Mechanical Design Draftsman

• WA

• Permanent Full time

• Closing on: Oct 1 2026

• Malcolm Thompson Pumps

The Opportunity

Malcolm Thompson Pumps (MTP) is looking for a Mechanical Design Draftsman who wants more than a routine drafting job. You'll own the full journey from concept to fabrication, designing detailed 2D and 3D models in SolidWorks, then watching your work come to life on the workshop floor.

There's also an exciting bonus to this role: opportunities to get hands-on with professional 3D laser scanning equipment, capturing real-world plant and equipment and turning point-cloud data into accurate, workable models. Prior experience here is a nice-to-have, not a must. If it's new to you, we'll support you to build the skill on the job.

If you take pride in a drawing that's just as useful on the shop floor as it is on screen, and you want real ownership of your projects within a well-established, growing engineering business, we'd love to hear from you.

Why You'll Love Working Here

• Genuine variety: no two weeks look the same. General arrangement drawings one day, on-site laser scanning the next.
• Real ownership: manage your own projects end-to-end, from tender concepts through to fabrication and quality inspection.
• Future-focused tech: opportunities to work with modern 3D scanning and point-cloud modelling tools alongside SolidWorks and SolidWorks PDM.
• Backed by a national leader: MTP is part of Questas Group, giving you the stability and career pathways of a national organisation with the culture of a specialist team.
• A workplace that looks after you: industry-leading parental leave, Fitness Passport, salary packaging and exclusive employee perks.
• Safety you can trust: a genuine "Home Safely Every Day" culture, not just a slogan.

What You'll Do

• Develop accurate 2D and 3D engineering models, assemblies and drawings using SolidWorks and AutoCAD
• Apply parametric modelling techniques to create flexible, easily modifiable designs
• Produce general arrangement drawings, detailed fabrication drawings, STEP files and Bills of Materials
• Manage manufacturing drawings, CAD models and revision control through SolidWorks PDM
• Support projects from initial scope through design, fabrication and quality inspection
• Work directly with fabricators and suppliers, including obtaining quotations and managing fabricated components
• Provide technical drawing support to workshop, service, branch and customer teams
• Prepare concept models and drawings to support tender proposals
• Ensure drawings and designs comply with relevant Australian and ISO standards
• Opportunity to get out from behind the desk: assist with 3D laser scanning and field data capture on-site, with training provided
• Opportunity to work with point-cloud data and downstream modelling as your skills develop

What You'll Bring

• Strong proficiency in SolidWorks and AutoCAD
• Experience producing detailed 2D drawings and parametric 3D models
• A solid understanding of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)
• Experience with manufacturing and fabrication drawings
• Strong spatial awareness and a sharp eye for detail
• Confidence communicating with engineers, machinists, fitters, sales teams, customers and fabricators

Nice to Have (Not Essential)

• Exposure to professional 3D laser scanning equipment and field data capture
• Familiarity with point-cloud registration or downstream modelling software

No experience in scanning or point-cloud work? That's fine. We're happy to train the right candidate.

About Malcolm Thompson Pumps

Malcolm Thompson Pumps is one of Australia's leading pump companies, delivering complete pump solutions across a broad range of industries. As part of Questas Group, MTP combines the resources and career opportunities of a national organisation with the specialist technical knowledge and practical, down-to-earth approach that has built its reputation across the Australian market.