Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

ROLE – Senior Mechanical Design Engineer  

SALARY - $150,000 - $175,000 per annum, dependent on experience  

TYPE – Permanent  

LOCATION – Adelaide, SA  

My client specialises in the design and manufacture of bespoke machinery and 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 5-8 years of experience in Mechanical Design Engineering, ideally within machinery, mining equipment or heavy industry
• Degree qualified in Mechanical Engineering or similar
• Highly skilled with 3D CAD software, ideally Inventor, SolidWorks, Fusion 360 or similar
• Experience designing bespoke machinery, heavy equipment, pumps, skids or industrial systems
• Strong understanding of Australian engineering standards and relevant design codes
• Proven experience managing the full design lifecycle, from concept and detailed design through to manufacture and commissioning
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, including fabrication, machining and assembly
• Experienced with engineering calculations, design verification, testing and validation
• Able to lead projects, manage technical requirements and coordinate the work of other engineers
• Confident mentoring junior engineers and providing technical guidance
• Able to work autonomously, manage competing priorities and deliver projects to deadlines

The Senior Mechanical Design Engineer role will involve:

• Leading the design and development of bespoke machinery and equipment from concept through to manufacture
• Producing detailed 3D models, engineering drawings and technical documentation
• Managing projects, design deliverables and technical requirements
• Ensuring designs comply with Australian standards and relevant engineering codes
• Working closely with manufacturing and fabrication teams to ensure designs are practical and fit for purpose
• Overseeing design reviews, calculations, testing and validation
• Providing technical leadership, mentoring engineers and coordinating project workloads
• Resolving design and manufacturing issues throughout the project lifecycle
• Working autonomously within a small, multidisciplinary team on varied engineering projects

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