Mechanical Design Engineer: Bulk Handling (Permanent)

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

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.