Senior Mechanical Design Engineer – Remote

The Bike And Brew; Cohuna; Remote; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

AWMA is seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer for a remote role with occasional travel to Cohuna, Victoria. You will independently deliver engineered designs aligning with project scope and deadlines, applying solid principles and maintaining high quality and manufacturability.

You bring extensive SolidWorks modelling, strong engineering fundamentals, and a proactive approach to technical reviews and collaboration across teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• 5+ years in mechanical design for customised products/projects.
• Proven SolidWorks modelling and drafting capabilities.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Size and specify product configurations from briefs and data sheets.
• Apply engineering principles to determine load cases and standards.
• Identify designs outside parameters and adapt as required.
• Develop engineering basis for GA and product configuration.
• Produce high-quality submittals for client and third-party review.
• Address routine technical queries from clients or internal teams.
• Create complete drawing packages including BOMs.
• Ensure tolerances and manufacturability considerations are met.
• Review outputs to detect inconsistencies or risks and mitigate.
• Participate in engineering and constructability reviews.

Skills

SolidWorks

Engineering fundamentals

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer – Remote

Posted 4 days ago

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.
• Deliver work that meets quality expectations and typically passes design and engineering checks with minimal revisions.
• Participate in engineering reviews and constructability reviews.

About you:

You will be a Mechanical Design Engineer Professional who has worked in a customised product and project delivery space for at least 5 years. You will bring:

• Extensive experience as a Mechanical Design Engineer, R&D background will be highly desirable
• Advanced SolidWorks 3d Modelling and Drafting Skills
• Strong capability in mechanical engineering first principles
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering
• High attention to detail and strong analytical capability
• Strong communicationskills and the ability to collaborate across teams

Our Recruitment Process

We keep our process practical and focused on getting to know how you think and work:

• Initial phone screening from the P&C team
• Personality and aptitude assessment
• Technical interview (Mechanical Engineering, SolidWorks, and relevant experience)
• Final on-site interview with key stakeholders
• Reference checks and Offer

Why AWMA:

We believe in innovation, open communication, inclusivity, and creating a work environment where everyone feels valued and empowered. You will be mentored and supported by people who have