Senior Mechanical Designer: SolidWorks & FEA (Remote)

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

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.