Senior Designer, Solidworks And Fea

Moddex Group; Maryborough; Remote; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

AWMA is seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to deliver engineered designs independently, meeting project scope and deadlines. The role emphasizes strong SolidWorks capability and applying mechanical engineering first principles to ensure quality, functionality, and manufacturability of AWMA products.

You will act as the technical authority within the Engineering and Design team, with occasional travel to Cohuna head office in Victoria.

Qualifications

• Strong SolidWorks capability and understanding of mechanical engineering first principles.
• Ability to independently size and specify product configurations from briefs and data sheets.
• Occasional travel to head office in Cohuna, Victoria (approx. 3 hours north of Melbourne).

Responsibilities

• Interpret project briefs and client data sheets to independently size and specify product configurations.
• Apply mechanical engineering principles to determine governing load cases, relevant standards, and key failure modes.
• Identify when designs fall outside standard parameters and adapt solutions as required.
• Develop the engineering basis for designs, supporting GA and overall product configuration.
• Produce high-quality technical submittals suitable for client and third-party review.
• Respond to routine technical queries from clients, contractors, or internal stakeholders.
• Independently produce complete drawing packages, including General Arrangements, fabrication drawings, and Bills of Materials (BOM).
• Ensure designs consider tolerances, manufacturability, and interfaces with civil and structural elements.
• Review and validate design outputs, identifying inconsistencies or risks and addressing them proactively.

Skills

SolidWorks

Mechanical engineering fundamentals

Job description

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer – Remote

Job Description

The Senior Mechanical Design Engineer works independently to deliverengineered designs in line with project scope and production deadlines.

With strong SolidWorks capability and a deep understanding of mechanical engineering first principles, this role ensures AWMA products are produced to a high standard of quality, functionality, and manufacturability.

This role supportsthe wider Engineering and Design team actingsometimesasthetechnical authorityfor the product.

This role requires occasional travel to head office,locatedin Cohuna, Victoria (approximately 3 hours north of Melbourne).

About AWMA

We are an internationally recognised company dedicated to creating solutions that support the environment. With over 25 years of experience, we specialise in the design, manufacture, and installation of water control infrastructure and water management systems. Our innovative solutions—including Water Control Gates,FloodFreeflood barriers, and Inlet and Fish Protection Screens—are helping lead the world towards a more sustainable future.

Key Responsibilities:

• Interpret project briefs and client data sheets to independently size and specify product configurations.
• Apply mechanical engineering principles todeterminegoverning load cases, relevant standards, and key failure modes.
• Identifywhen designs fall outside standard parameters and adapt solutions asrequired.
• Develop the engineering basis for designs, supporting General Arrangements (GA) and overall product configuration.
• Produce high-quality technical submittals suitable for client and third-party review.
• Respond to routine technical queries from clients, contractors, or internal stakeholders.
• Independently produce complete drawing packages, including General Arrangements, fabrication drawings, and Bills of Materials (BOM).
• Ensure designs consider tolerances, manufacturability, and interfaces with civil and structural elements.
• Review andvalidatedesign outputs,identifyinginconsistencies or risks and addressing them proactively