Mechanical Design Engineer

Mechanical Design Engineer

Challenge Implements

Full Time position - 38hr week

Challenge Implements is Australia's largest manufacturer of front-end loaders and farming implements. We continue to grow and have supplied farmers around Australia for 70 years. Our head office is based in Orange NSW; we are seeking to appoint a Mechanical Design Engineer with an instinctive flair for design to join our team at our Tomago operations in Newcastle.

Are you an energetic people person with experience in Mechanical Engineering and have a proven record of producing efficient and innovative designs?  If so, please apply now!

We offer;

• Family friendly hours of work for our employees,
• 38hr working week, no weekend work!
• Work on design projects from start to finish, enjoy the satisfaction of seeing your hard work being delivered to happy customers.
• Work with some of the biggest brands in agriculture and construction.
• Work autonomously on projects while still having the support and integration of the engineering department in the Orange NSW head office.
• Potential to contribute, progress and grow your engineering career with this new branch of our established company.

About the Role

Based out of our Tomago facility in the beautiful Newcastle hunter region, you will be responsible for the design, development, and testing of new products.  This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a new chapter of a long running successful business that has been operating since 1957.

Reporting to the Tomago site Operations Manager, the role will involve:

• Design new farming/construction implements or other new products depending on the projects at the time.
• Production and testing of product prototypes.
• Produce documentation – required documentation such as manuals, reports, work instruction, drawings, etc.
• Inspect designed products to ensure specifications and quality requirements are met.
• Research and development work on existing and new products.
• Liaise with suppliers and customers as required to build and test prototypes.
• Assist head office with enquiries relating to newly designed products and product supply requirements.
• Manage product bill of materials.
• Manage documentation in Design Data Management program.
• Ensure that Workplace Health and Safety and Environmental objectives are achieved by establishing a strong commitment to safety and the environment.

Qualifications/Experience:

All application will be considered; we are looking for engineers who bring varying skills and experience to the engineering team and product development opportunities.

• Minimum of 2 years experience in a product design and development environment
• Be proficient in CAD – SolidWorks, or similar CAD software highly desirable
• Finite element analysis and mechanical engineering hand calculations
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite
• Excellent communication, report writing, interpersonal and diagnostic skills
• Problem-solving skills including fault diagnosis and repairs
• Experience designing vehicle/farming/construction implements will be highly valued
• A great work ethic, including a positive can-do attitude combined with a results-oriented approach, proactive and a sense of urgency
• Ability to work both independently and as a team player
• Hands on experience and mechanically minded applicants are desirable
• Experience in hydraulics also desirable

Salary figure to be determined by applicant experience and qualifications.

Desirable, (not Essential) Criteria for Position:

• Forklift Licence

Only applicants with FULL Australian Work Rights will be considered.  We will not be reviewing applicants seeking sponsorship.

Successful applicants must undergo and pass a Pre-employment Medical examination.

We do not accept unsolicited agency contact and are not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes/applications submitted.