Mechanical Design Engineer (Ai Training)

Dataannotation; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Steel Mains in Somerton, VIC invites applications for a Graduate Mechanical Design Engineer to join our permanent, full‑time engineering team. You will assist in design and development of new products, tooling and modifications to existing equipment, supporting manufacturing and sales with technical input.

Working with a small group of designers, you will produce detailed drawings, perform design calculations and document system requirements.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Mechanical Engineering (member of the Institute of Engineers, Australia or is able for admission).
• Inventor or SolidWorks competence.
• Design calculations skills.
• Knowledge of Australian Drawing and Design standards.
• A positive attitude and a willingness to learn and work with others in a team environment.
• Flexibility to progress projects from concept to completed detailed drawings.
• Strong written and verbal communications skills with all levels of the company.

Responsibilities

• Design, design calculations and detailed drawings of cost effective manufacturing equipment or modifications to improve productivity, safety and reliability.
• Design and detailed drawings of tooling, pipe joints and pipe fittings.
• Documentation of plant functionality and specification of electrical, hydraulic, safety and pneumatic system requirements for mechanical designs.
• Conduct risk assessments of new plant design and modifications.
• Direct support of the manufacturing/maintenance team.
• Provide the sales and marketing teams with product technical support and design information for estimating product pricing and quotations.
• Comply with Engineering Procedures within the company quality system.

Skills

Design calculations

Teamwork

Communication

Willingness to learn

Education

Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Autodesk Inventor

Job description

Graduate Mechanical Design Engineer

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Steel Mains is Australia’s leading manufacturer and supplier of complete pipeline systems for the transportation of water and wastewater, offering a total solutions approach to its customers.

We are seeking a Graduate Mechanical Design Engineer to join our Somerton team on a permanent, full‑time basis.

Reporting to the Engineering Services Manager, and working with a small group of dedicated designers, the role involves design and development of new products and equipment, tooling, and improvements to existing equipment, including participation in installation and commissioning. The Engineering Services group technically supports all aspects of the business including manufacturing for processes, tooling and equipment and sales, marketing and customers for pipeline products.

Areas of responsibilities include:

• Design, design calculations and detailed drawings of cost effective manufacturing equipment or modifications to improve productivity, safety and reliability.
• Design and detailed drawings of tooling, pipe joints and pipe fittings.
• Documentation of plant functionality and specification of electrical, hydraulic, safety and pneumatic system requirements for mechanical designs.
• Conduct risk assessments of new plant design and modifications.
• Direct support of the manufacturing/maintenance team.
• Provide the sales and marketing teams with product technical support and design information for estimating product pricing and quotations.
• Comply with Engineering Procedures within the company quality system.

The candidate must have:

• Degree qualified in Mechanical Engineering (member of the Institute of Engineers, Australia or is able for admission).
• Inventor or SolidWorks competence.
• Design calculations skills.
• Knowledge of Australian Drawing and Design standards.
• A positive attitude and a willingness to learn and work with others in a team environment.
• Flexibility to progress projects from concept to completed detailed drawings.
• Strong written and verbal communications skills with all levels of the company.

Desirable experience, not essential:

• Knowledge of design calculation methods and standards required for mechanical components design.
• Basic understanding of Industrial Hydraulics and Pneumatics.

With important projects in the “pipeline”, this is an exciting time to join Steel Mains. Working with a supportive team who values Safety and who has a passion for delivering results and helping each other succeed.

As well as a clean and safe work environment, we offer a competitive salary, free onsite car parking and the opportunity to progress and develop your career with a highly reputable and long‑established market leader.

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