Senior Mechanical Design Engineer — Remote SolidWorks

Proquest Recruitment & Training; Cohuna; Remote; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

AWMA in Australia is seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to deliver engineered designs for water control infrastructure. You will apply first principles and advanced SolidWorks modelling to ensure high-quality, manufacturable solutions that meet project scope and deadlines.

The role may involve occasional travel to our head office in Cohuna, Victoria, about three hours north of Melbourne, and you will work within a collaborative engineering and design team to drive innovative, robust

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• 5+ years of experience in mechanical design engineering.
• R&D background is desirable.
• Strong SolidWorks 3D modelling and drafting capabilities.
• Excellent attention to detail and analytical skills.
• Strong communication and cross-team collaboration.

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 GA, fabrication drawings, and BOMs.
• Ensure designs consider tolerances, manufacturability, and interfaces with civil and structural elements.
• Review and validate design outputs, addressing inconsistencies or risks proactively.
• Deliver work that meets quality expectations and passes checks with minimal revisions.
• Participate in engineering and constructability reviews.

Skills

SolidWorks

Mechanical principles

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

AWMA in Australia is seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to deliver engineered designs for water control infrastructure. You will apply first principles and advanced SolidWorks modelling to ensure high-quality, manufacturable solutions that meet project scope and deadlines.

The role may involve occasional travel to our head office in Cohuna, Victoria, about three hours north of Melbourne, and you will work within a collaborative engineering and design team to drive innovative, robust