented calculations, revision control, and auditable reports.

• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to continuous improvement of design standards, workflows, and tools.

• Ensure all designs meet Australian Standards, WHS requirements, and safety-in-design principles.

About You

You are a technically strong, independent mechanical engineer who enjoys seeing your designs come to life in the real world. You thrive in a collaborative environment where you can mentor others and shape engineering processes.

You bring:

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering.

• 4-8+ years of hands-on mechanical design experience.

• Proven ability with 3D CAD (SolidWorks, Inventor, or similar) and detailed manufacturing drawings.

• Experience performing mechanical calculations and simulations.

• Knowledge of Australian Standards and WHS compliance.

• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to manage multiple projects.

• Experience in materials selection, specification, and supplier engagement.