Senior Project Engineer

Heat and Control; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Heat and Control, Inc. is seeking a Senior Project Engineer in Brisbane to own technical direction of major capital equipment projects. You will guide teams, collaborate with customers, and ensure solutions meet specifications from concept to commissioning.

The role requires 10-15 years’ experience in food/manufacturing with hands-on 3D design (Inventor) and CAD proficiency, plus strong DFMs and stakeholder management. Occasional travel and cross-functional collaboration are included.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• 10-15 years' experience delivering engineered projects in food, dairy, FMCG or related manufacturing sectors.
• At least 6 years hands-on design experience with 3D modelling and AutoCAD.
• Strong understanding of Design for Manufacturability (DFM).
• Experience with food processing equipment is highly desirable; strong analytical ability is essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead teams of 1-5 mechanical design engineers on specs, sizing and detailed requirements.
• Manage 3D equipment design using Autodesk Inventor.
• Oversee 2D drafting: layouts, P&ID, and process diagrams with AutoCAD.
• Review customer specs, commercial documents, and internal standards to define scope.
• Organise peer reviews and risk assessment; monitor drawing release schedules.
• Support fabrication and installation across manufacturing, service, and site visits.

Skills

10-15 years' experience

3D modelling

AutoCAD

Autodesk Inventor

DFM (Design for Manufacturability)

Team leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Autodesk Inventor

AutoCAD

SAP

Job description

Are you a seasoned engineering professional who thrives on solving technical challenges, leading talented teams, and delivering world-class equipment solutions? Do you want to work on large-scale projects where your expertise directly influences the performance, reliability, and success of cutting-edge food processing systems?

If you’re driven by excellence and inspired by innovation, this is your opportunity to make a lasting impact.

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Project Engineer to take ownership of the technical direction of major capital equipment projects, guiding teams, collaborating closely with customers, and ensuring every solution exceeds expectations.

Your Impact

As the primary technical authority for your projects, you will:

Lead teams of 1-5 mechanical design engineers

on component specifications, equipment sizing, and detailed engineering requirements.

Manage 3D equipment design

using Autodesk Inventor and oversee the development of industrial food processing and packaging equipment models.

Manage 2D drafting activities

including equipment layouts, installation drawings, piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs), and process flow diagrams using AutoCAD.

Review customer specifications, commercial documents, and internal standards

to clearly define project scope.

Organise and contribute to peer review meetings

including Risk Assessment generation and validation.

Size mechanical and powertrain components such as shafts, bearings, gearboxes, sprockets, and drives.

Size heat transfer and fluid flow components including pumps, valves, burners, and heat exchangers.

Specify purchased components including sensors, switches, and other critical parts.

Monitor design and drawing release schedules to prevent project delays and maintain momentum.

Support fabrication within our fully equipped manufacturing facility, including machining, sheet metal, LaserJet cutting, and welding.

Work alongside our field service team to support installation, commissioning, and equipment start-ups.

Attend site visits to review equipment during construction and commissioning.

Travel occasionally to customer facilities for technical meetings and troubleshooting.

This is a role where you guide solutions from concept to commissioning - and see the results of your work operating in real facilities around the world.

About You

You are a confident technical leader with a proven ability to bring complex engineering projects to life. To succeed, you’ll bring:

A tertiary qualification in Mechanical Engineering.

10-15 years' experience delivering engineered projects within the Food, Dairy, FMCG, or related manufacturing industries.

At least 6 years of hands-on design experience with 3D modelling and AutoCAD.

Strong understanding of Design for Manufacturability (DFM) principles.

Experience in food processing equipment - highly desirable, but strong analytical ability is essential.

SAP experience - advantageous.

Excellent communication skills, exceptional stakeholder management, and the ability to guide teams with clarity and confidence.

You’re not just technically strong - you’re a collaborator, an innovator, and someone who leads by example.

Why Join Us?

Work with a global leader in food processing equipment.

Influence large capital projects that shape the future of the industry.

Lead talented engineering teams and collaborate across design, manufacturing, service, and customer groups.

Be part of a culture that values expertise, continuous improvement, and engineering excellence.

Enjoy variety, challenge, and the opportunity to see your work come to life - from concept to installation.

Ready to Lead the Next Breakthrough?

If you're a highly skilled engineer who thrives in a dynamic project environment and is ready to take ownership of major technical solutions, we want to hear from you.