Mechanical Engineer

WesTrac; City Of Swan; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Parental Leave

Employee Discounts

Career Development

Job summary

WesTrac in South Guildford, WA, is seeking a permanent Mechanical Engineer to join our Engineering team. The role focuses on developing certified, safe, and legally compliant engineering solutions, including DPOs, machine modifications, and tooling, ensuring all work meets safety and quality standards.

You will collaborate with internal teams, customers, suppliers, and Caterpillar systems to deliver engineering support and drive continuous improvement across the business.

Qualifications

• Degree-qualified Mechanical Engineer with design, modifications, and documentation experience.
• Experience producing engineering calculations, drawings, and documentation.
• Understanding of Safety in Design, risk assessment, and engineering standards.
• Ability to manage priorities, meet deadlines, and work with stakeholders.
• Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver Engineering Solutions – design and develop safe, compliant engineering solutions, machine modifications, and equipment that meet customer and business requirements.
• Engineering Analysis & Documentation – prepare calculations, risk assessments, drawings, and technical documentation to support project delivery and approvals.
• Provide Technical Support – work with internal and external stakeholders to resolve technical issues and deliver practical engineering outcomes.
• Maintain Compliance & Quality – ensure engineering activities meet safety, quality, and regulatory standards.
• Drive Continuous Improvement – identify and support improvements to engineering processes and outcomes.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Design & Analysis

Safety Compliance

Stakeholder Management

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

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Reporting to the Technical Engineering Manager, the Mechanical Engineer will join our Engineering team on a permanent basis at our South Guildford Parts Distribution Centre. This role is responsible for developing certified, safe, and legally compliant engineering solutions that support WesTrac's customers and operations. The Mechanical Engineer will design and assess Dealer Provided Options (DPOs), machine modifications, workshop equipment, and tooling, ensuring all solutions meet relevant legislative, safety, and quality requirements. Working closely with internal stakeholders, customers, suppliers, and Caterpillar systems, the role provides technical expertise and engineering support while contributing to continuous improvement initiatives across the business.

Department Overview: (Trades & Crafts – refer to Advert Project team folder)

Roster – 5 Days, 8.5 Hours/Day

What You'll Do:

• Deliver Engineering Solutions – Design and develop safe, compliant engineering solutions, machine modifications, and equipment that meet customer and business requirements.
• Engineering Analysis & Documentation – Prepare calculations, risk assessments, drawings, and technical documentation to support project delivery and approvals.
• provide Technical Support – Work with internal and external stakeholders to resolve technical issues and deliver practical engineering outcomes.
• Maintain Compliance & Quality – Ensure engineering activities meet safety, quality, and regulatory standards.
• Drive Continuous Improvement – Identify and support improvements to engineering processes and outcomes.

Skills & Experience:

• Mechanical Engineering Expertise – Degree-qualified Mechanical Engineer with experience in design, modifications, and engineering documentation.
• Design & Analysis Skills – Experience producing engineering calculations, drawings, and technical documentation.
• Safety & Compliance Knowledge – Understanding of Safety in Design, risk assessment, and engineering standards.
• Project & Stakeholder Management – Ability to manage priorities, meet deadlines, and work effectively with stakeholders.
• Problem Solving & Communication – Strong analytical, communication, and technical problem-solving skills.

Our Benefits include, but are not limited to:

• Financial Benefits - Paid Parental Leave & Secondary Carers Leave, Salary Sacrificing, Novated Leasing, Income Protection Insurance & more than 600 retail discounts, such as, Coles, Petbarn, Virgin, HOYTS & Crown.
• Health & Wellness - Discounts with BUPA, Fitness Passport to access multiple gyms across Australia & EAP access to support you and your immediate family.
• Culture & Career - Personal and Team Recognition (Made for More awards), Internal Career Progression, Training & Flexibility through our award-winning WesTrac Institute
• Employee Referral Program - Opportunity to receive a referral bonus up to $5000 for applicable roles
• Additional Perks - Emergency Services Leave, Defence Force Reserves Leave & Employee Share Purchase Plan opportunity.

Our Company & Commitment

With over 4,500 employees, WesTrac is one of the world's largest authorised Cat® equipment dealers, offers a wide range of mining and construction equipment and management solutions.

At WesTrac, we reflect diverse communities, celebrate our people's diversity, and create a culture where employees feel safe to be their authentic selves. We encourage applications from First Nations people, LGBTQIA+ individuals, and those from culturally diverse backgrounds. WORK180 endorsed employer for our commitment to diversity, inclusion, and equality.