Mechanical Design Engineer

About the Role

We're partnering with a well-established Australian manufacturer specialising in the design and production of custom machinery for the food industry. With a strong reputation for delivering innovative, high-quality equipment, they're looking for an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer to join their Brisbane engineering team.

This is a hands-on design role where you'll take ownership of projects from concept through to manufacture, working closely with internal stakeholders to develop practical, fit-for-purpose machinery tailored to customer needs. If you enjoy solving engineering challenges and seeing your designs come to life, this is an excellent opportunity to make a genuine impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Design custom mechanical equipment using 3D CAD software
• Develop detailed manufacturing drawings and BOMs
• Manage projects from concept through to production and commissioning
• Liaise with production teams to ensure designs are practical and manufacturable
• Ensure designs comply with Australian Standards and industry requirements

What You'll Bring

• Degree-qualified Mechanical Engineer
• Proven experience in mechanical design engineering
• Strong proficiency with 3D CAD design software (SolidWorks, Inventor or similar)
• Experience designing custom machinery or industrial equipment
• Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to manage multiple projects

Salary & Benefits

• $120,000 - $150,000 + Super
• Permanent full-time office-based role in Logan, Brisbane
• Work on unique, custom-engineered projects from concept to completion
• Stable, growing business with ongoing career development opportunities
• Supportive engineering team with modern design tools and facilities

Apply Now

If you're a Mechanical Design Engineer looking to work on challenging custom machinery projects with a respected Australian manufacturer, we'd love to hear from you.