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ROLE – Senior Mechanical Design Engineer  


SALARY - $120,000 - $140,000 per annum, dependent on experience  


TYPE – Permanent  


LOCATION – Adelaide, SA  


My client designs and manufactures bespoke heavy vehicle equipment. They are looking for a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to join their team in Adelaide on a permanent basis.  


The Senior Mechanical Design Engineer will ideally have the following attributes:
  • At least 4 years’ experience in Mechanical Design Engineering or a similar role
  • Previous experience designing heavy vehicles, trucks, trailers or similar equipment
  • A degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline
  • Highly skilled with 3D CAD, ideally SolidWorks, Inventor or similar
  • Strong experience designing fabricated components, sheet metal and structural steel
  • Excellent understanding of mechanical design principles, materials and manufacturing processes
  • Experience producing detailed engineering and manufacturing drawings
  • Strong understanding of fabrication, assembly and design for manufacture
  • Experience managing design projects from concept through to production
  • Ability to review designs, solve technical problems and implement design improvements
  • Experience working closely with manufacturing, fabrication and project teams
  • Strong communication skills and the ability to manage competing priorities
  • Ability to work autonomously and provide technical guidance to other team members
 

The Senior Mechanical Design Engineer role will involve:
  • Leading mechanical design projects from concept through to manufacture
  • Developing detailed 3D models, assemblies and engineering drawings
  • Designing components and assemblies for heavy vehicles and equipment
  • Reviewing designs to ensure accuracy, quality and manufacturability
  • Working closely with manufacturing and fabrication teams to resolve technical issues
  • Liaising with suppliers and external manufacturing providers
  • Maintaining engineering documentation, drawings and BOMs
  • Supporting prototype builds, testing and design validation
  • Identifying opportunities for design improvements and manufacturing efficiencies
  • Providing technical guidance and supporting other members of the design team
  • Working across a variety of bespoke engineering projects
 

If you are interested in this position, please apply with an up-to-date CV as soon as possible.