WE FIT UP THE BIG RIGS! From design, fabrication, to fitting up all the cool stuff on Prime Movers – Head Board Frames, Super Duty Guard Sets, Tool Boxes, Oil Tanks. You name it, we offer it! K-Drive brings our customers’ dreams to life by custom-building their (mostly brand-new) Prime Movers. We work with all the big names – Kenworth, Mack, Volvo, Scania, MAN – and the list keeps growing. Join our passionate, tight-knit team and help us build a legacy one truck at a time. At the heart of every K-Drive build is precision engineering and well-thought-out design. That’s where you come in. As our Mechanical Designer, you'll play a critical role in turning customer ideas into real-world, build-ready solutions. You’ll work closely with our engineers, sales team, and workshop crew to ensure every truck leaves our yard fit for purpose, compliant, and looking sharp. The Role: Convert customer concepts into detailed, functional designs that meet Australian Standards & ADRs Create and revise 3D CAD models and fabrication drawings using SolidWorks, focusing on sheet metal and custom vehicle components Generate clear, buildable engineering drawings and BOMs (Bills of Materials) Conduct manual take-offs and reverse engineer components as required (occasional site visits) Collaborate with sales, engineering, and fabrication teams to resolve design issues quickly Provide technical support to the workshop team during builds and fittings Maintain up-to-date drawing templates, model libraries, part numbers, and revision records Support quality assurance and compliance documentation Balance multiple drawing tasks to meet production schedules and client deadlines The Requirements: Diploma or Certificate in Mechanical Engineering, Drafting, or related field 3 years’ experience in a drafting or mechanical design role within automotive, manufacturing, or fabrication Advanced SolidWorks skills, particularly in sheet metal and assemblies (PDM experience preferred) Confident creating and managing technical drawings, BOMs, and documentation standards Strong understanding of fabrication techniques, tolerancing, and Australian vehicle standards High attention to detail with a strong drive for accuracy and quality Excellent communication skills to work with both technical and workshop teams Organised, self-motivated, and able to juggle priorities in a fast-paced environment If this sounds like the challenge you're ready for, send your updated CV through today! PLEASE NOTE: Shortlisted candidates will be invited to complete an automated video pre-screening as part of our recruitment process.