Mechanical Engineer

Jacmor Engineering; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Jacmor Engineering is seeking a mechanical engineer to develop practical solutions for materials handling. You will produce designs and 3D models using SolidWorks and DraftSight, liaise with manufacturing, and perform calculations/FEA as required.

The role involves ensuring compliance with Australian standards and may include site visits to tailor solutions to customer needs. Tertiary qualifications in mechanical engineering are preferred, with diploma holders also considered based on hands-on

Qualifications

• Develop practical and effective engineering solutions for materials handling applications.
• Produce mechanical designs, drawings, and models using SolidWorks and DraftSight.
• Liaise with manufacturing personnel to support fabrication and assembly activities.
• Perform Engineering/Design Calculations & FEA where required.
• Adherence to Australian standards & good engineering practice.
• Conduct site visits to assess customer requirements and develop practical engineering solutions.
• Tertiary qualification in Mechanical Engineering preferred; Diploma holders with strong practical fabrication experience will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize mechanical systems for materials handling.
• Create detailed designs and 3D models using SolidWorks and DraftSight.
• Collaborate with manufacturing to ensure manufacturability and quality.
• Perform calculations and FE analysis as needed.
• Visit sites to assess needs and propose engineering solutions.

Skills

Solid mechanics

Thermal/Fluid concepts

Fabrication & manufacturing processes

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Education

Mechanical Engineering degree

Diploma in Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

DraftSight

Job description

Highly regarded, long‑established family business with a reputation for delivering high‑quality engineering solutions.

The role offers professional growth, increasing project responsibility, and exposure across design, manufacturing, and project delivery, with responsibilities commensurate with experience and capability.

The primary duties of the Engineer are:

Develop practical and effective engineering solutions for materials handling applications.

Produce mechanical designs, drawings, and models using SolidWorks and DraftSight.

Liaise with manufacturing personnel to support fabrication and assembly activities.

Perform Engineering/Design Calculations & FEA where required.

Adherence to Australian standards & good engineering practice.

Conduct site visits to assess customer requirements and develop practical engineering solutions.

Desirable skills required for this role include:

Strong mechanical aptitude with sound fundamentals in solid mechanics and thermal/fluid concepts, applied to real‑world engineering problems.

Ability to apply engineering concepts to practical, real‑world problems.

Practical understanding of fabrication, assembly, and manufacturing processes, with an ability to design-for-manufacture.

Willingness to learn, improve, and contribute positively as part of a team.

Excellent communication skills, ability to communicate with tradesman, customers, management.

Proficient in Microsoft Office package

Commitment to quality and professionalism, with pride taken in delivering sound engineering outcomes.

Tertiary qualification in Mechanical Engineering preferred; applicants with a Diploma in Engineering and strong, demonstrable practical engineering and fabrication experience will also be considered.