Remote Mechanical Design Engineer (SolidWorks) for Metalwork

Hunt St Pty Ltd; Philippines; On-site; PHP 884,000 - 1,058,000; Full time

Job summary

Hunt St Pty Ltd is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer based in the Philippines for a fully remote role via an Employer of Record (EOR) serving NZ clients.

You will translate architectural and concept drawings into fabrication-ready designs, create SolidWorks models and 2D drawings, and produce BOMs for architectural metalwork while coordinating with project managers, fabrication and site teams to ensure buildability and on-time delivery.

Qualifications

• Strong SolidWorks and fabrication detailing experience.
• Experience in fabrication, sheet metal, architectural metalwork, or similar design environments.
• Good understanding of manufacturing and fabrication processes.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to identify issues before production.
• Ability to work with incomplete or evolving information and proactively resolve problems.
• Practical mindset with focus on buildability and real-world outcomes.
• Good communication and coordination across design, production, and project teams.

Responsibilities

• Create accurate 3D models and 2D manufacturing drawings in SolidWorks
• Produce fabrication-ready shop drawings, assemblies, and BOMs for architectural metalwork projects
• Translate architectural and engineering drawings into practical fabrication details
• Design and detail components using mild steel, stainless steel, and aluminium
• Apply practical fabrication knowledge to cutting, folding, welding, assembly and installation requirements
• Identify and resolve design clashes, dimensional issues, and constructability risks before production
• Coordinate with project managers, fabrication teams, and site teams to ensure technical accuracy and buildability
• Maintain organised and accurate project documentation
• Support projects during fabrication and installation, assisting with issue resolution
• Contribute to internal design reviews and QA processes

Skills

SolidWorks

Fabrication detailing

Sheet metal

Architectural metalwork

Manufacturing processes

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Cross-functional coordination

Education

Mechanical Engineering or Drafting related

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

Hunt St Pty Ltd is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer based in the Philippines for a fully remote role via an Employer of Record (EOR) serving NZ clients.

You will translate architectural and concept drawings into fabrication-ready designs, create SolidWorks models and 2D drawings, and produce BOMs for architectural metalwork while coordinating with project managers, fabrication and site teams to ensure buildability and on-time delivery.