Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

About the role

A client of the recruiter, a bespoke machine builder of packaging and automation equipment used in food, beverage and FMCG plants, is looking for an experienced or senior mechanical engineer. You will own mechanical design from sales handover and concept through detailed design, verification and release to manufacturing, helping turn customer requirements into practical, safe and easy-to-build machines.

Key responsibilities

• Lead mechanical design on assigned projects, turning customer specifications into manufacturable equipment
• Work closely with sales, projects, manufacturing, commissioning and service, and support pre-sales concepts and estimates
• Build concepts, 3D models, assemblies, drawings and BOMs in PTC Creo
• Plan design work against project milestones and raise risks and constraints early
• Carry out design calculations, technical reviews, drawing checks and verification
• Apply AS 4024 and relevant WHS standards, and contribute to machinery risk assessments and safety reviews
• Provide hands-on support during assembly, testing, installation and commissioning
• Work with international manufacturing colleagues to keep engineering outcomes consistent

Required profile

• Degree in mechanical engineering, mechatronics or similar
• Solid experience designing industrial machinery, automation or material handling equipment
• Good planning, problem-solving and communication skills across teams
• Valid driving licence and existing working rights for Australia
• Highly beneficial: packaging, case packing, palletising or conveying experience; mentoring or leading design reviews; installation and commissioning exposure

Required skills

• Strong 3D parametric CAD and production drawing skills (Creo preferred, but strong SolidWorks or Inventor users who can switch quickly will be considered)
• Working knowledge of AS 4024, design verification and design for manufacture
• Highly beneficial: Creo, engineering change control and ISO 9001 experience; CPEng or RPEQ registration or working towards it