OverviewDesign Engineer (Mechanical/Industrial) — Bike Racks & Vehicle AccessoriesLocation: Remote (Australia) – Adelaide preferred; regular manufacturer & site visits.
Employment: Full-time, permanent.
Reports to: Founder/Director.
Works with: Manufacturers (AU/China/EU), third-party labs & QC partners; external consulting engineer (transition support).
Start: November/December 2025 (versatile).
Salary: Competitive + super (DOE).
What you'll doTurn concepts into CAD quickly: Produce robust parts & assemblies.Own drawings & file management: GD&T;, weld symbols, finishes, cut lists, flat patterns/bend tables; clean PDM, revision control, ECO/ECR.DFM for fabricated products: Laser-cut/tube-laser, bending, welding, galvanising/powder coat, hardware selection, efficient assembly.Run FEA: Linear statics, buckling; basic fatigue where relevant; sanity-check with hand calcs; correlate with field/site tests.Release packs: Drawings + BOMs + cut lists + assembly/pack instructions + QC check sheets – liaise closely with manufacturers.Prototyping & test: Build/commission jigs and fixtures; develop practical test setups; support field/site testing and sample sign-offs.Work with manufacturers & third parties: Resolve DFM feedback, tolerances, coatings/corrosion, packaging, and production issues.Compliance & documentation: Read/apply relevant standards/regulations; maintain test plans/records and traceability to support certification.Must-haves3+ years in mechanical/industrial design for fabricated products (metal based laser-cut/welded assemblies preferred).
Strong CAD and excellent drawings — care about fit, stack-ups, and clear notes.Proven Design for Manufacturing instincts and practical workshop experience.Hands-on FEA proficiency: Set up loads/BCs/contacts, mesh efficiently, interpret results to drive decisions (with supporting first principles).
Disciplined with files (naming, PDM, revisions, ECO/ECR) and calm under fast iteration.Able to communicate clearly in a fast-paced, idea-rich environment.Qualifications: Show your portfolio, drawings, and FEA examples that prove you can do the work.Tools & softwareLicences provided; open to recommendations.
Historically used SolidWorks (CAD/Simulation), ANSYS, and SimScale.Work to a wide variety of international and domestic regulations and standards (details vary by project).
Understand legal obligations: duty of care, product liability/recall risk, use of licensed standards, and keeping compliance evidence current.Quality mindset: ISO-style documentation, incoming QC/process capability, traceability (labels/serials).
How success will be measuredError-free, on-time design releases that build and fit first time — validated by FEA and field/site tests, with low ECO churn and tidy files.PracticalitiesHours: Full-time, remote within Australia, with periodic on-site days at manufacturers and for field/site testing.Travel: Regular domestic visits (VIC/SA/NSW); China ~monthly (typically 4–5 days); international trips about every 2–3 months EU-USA.
Test-track days are rare; field/site testing is ongoing.Physical: Occasionally lift/carry ~20 kg; work safely around vehicles and test rigs.Unlock job insightsSalary • Number of applicants • Skills matchYour application will include the following questions:Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?
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