Mechanical Design Engineer

_{30th April, 2026}

ROLE – Mechanical Design Engineer
  
SALARY - $90,000 - $130,000 per annum, dependent on experience
  
TYPE – Permanent
  
LOCATION – Adelaide, SA
  
My client designs and manufactures a range of bespoke equipment. They are looking for a Mechanical Design Engineer to join their team in Adelaide on a permanent basis.
  
The Mechanical Design Engineer will ideally have the following attributes:

• At least 2 years of experience in a similar Mechanical Design Engineering position
• Degree qualified in Mechanical Engineering or similar
• Highly skilled with 3D CAD, ideally Inventor, SolidWorks, Fusion 360 etc.
• Previous experience working with a variety of materials including sheet metal, machined parts and injection molded plastics
• Good theoretical engineering knowledge of core principles and tight tolerances
• Strong practical skills with hand calculations, verification, validation, FEA, testing and prototyping
• Experienced designing products from concept to production
• Able to manage projects and work to deadlines and budgets
• Able to maintain technical documentation and BOM entry
• Able to work well individually as well as part of a team

  
The Mechanical Design Engineer role will involve:

• Using CAD for concept design and producing technical drawings
• Managing the full product lifecycle from concept to production
• Collaborating with different departments to ensure the smooth delivery of projects
• Liasing with manufacturing providers
• Being involved in final assembly
• Creating required documentation for design and project reports
• Updating 3D models and drawings
• Inputting parts into the MRP system and creating BOMs
• Checking drawings for sign off
• Working in a small, multi-disciplinary team on varied projects

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