Mechanical Engineer

Elephants Foot Group; Canterbury-Bankstown Council; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary based on experience

Career growth within a growing Australian company

Opportunity to contribute to automation projects

Job summary

Elephants Foot Group is looking for a practical and detail-focused Mechanical Engineer – Design & Manufacturing to join their Sydney-based team. The ideal candidate should have 2–5 years’ experience in mechanical design, solid skills in SolidWorks, and the ability to translate site requirements into manufacturable designs.

This full-time role involves preparing 3D models, fabrication drawings, and collaborating closely with internal teams to ensure accuracy and practicality in design.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years’ experience in mechanical design, fabrication, or manufacturing support.
• Hands-on and comfortable working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Capable of turning site requirements into practical, manufacturable designs.

Responsibilities

• Prepare 3D models, assemblies, and fabrication drawings using SolidWorks.
• Support shop drawing and project-specific design requirements.
• Update designs based on site measurements and project constraints.
• Prepare accurate manufacturing drawings for fabricated components.
• Work closely with production and project teams.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering degree

2–5 years’ experience in mechanical design

Strong proficiency in SolidWorks

Experience preparing fabrication and manufacturing drawings

Sheet metal design and fabrication experience

Familiarity with steel fabrication processes

Strong attention to detail

Education

Mechanical Engineering degree

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

Elephants Foot is seeking a practical and detail-focused Mechanical Engineer – Design & Manufacturing to join our Sydney-based engineering team. This role is suited to someone with 2–5 years’ experience in Mechanical design, fabrication drawings, sheet metal, and manufacturing support. You will work closely with our design, production, installation, and project teams to prepare project-specific designs and support the delivery of fabricated waste-handling equipment.

The ideal candidate will be hands‑on, comfortable working in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment, and capable of turning site requirements into practical, manufacturable designs.

About the Role

You will be responsible for preparing and updating mechanical designs, SolidWorks models, assemblies, and fabrication drawings for project‑specific equipment. The role includes shop drawing and project design support, site‑measure‑based design updates, production support, and coordination with internal teams to ensure designs are accurate, practical, and ready for manufacture.

This is a full‑time, office‑based role located in Sydney.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare 3D models, assemblies, and fabrication drawings using SolidWorks.
• Support shop drawing and project‑specific design requirements.
• Update designs based on site measurements, project constraints, and production feedback.
• Prepare clear and accurate manufacturing drawings for fabricated components and assemblies.
• Work closely with production, installation, estimating, and project teams.
• Provide technical support during manufacturing and assembly.
• Review designs for manufacturability, practicality, and accuracy.
• Assist with design improvements, standardisation, and process improvement initiatives.
• Support product development and automation‑related projects where required.
• Coordinate with suppliers, fabricators, and internal stakeholders as needed.

Skills and Experience

• Mechanical Engineering degree.
• 2–5 years’ experience in mechanical design, fabrication, or manufacturing support.
• Strong proficiency in SolidWorks.
• Experience preparing fabrication and manufacturing drawings.
• Sheet metal design and fabrication experience.
• Familiarity with steel fabrication processes.
• Strong attention to detail.

Highly Regarded

• Experience with welding, laser cutting, folding, press brake processes, and general steel fabrication.
• Experience in manufacturing or sheet metal fabrication environments.
• Exposure to construction services or project‑based design work.
• Experience with ERP systems or project management software.
• Experience in waste‑handling equipment or custom fabricated machinery.

About You

You are a hands‑on and practical Mechanical Engineer who enjoys solving real‑world design and manufacturing problems. You are comfortable working with production teams, reviewing site constraints, updating designs, and preparing accurate drawings for fabrication.

You can work under pressure, communicate clearly, and manage competing priorities while maintaining strong attention to detail.

What We Offer

• Full‑time, office‑based role in Sydney.
• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Direct involvement from design through to production.
• Exposure to manufacturing, fabrication, and custom equipment design.
• Opportunity to contribute to automation and process improvement projects.
• Career growth within a growing Australian company.