Mechanical Design Engineer — Hydraulics & 3D CAD Expert

Digga Australia; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

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Job summary

Digga Australia is seeking a Mechanical Designer to join the Kanga Loader engineering team on the Gold Coast. You will design, develop and optimise mechanical systems and components, with a focus on hydraulics, CAD modeling and manufacturing documentation.

The role requires strong CAD skills, experience with sheet metal fabrication, and 12V electrics, plus collaboration across multidisciplinary teams to deliver certified designs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Experience in earth-moving equipment or mobile machinery is preferred.
• Advanced proficiency in Autodesk Inventor.
• Ability to produce high-quality manufacturing documentation and BOMs.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Knowledge of mechanical design standards.
• Familiarity with welding techniques and material selection.
• Ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.
• Experience with manufacturing processes and software including Microsoft Office and PDM/Vault.
• Knowledge or experience with hydraulics, FEA, jigs/fixtures, RCA and FMEA is highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Prepare comprehensive technical documentation, including engineering reports, detailed drawings and specifications.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure design objectives and project requirements are met.
• Develop and manage large 3D models and assemblies using Autodesk Inventor.
• Generate manufacturing drawings, schematics and BOMs.
• Support R&D initiatives and engineering innovation projects.
• Participate in prototype development, testing and validation of design concepts.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and prepare documentation for certification.
• Understand hydraulic components and systems including pumps, valves and cylinders.

Skills

Autodesk Inventor

Hydraulics

Sheet metal

12V electrics

BOMs

Manufacturing docs

Analytical

Welding knowledge

Team work

Education

Bachelor’s in Mechanical Eng

Tools

PDM/Vault

Job description

Digga Australia is seeking a Mechanical Designer to join the Kanga Loader engineering team on the Gold Coast. You will design, develop and optimise mechanical systems and components, with a focus on hydraulics, CAD modeling and manufacturing documentation.

The role requires strong CAD skills, experience with sheet metal fabrication, and 12V electrics, plus collaboration across multidisciplinary teams to deliver certified designs.