MECHANICAL MATERIALS HANDLING DESIGN ENGINEER
MECHANICAL MATERIALS HANDLING DESIGN ENGINEER
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MECHANICAL MATERIALS HANDLING DESIGN ENGINEER
Our Client
Is one of Australia's largest exporters of premium Hay to the world, supporting dairy farming communities with high-quality, reliable forage solutions.
Our client remains the only hay exporter company in Australia that undertakes rigorous quality and nutritional testing, redefining how the Australian export industry operates by taking their product to the highest level, looking after the environment and technology which are key to ensuring the quality and consistency of the product is at highest levels for the local and export market at all times, as well as traceability.
Drawing on your learnings from a successful career in Materials Handling engineering design solutions, you will be self-motivated to oversee and achieve innovative solutions to complex design challenges, stepping in to a project leadership role, providing excellent support to the Engineering Manager, managing, and validating the design review specifications for new hydraulic hay processing equipment.
The successful candidate can be based in either China (Shanghai) or Australia, as our client will support Australian visa sponsorship for single and family status as well as relocation costs to Australia once successful.
About the role
Key Responsibilities:
* Review and validate detailed manufacturing design specifications for new hydraulic hay processing equipment
* Evaluate technical suitability and feasibility of proposed designs, ensuring alignment with automation and production goals, and safety standards
* Identify and implement automation-driven improvements to optimise equipment design, reduce, or eliminate manual handling, and improve production efficiency
* Recommend design modifications to enhance reliability, maintainability, and operational efficiency
* Assess design specifications of control systems, including PLCs, sensors, and actuators
* Assess testing results to ensure manufacturing throughputs and finished goods meet specifications
* Participate in equipment installation, commissioning, testing, and troubleshooting to ensure performance targets are met
* Document technical evaluations, design changes, and process improvements in line with quality and compliance standards
Existing machinery
* Identify technical innovation, improvement and automation opportunities in existing plant and equipment to maximise reliability and production efficiency and minimise manual handling
* Work with Manager Engineer to identify and acquire plant and parts at lower cost (without sacrifice to quality)
* Project manage technology innovation projects for mechanical improvements
* Work with Manager Business Systems & Technology Innovation to identify technology driven improvements and/or automation using AI or other available technology
About You
Must be a detail-oriented project design engineer with a strong background in bulk material handling.
Your qualifications and experience include:
* Industrial, Manufacturing, Mechatronics, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field
* Post graduate qualifications (Highly desirable)
* Bi-lingual in Mandarin and English (preferred)
* Demonstrated experience in manufacturing engineering or industrial automation, preferably in heavy machinery, hydraulics, or agricultural equipment
* Strong understanding of hydraulic systems, automation technologies, and production line integration
* Proficiency in industrial control systems
* Demonstrated ability to optimise mechanical designs through automation concepts and lean manufacturing principles
* Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
* Familiarity with Australian manufacturing and safety regulations highly desirable
* Hands-on experience in a production environment with a focus on continuous improvement and innovation
* Excellent understanding and experience in software platforms
* Excellent relationship building skills with internal and external stakeholders
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills and leading diverse teams
* Exceptional communication and stakeholder management abilities to facilitate project collaboration.
What We Offer:
* Stable permanent employment with a rewarding annual salary (above market standards)
* Australian visa sponsorship and relocation for single or family status (From China – Shanghai)
* Opportunities to work on industry-leading bulk material handling projects
* Professional growth and development within a technically specialized engineering environment
* A collaborative and forward-thinking team dedicated to engineering innovation
* If you're ready to take on exciting challenges apply today and become part of a team that's driving engineering excellence across Australia
To Apply:The ideal candidates will be from a similar industry and worked as a Materials Handling Design Engineer in their career.
To request more information on the position please call Paul M: 0404 864 208
Or If you think you have the skills, speak Mandarin and ready to start, please call me immediately.
Or apply by clicking on the link.
Successful Chinese Citizen will be provided with Australian Sponsorship Visa.
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Not Applicable
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Industries
Design Services, Machinery Manufacturing, and Industrial Machinery Manufacturing
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