We are seeking a highly skilled and qualified Design Engineer to ensure the technical integrity of all product and equipment designs. In this critical role, your primary focus will be on leading the design process from concept to delivery, ensuring technical documentation aligns with client requirements, budget, and Australian industry standards. You will also play a key role in managing the efficiency of the design and drafting resources and continuously improving engineering systems. This is a chance to apply your expertise in a challenging and rewarding environment.
Who will you be working with?
You will report directly to the Engineering Manager and will be a vital member of the engineering team. A key part of your role will involve providing effective leadership and technical direction to the Design Drafters, monitoring their work quality and productivity. You will also liaise extensively with management, sales, operations, external clients, and suppliers, acting as the technical authority for all design decisions.
Our client is a well-established and innovative player in the Australian manufacturing industry, known for delivering complex and high-quality engineered products and equipment. They operate with a robust focus on technical precision, continuous improvement, and maintaining robust safety standards across all phases of design, manufacture, and installation. Joining this company means becoming part of a team dedicated to technical excellence and professional growth within a structured and supportive framework.
What are the benefits?
- A senior, autonomous role with significant responsibility and authority over technical design decisions.
- Opportunity to mentor and lead a team of Design Drafters.
- Contribute directly to the continuous improvement of engineering systems and product development.
- Engage with a diverse range of projects and internal/external stakeholders across the product lifecycle.
- Work within an established Australian business that values quality and safety in design (Safety in Design).
What will you be doing?
You will be responsible for the end-to-end design and engineering process. Key duties include:
- Engineering Design & Validation: Reviewing job files, performing essential engineering calculations, and ensuring all designs meet best manufacturing practices, budgets, and industry/client specifications.
- Compliance and Certification: Certifying drawings and technical documents to ensure compliance with relevant standards and specifications.
- Project Expediting: Liaising with clients to gain drawing approvals and expediting design deliverables to purchasing and the workshop to maintain critical production schedules.
- Team Leadership: Assisting with the training, development, and monitoring of Design Drafters, fostering a culture of accuracy and continuous improvement.
- Safety in Design: Ensuring safety and efficiency are paramount in all design decisions, carrying out hazard identification, risk assessment, and control.
- Technical Communication: Clearly communicating complex technical details with internal teams, suppliers, and clients, including site visits for surveys and problem-solving.
What do you need?
To thrive in this Design Engineer role, you must possess the following:
- Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering qualification is essential.
- RPEQ / Chartered Status (or working towards it) is strongly preferred.
- Proven, solid experience in engineering design calculation and applying technical principles to real-world manufacturing problems.
- Expert CAD modelling and drawing skills are essential.
- Experience with FEA modelling and results interpretation.
- Exceptional innovative and creative design skills with strong problem-solving ability.
- Demonstrated ability to effectively manage, motivate, and influence direct reports and other stakeholders.
- Solid planning, organisational, and delegation skills with a strong focus on meeting quality deadlines.
If you think this could be the role for you then please apply now! Or, if you have any questions, please contact Peter Cheal on pcheal@fuserecruitment.com.
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