Mechanical Design Engineer – (Mechanical Engineer ANZSCO 233512)

Yakr Pty Ltd; Goulburn; Presencial; AUD 95.000 - 115.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Hidrive Group Pty Ltd in Goulburn, NSW, is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer (ANZSCO 233512) for a permanent, full-time role. You will plan, design and coordinate the mechanical and structural engineering of vehicle service bodies and accessories, with a focus on build-your-own configurations.

You will lead cross-functional design reviews, ensure compliance with ADRs, VSBs and AS/NZS standards, and drive engineering change management and CPQ integration with DealHub.

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent per ANZSCO 233512.
• Minimum of 3 years in professional engineering, ideally automotive body/build.
• Hands-on CPQ/configuration tools exposure and 3D CAD/PDM (SolidWorks/Inventor).
• Strong Engineering Change Management and traceable workflows.
• Ability to interpret ADR/VSB and AS/NZS standards; design for lean production.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; detail-oriented.

Responsabilidades

• Plan, design, direct, and coordinate mechanical/structural engineering of vehicle service bodies and accessories.
• Lead First-of-Type (FOT) projects within Build-Your-Own programme; translate customer requirements into robust designs.
• Provide technical support to create workflows that integrate DealHub with Sales and Engineering.
• Lead CPQ/Product Configurator projects; embed engineering data into DealHub for quotes and BOMs.
• Scope, establish, and govern standardized Engineering Change processes; ECO/ECN control.
• Conduct design reviews with production, sales, and external stakeholders; promote DFM.

Conocimientos

CPQ

CAD/CAM

ECN/ECM

DFM/Lean

ADR/VSB/AS-NZS

Collaboration

Attention to detail

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering / Mechatronics

Herramientas

DealHub CPQ

SolidWorks / Inventor

Descripción del empleo

Job Type: Permanent position | Full time position

Job Description

Position: Mechanical Design Engineer – (Mechanical Engineer ANZSCO 233512) Job Type: Full-time, Permanent Company: Hidrive Group Pty Ltd Location: Goulburn, Regional NSW, Australia Recruitment managed by: Yakr Pty Ltd Salary: $95,000 to $115,000 p.a. + Super, negotiable depending on experience About the Company: Our client, Hidrive, is a leading Australian manufacturer of commercial vehicle service bodies, mobile workspaces, and accessories. Hidrive provides high-quality, durable, and purpose-built vehicle fit-outs engineered to perform in the toughest Australian environments.

Committed to manufacturing excellence and continuous innovation, Hidrive is investing heavily in engineering systems and digital transformation. As part of their team, you will play a pivotal role in bridging design, systems engineering, and advanced manufacturing to deliver next-generation commercial vehicle solutions. Key Responsibilities: You will plan, design, direct, and coordinate the mechanical and structural engineering of vehicle service bodies and accessories:

• Custom & First-of-Type Engineering: Facilitate

First-of-Type (FOT) projects within Hidrive’s "Build-Your-Own" programme, interpreting customer requirements into robust, compliant mechanical designs and fit‑for‑purpose vehicle integrations.

• Systems Integration & Workflow Optimisation: Provide technical engineering support to create structured workflows that integrate DealHub across Sales and Engineering processes.
• Project Leadership (CPQ/Product Configurator): Take a project leadership role in developing and embedding company‑wide engineering item data into DealHub, accelerating the product configurator to act as the single source of truth for builds, instant estimates, dynamic Bills of Materials (BOMs), and customer quotes.
• Engineering Change Management: Scope, establish, and govern standardised Engineering Change

Order/Notice (ECO/ECN) processes to make certain all engineering changes are controlled, fully traceable, and well informed.

• Stakeholder Collaboration & Design Reviews: Spearhead cross‑functional design reviews with production, sales, and external stakeholders, fostering open collaboration and design‑for‑manufacture (DFM) best practice.
• Compliance & Structural Integrity: Ensure all mechanical designs adhere strictly to Australian Design Rules (ADRs), Vehicle Standards Bulletins (VSBs), relevant Australian Standards (AS/NZS), vehicle GVM/payload limits, and structural fatigue standards.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree (or higher) in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a formal qualification assessed as equivalent under ANZSCO 233512.
• Minimum of 3 years of professional engineering experience, ideally within automotive body building, fleet fit‑outs, heavy vehicles, or sheet metal fabrication.
• Hands‑on experience with CPQ/product configuration tools (prior exposure to DealHub is highly regarded) and 3D CAD/PDM systems (e.g. SolidWorks, Inventor).
• Sound understanding of Engineering Change Management and establishing traceable engineering workflows.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret ADR/VSB regulations, carry out mechanical stress calculations, and design for lean production.
• Strong attention to detail, proactive problem‑solving ability, and excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Why Join Our Client?

• Competitive salary package commensurate with experience, plus statutory superannuation.
• Pivotal role driving digital transformation, workflow innovation, and technical governance across an expanding Australian manufacturer.
• Ongoing professional development, mentoring, and clear career progression opportunities.
• Supportive, friendly, and team-oriented regional workplace culture.
• Comprehensive paid annual leave and personal leave entitlements.

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