Mechanical Design Engineer

Smith & Co Recruitment · Brisbane QLD 4000 · Full time
Posted 24d ago

Mechanical Design Engineer

Smith & Co Recruitment
~$120k - $150k(Estimated)
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KEY POINTS WE FOUND
  • Design bespoke machinery from concept through to manufacture
  • Join a collaborative engineering team delivering industry-leading solutions
  • Manage projects from concept through to production and commissioning

  • Monday to Friday office-based role with long-term stability
  • Design bespoke machinery from concept through to manufacture
  • Join a collaborative engineering team delivering industry-leading solutions

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. 

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Skills

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3d cadAustralian standardsBomsInventorManufacturing drawingsProblem solvingProject managementSolidworks

Perks & benefits

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Modern design tools and facilitiesOngoing career development opportunitiesSupportive engineering team

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