Project Engineer

Narooma; Gold Coast City; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary + superannuation +

On‑the‑job training

Discounted Bupa Health Fund

Fitness Passport

Be part of a global number 1 HVAC

Free parking on site

Job summary

Daikin Australia is seeking a proactive Project Engineer specializing in AHU & Custom HVAC Equipment to lead Make to Order HVAC projects in our local manufacturing operations.

You will develop, design, and execute projects, optimize custom equipment designs for quality, performance, manufacturability, and compliance with Australian standards, while collaborating across procurement, QA, and sales teams.

Qualifications

• Tertiary degree in Engineering (Mechanical preferred).
• Relevant professional accreditation (CPEng, MIEAust) advantageous.
• 3–5 years in a project or design engineering role within the Australian HVAC industry.
• Hands-on CAD experience with SolidWorks, AutoCAD, Revit.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, DFMA, energy efficiency and sustainable design.

Responsibilities

• Create detailed drawings, 3D models, and cost estimations for custom HVAC products.
• Develop manufacturing drawings and production instructions for tenders.
• Specify and select materials and equipment aligned with scope, industry standards, and sustainability goals.
• Provide hands‑on technical support to production during assembly and fabrication.
• Maintain technical documentation, project schedules, and progress reports with cross‑functional teams.

Skills

CAD software

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Revit

HVAC fundamentals

Lean Manufacturing

Communication

Project management

Education

Engineering degree

CPEng/MIEAust (adv)

Tools

BIM software

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Our Company

Daikin has a solid history and reputation in holding its number 1 position in the global market for air conditioning. The foundation of its success and continued growth is truly in our people, who strive and are encouraged to do remarkable things, including thinking differently and being open to new possibilities.

At Daikin Australia, we live and breathe our core values of Absolute Credibility, Enterprise Management and Building Harmonious Personal Relationships. We prioritise fostering positive relationships with clients, colleagues and stakeholders to create a collaborative and supportive work environment for all.

Looking ahead, we anticipate the global demand for air conditioning will grow exponentially. Our vision at Daikin after reaching our 100th anniversary globally, is to continue our commitment to environmental awareness and commit to advancing technology to promote sustainable practices.

About the role

We are seeking a talented and motivated Project Engineer specialising in AHU & Custom HVAC Equipment to join our local Manufacturing operations.

In this hands-on role, you will be responsible for the development, design, and execution of local Make to Order (MTO) HVAC projects. You will work directly on optimizing custom equipment designs for quality, performance, manufacturability, and full compliance with Australian standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Create detailed engineering drawings, 3D models, and cost estimations for custom HVAC products in support of sales and business development activities.
• Develop accurate manufacturing drawings and production instructions for successful project tenders.
• Specify and select high-quality materials, components, and equipment aligned with project scope, industry standards, and sustainability goals.
• Provide hands‑on technical support to production teams during assembly and fabrication, troubleshooting design and technical issues as they arise.
• Maintain complete technical documentation, project schedules, and progress reports while collaborating cross‑functionally across procurement, quality assurance, and sales teams.

About you

To excel in this role, you will be a proactive engineer with a strong foundation in mechanical HVAC design and a passion for continuous improvement.

• Tertiary degree in Engineering (preferably Mechanical Engineering). Relevant professional accreditation (e.g., CPEng, MIEAust) is advantageous.
• 3–5 years of experience in a project or design engineering role within the Australian HVAC industry.
• Hands‑on experience with CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, AutoCAD, Revit) and sound knowledge of HVAC principles, airflow dynamics, thermodynamics, and acoustics.
• Understanding of Lean Manufacturing, Design for Manufacture and Assembly (DFMA), and energy efficiency/sustainable design practices.
• Strong project management skills to handle multiple tasks concurrently, paired with excellent communication and team‑collaboration abilities.

Why join us?

• Collaborative work environment fostering a positive team culture.
• Competitive Salary + Superannuation + Performance bonus
• Provided with on‑the‑job training for continuous career growth opportunities
• Discounted Bupa Health Fund
• Fitness Passport – Access to over hundreds of gyms nationally!
• Flare Benefit – Discounted gift card, novated lease, discounted health/car/home loan
• Be part of a global number 1 company in HVAC
• Be part of a dynamic team that values innovation, collaboration and personal growth.
• Free parking on site

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Daikin Australia is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.