Remote Senior Mechanical Design Engineer, SolidWorks Expert

Proquest Recruitment & Training; Sydney; Remote; AUD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

AWMA is seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to deliver engineered designs in line with project scope and deadlines. You will leverage advanced SolidWorks modelling and first-principles analysis to ensure products meet quality, function, and manufacturability standards.

This role supports the engineering team and may serve as a technical authority for the product, with occasional travel to the head office in Cohuna, Victoria (about 3 hours north of Melbourne).

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering is required.
• 5+ years of experience in mechanical design for customised product/project delivery.
• Strong SolidWorks 3D modelling and drafting skills.
• Sound understanding of mechanical engineering first principles.

Responsibilities

• Interpret project briefs and client data sheets to size and specify product configurations.
• Apply mechanical engineering principles to determine loads, standards, and failure modes.
• Develop the engineering basis for designs and GA configurations.
• Produce drawing packages including GA, fabrication drawings, and BOMs.
• Review design outputs and address risks or inconsistencies.
• Participate in engineering reviews and constructability assessments.

Skills

SolidWorks

Mechanical design

R&D background

First principles analysis

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Communication across teams

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

AWMA is seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to deliver engineered designs in line with project scope and deadlines. You will leverage advanced SolidWorks modelling and first-principles analysis to ensure products meet quality, function, and manufacturability standards.

This role supports the engineering team and may serve as a technical authority for the product, with occasional travel to the head office in Cohuna, Victoria (about 3 hours north of Melbourne).