Mechanical Design Engineer

Digga Australia; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

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Job summary

Digga Australia is seeking a highly skilled Mechanical Design Engineer to join our engineering team on the Gold Coast. You will lead design, development, and optimisation of hydraulic-driven systems with advanced CAD and FEA.

Reporting to the Engineering Manager, you will produce manufacturing drawings, BOMs, and technical documentation, run RCA/FMEA investigations, and collaborate across multidisciplinary teams to deliver robust, certifiable solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a similar role in earth-moving/mobile machinery.
• Advanced proficiency in Autodesk Inventor.
• Experience with FEA tools (Nastran).
• Ability to produce high-quality manufacturing documentation and BOMs.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Knowledge of hydraulic systems and design standards.
• Experience with welding techniques and material selection.
• Experience with PDM or Vault systems.
• Team-oriented with multidisciplinary collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Perform detailed engineering analysis and simulations to enhance product performance.
• Prepare technical documentation, drawings, and specifications.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to meet design objectives.
• Develop 3D models and assemblies using Autodesk Inventor.
• Generate manufacturing drawings, schematics, and BOMs.
• Support R&D initiatives and engineering innovation projects.
• Prototype development, testing, and validation of design concepts.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and certification docs.
• Lead RCA and FMEA investigations.
• Guide cross-functional teams across projects.

Skills

Autodesk Inventor

FEA (Nastran)

Hydraulic systems

Leadership

BOMs documentation

PDM/Vault

Gear design

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Autodesk Inventor

PDM/Vault

FEA tools

Job description

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Mechanical Design Engineer to join our engineering team. Reporting directly to the Engineering Manager, you will play a pivotal role in the design, development, and optimisation of mechanical systems and components. This position requires a strong foundation in mechanical engineering principles, including experience with hydraulic components, advanced CAD proficiency, and a proactive approach to leadership, problem-solving and innovation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform detailed engineering analysis and simulations to enhance product performance and reliability
• Prepare comprehensive technical documentation, including engineering reports, detailed drawings, and specifications
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure design objectives and project requirements are met
• Develop 3D models and assemblies using Autodesk Inventor
• Generate manufacturing drawings, schematics, and Bills of Materials (BOMs)
• Contribute to research and development initiatives and support engineering innovation projects
• Participate in prototype development, testing, and validation of design concepts
• Ensure compliance with relevant industry standards and prepare technical documentation for certification
• Understand hydraulic components, pumps, spool valves, solenoid valves, hydraulic torque motors and hydraulic cylinders
• Conduct tolerance analysis, stress and thermal analysis (FEA), and assess manufacturability
• Lead Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA) investigations

Experience & Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline
• Minimum of5 years’ experiencein a similar role, preferably within theearth-moving equipment or mobile machinerysector
• Advanced proficiency in Autodesk Inventor
• Experience withfinite element analysis (FEA)tools, includingNastran
• Demonstrated ability to produce high-quality manufacturing documentation and BOMs
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Sound knowledge of hydraulic systems and mechanical design standards
• Familiarity with welding techniques and material selection
• Proven ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams
• Experience with manufacturing processes and procedures
• Knowledge ofgear designis advantageous
• Experience withPDM or Vaultsystems
• Opportunities for career progression and additional training
• Staff events such as company BBQs, Christmas Parties etc.
• Free EAP service for staff and their families.
• Fitness App
• Exclusive offers for well-known/leading brands and company’s
• Wellbeing toolkits
• Assessments and support programs covering Financial, Mental, Physical and Social Wellbeing

About the Company:

Digga is Australia's leading manufacturer of Machinery attachments for the Earthmoving & Construction industry. A multi-award winning, global company, with 5 state of the art facilities worldwide, our product & passion for providing total customer solutions is second to none.