Mechanical Engineer — AI-Driven CAD & Process Optimization

Cronos Steel Processing; Queensland; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Cronos Steel Processing is seeking a Mechanical Engineer with AI and automation capabilities to join our team. You will prepare and release CAD drawings, determine material requirements, and develop practical engineering solutions to improve manufacturing processes and operations.

Reporting to the engineering team, you will lead process improvements, support assessments, and use data analysis to boost productivity, quality and equipment reliability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Working knowledge of Python, data analysis, APIs and automation.
• Strong understanding of steel manufacturing processes, including pressing, rolling, and cutting (plasma, laser).
• Knowledge of various types of steel, their properties, and applications.

Responsibilities

• Develop, review and release accurate CAD drawings, CNC programs and setup sheets for manufacturing processes.
• Translate customer drawings and job specifications into clear manufacturing instructions.
• Determine material requirements, specifications and quantities based on drawings and project requirements.
• Assess manufacturing feasibility against machine capacity, tooling availability and process limitations.
• Optimise CNC cutting paths and nesting to improve machine efficiency and material utilisation.
• Review and update existing CAD/CAM programs to improve efficiency and accuracy.
• Develop, review, and maintain engineering documents, specifications, and technical analyses.
• Support product development and testing activities.
• Solve mechanical engineering problems and assess technical and commercial merits of different plans and methods.
• Develop and implement AI-assisted tools for drawing review, manufacturing capability assessments, quotation support and technical documentation.

Skills

Mechanical engineering knowledge

Python

Data analysis

APIs

Automation

AI integration

Problem solving

Communication

Documentation

Multi-project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CAD software

Finite Element Analysis

Job description

Cronos Steel Processing is seeking a Mechanical Engineer with AI and automation capabilities to join our team. You will prepare and release CAD drawings, determine material requirements, and develop practical engineering solutions to improve manufacturing processes and operations.

Reporting to the engineering team, you will lead process improvements, support assessments, and use data analysis to boost productivity, quality and equipment reliability.