Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

ProFound People; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

ProFound People partners with a Melbourne-based engineering firm to recruit a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer. The role focuses on leading heavy equipment design from concept to production, with strong emphasis on 3D CAD and manufacturing collaboration.

The successful candidate will have at least 3 years' experience in mechanical design, a degree in mechanical engineering, and proven ability to deliver detailed drawings and BOMs while guiding junior designers.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in Mechanical Design Engineering or similar
• Experience designing heavy equipment or machinery
• Knowledge of thermal management beneficial
• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline
• Proficiency with 3D CAD (SolidWorks/Inventor)
• Experience drawing fabrication components and structural steel
• Understanding of design principles, materials and manufacturing processes
• Experience producing detailed drawings and BOMs
• Ability to review designs and implement improvements
• Strong communication and prioritisation skills

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical design projects from concept through to manufacture
• Develop detailed 3D models, assemblies and drawings
• Design components and assemblies for heavy equipment
• Review designs for accuracy, quality and manufacturability
• Coordinate with manufacturing and fabrication teams to resolve issues
• Liaise with suppliers and external manufacturers
• Maintain engineering documentation, drawings and BOMs
• Support prototype builds, testing and validation
• Identify opportunities for design improvements and manufacturing efficiencies
• Provide technical guidance to other design team members
• Work on diverse bespoke engineering projects

Skills

Mechanical design

3D CAD

Heavy equipment design

Fabricated components design

Design for manufacture

Engineering drawings

Thermal management knowledge

Project leadership

Autonomous work

Supplier liaison

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Inventor

Job description

ROLE - Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

SALARY - $110,000 - $140,000 per annum, dependent on experience

TYPE - Permanent

LOCATION - Melbourne, VIC

My client designs and manufactures bespoke heavy equipment and complex mechanical systems. They are looking for a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to join their team in Melbourne on a permanent basis.

The Senior Mechanical Design Engineer will ideally have the following attributes:

• At least 3 years' experience in Mechanical Design Engineering or a similar role
• Previous experience designing heavy equipment, machinery, mechanical systems, heavy vehicles, trucks or similar equipment
• Knowledge of thermal management and heat transfer would be beneficial
• A degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline
• Highly skilled with 3D CAD, ideally SolidWorks, Inventor or similar
• Strong experience designing fabricated components, sheet metal and structural steel
• Excellent understanding of mechanical design principles, materials and manufacturing processes
• Experience producing detailed engineering and manufacturing drawings
• Strong understanding of fabrication, assembly and design for manufacture
• Experience managing design projects from concept through to production
• Ability to review designs, solve technical problems and implement design improvements
• Strong communication skills and the ability to manage competing priorities
• Ability to work autonomously and provide technical guidance to other team members

The Senior Mechanical Design Engineer role will involve:

• Leading mechanical design projects from concept through to manufacture
• Developing detailed 3D models, assemblies and engineering drawings
• Designing components and assemblies for heavy equipment
• Reviewing designs to ensure accuracy, quality and manufacturability
• Working closely with manufacturing and fabrication teams to resolve technical issues
• Liaising with suppliers and external manufacturing providers
• Maintaining engineering documentation, drawings and BOMs
• Supporting prototype builds, testing and design validation
• Identifying opportunities for design improvements and manufacturing efficiencies
• Providing technical guidance and supporting other members of the design team
• Working across a variety of bespoke engineering projects