Senior Mechanical Design Engineer - SolidWorks (Heavy)

Recruit Inc Pte Ltd; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

RECRUIT AUSTRALIA PROFESSIONALS is seeking two Senior Mechanical Design Engineers to join an Australian manufacturer of large, complex mechanical equipment. You will hands-on design and model heavy industrial machinery, taking projects from initial concept through to manufacture.

SolidWorks expertise and experience with PDM are essential. The role targets engineers with a strong background in heavy vehicles, mining equipment or large fabricated assemblies, offering the chance to influence

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
• SolidWorks 3D modelling and complex assembly design - essential
• Strong experience in heavy industrial manufacturing, heavy equipment or specialised machinery
• Proven ability to design complete mechanical equipment, not just components
• Advanced SolidWorks 2D drafting, GD&T and SolidWorks PDM experience
• Sound mechanical, structural and integration engineering knowledge
• Understanding of welding, fabrication, machining and manufacturing processes
• Experience taking designs from concept to finished equipment

Responsibilities

• Design complex, purpose-built mechanical equipment for heavy industrial applications.
• Develop advanced SolidWorks 3D models, large assemblies and detailed manufacturing drawings.
• Take responsibility for complete engineering design projects from concept through to manufacture.
• Design heavy fabricated structures, mechanical assemblies, frames, supports and integrated equipment.
• Produce detailed SolidWorks 2D drawings incorporating GD&T.
• Utilise SolidWorks PDM for design documentation and revision control.
• Undertake engineering calculations, structural assessments and design reviews.
• Consider structural integrity, load distribution, weight optimisation and component integration.
• Work with hydraulic, pneumatic, pumping, piping and associated mechanical systems.
• Prepare bills of materials, technical specifications and engineering documentation.
• Ensure designs comply with applicable Australian Standards and regulatory requirements.
• Work closely with workshop, fabrication, welding and production teams to resolve manufacturing challenges.
• Provide practical engineering support throughout fabrication, assembly and final production.

Skills

SolidWorks

3D modelling

FEA

Engineering calculations

Education

Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks PDM

GD&T

Job description

RECRUIT AUSTRALIA PROFESSIONALS is seeking two Senior Mechanical Design Engineers to join an Australian manufacturer of large, complex mechanical equipment. You will hands-on design and model heavy industrial machinery, taking projects from initial concept through to manufacture.

SolidWorks expertise and experience with PDM are essential. The role targets engineers with a strong background in heavy vehicles, mining equipment or large fabricated assemblies, offering the chance to influence