Senior Remote Mechanical Design Engineer

Alignerr Corp.; Cohuna; Hybrid; AUD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

AWMA seeks a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to deliver engineered designs aligned with project scope and deadlines, working remotely. You’ll apply SolidWorks to create robust, manufacturable solutions for water control infrastructure.

The role supports the wider Engineering team, may act as technical authority, and involves occasional travel to head office in Cohuna, Victoria. A strong engineering foundation and detailed, quality-driven approach are essential.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience as a Mechanical Design Engineer.
• Advanced SolidWorks 3D modelling and drafting.
• Strong capability in mechanical engineering first principles.
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• High attention to detail and strong analytical capability.
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate across teams.

Responsibilities

• Interpret project briefs to size and specify product configurations.
• Apply mechanical engineering principles to determine load cases, standards, and key failure modes.
• Identify when designs fall outside standard parameters and adapt solutions.
• Develop the engineering basis for designs, supporting GA and 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, BOM.
• Ensure designs consider tolerances, manufacturability, and interfaces with civil/structural elements.
• Review and validate design outputs, address inconsistencies or risks proactively.
• Deliver work that passes design/engineering checks with minimal revisions.
• Participate in engineering reviews and constructability reviews.

Skills

SolidWorks

Drafting

Mechanical engineering principles

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

AWMA seeks a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to deliver engineered designs aligned with project scope and deadlines, working remotely. You’ll apply SolidWorks to create robust, manufacturable solutions for water control infrastructure.

The role supports the wider Engineering team, may act as technical authority, and involves occasional travel to head office in Cohuna, Victoria. A strong engineering foundation and detailed, quality-driven approach are essential.