Mechanical Engineer

Fleximake Pty Ltd; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 72,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

Fleximake Pty Ltd in Melbourne's Dandenong South manufacturing team is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to design and develop customised mechanical products, provide manufacturing documentation, and support production workflows.

You will use SolidWorks/AutoCAD to translate customer specs into practical designs, coordinate production tasks, perform engineering calculations, inspect equipment, and contribute to safe, efficient operations on site.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent qualification.
• Minimum 12 months' relevant experience as Mechanical Engineer or similar role.
• Experience preparing mechanical designs, engineering calculations, and manufacturing documentation.
• Practical CAD experience with SolidWorks or AutoCAD.
• Understanding of manufacturing processes and producibility.
• Ability to support production operations and troubleshoot.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop customised mechanical products using engineering calculations and 2D/3D CAD tools.
• Prepare detailed engineering drawings and manufacturing documentation for CNC cutting and production processes.
• Develop flexible bladder solutions according to customer requirements and dimensions.
• Translate engineering specifications and customer requirements into practical, manufacturable designs.
• Coordinate production labour and allocate manufacturing tasks to support workflow.
• Perform engineering calculations to verify dimensions, material requirements, and performance.
• Support CNC cutting, welding and fabrication processes for textile and plastic products.
• Inspect machinery and production equipment to maintain safe and efficient performance.
• Provide technical support for product modifications, installations, repairs and field requirements.
• Conduct site visits for measurements, installation support and inspection.
• Develop specifications for materials and manufacturing requirements for customised solutions.
• Monitor production quality and ensure conformance to drawings and specs.

Skills

Mechanical design

Engineering calculations

Manufacturing documentation

Education

Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Job description

Position: MECHANICAL ENGINEER

Position Type: Full Time

Salary: $80,000 p.a plus Super

Employer Name: FLEXIMAKE PTY LTD

A.B.N. 55 146 538 301

Job Location: 33 Tatterson Road, Dandenong South, VIC, 3175, AUSTRALIA

Advertising Period: 28 days - 30 Sep 2026 > 28 Oct 2026

Summary

Our client Fleximake Pty Ltd is seeking to add a Mechanical Engineer to its Dandenong South manufacturing team. The company designs and manufactures standard and customised flexible products using industrial textiles and plastics for industries including mining, construction, agriculture, oil and gas, aquaculture and transport. The role will support mechanical design, manufacturing, production coordination, equipment performance and practical engineering solutions.

The typical job responsibilities will include, but are not limited to the following:

• Design and develop customised mechanical products using engineering calculations and 2D and 3D CAD tools.
• Prepare detailed engineering drawings and manufacturing documentation for CNC cutting and production processes.
• Develop flexible bladder solutions according to customer requirements, available dimensions, applications and fitting arrangements.
• Translate engineering specifications and customer requirements into practical, efficient and manufacturable product designs.
• Coordinate production labour, allocate manufacturing tasks and support efficient workflow across production activities.
• Undertake engineering calculations to verify dimensions, material requirements, capacities and product performance.
• Support CNC cutting, marking, welding and fabrication processes for industrial textile and plastic products.
• Inspect machinery and production equipment to maintain safe, reliable and efficient operating performance.
• Perform routine equipment maintenance and undertake basic mechanical troubleshooting when production issues arise.
• Provide technical support for product modifications, manufacturing issues, installations, repairs and field requirements.
• Conduct site visits for measurements, installation support, inspection, troubleshooting and product repair activities.
• Develop specifications for materials, components, fittings and manufacturing requirements for customised engineering solutions.
• Monitor production quality and ensure fabricated products conform to approved drawings and engineering specifications.
• Use engineering software and analysis tools to support mechanical design, calculations and technical problem-solving.

Applicants must meet the following minimum requirements to be considered for the role:

• Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering, or an equivalent recognised qualification relevant to the advertised Mechanical Engineer position.
• Minimum 12 months' recent, directly relevant experience working as a Mechanical Engineer or in a closely comparable role.
• Demonstrated experience preparing mechanical designs, engineering calculations, technical drawings and manufacturing documentation for customised products.
• Practical experience using CAD software such as SolidWorks, AutoCAD or comparable mechanical design and drafting applications.
• Understanding of manufacturing processes, material selection, production requirements and design principles affecting practical product manufacturability.
• Experience supporting production operations, including workflow coordination, quality requirements, equipment inspection and mechanical troubleshooting activities.
• Ability to translate customer specifications and engineering requirements into practical designs suitable for fabrication and production environments.
• Capability to provide technical support during manufacturing, installation, inspection, modification, maintenance and repair of engineered products.