Senior Mechanical Design Engineer (SolidWorks)
Basic Trailers
Pooraka, Adelaide SA
Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
Full Time
We're a proudly Australian-owned trailer manufacturer building high-quality trailers right here in Adelaide.
From standard production trailers through to highly customised builds, we design, manufacture and continuously improve our products in-house.
We believe in practical solutions, strong systems and building things properly. If something can be made simpler, stronger or more efficient, we're interested in finding a better way.
As we continue to grow, we're looking for an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer to take ownership of our design function and help drive the next stage of product and manufacturing development.
About the Role
This is a senior engineering role focused on practical manufacturing outcomes and real-world product development.
You'll be responsible for custom trailer design, new product development, product improvements and manufacturing improvements across the business.
Working directly with production and management, you'll develop practical, buildable solutions and take projects from concept through to production.
We're looking for someone who can work independently, make sound engineering decisions and take ownership of outcomes without requiring constant direction.
Key Responsibilities
* Design custom trailers based on customer requirements
* Develop new trailer models, systems and components
* Improve existing products to reduce build time, complexity and cost
* Design jigs, tooling and workshop improvements
* Produce manufacturing‐ready SolidWorks models and drawings
* Create bills of materials and manufacturing documentation
* Work directly with workshop staff to identify and solve production issues
* Liaise with suppliers regarding technical requirements and components
* Validate designs against real fabrication and manufacturing constraintsManage projects from concept through to production release
* Contribute to ongoing product and process improvements
What We're Looking For
* Extensive SolidWorks experience designing products for manufacture
* Demonstrated experience delivering design outcomes from concept through to productionStrong understanding of fabrication and manufacturing environments
* Understanding of cutting, folding, welding and assembly processes
* Proven ability to own products, projects or engineering outcomes with minimal supervision
* Strong problem‐solving ability and attention to detail
* Australian working rights
What Will Set You Apart
* You enjoy working directly with fabrication and manufacturing teams
* You take ownership of engineering outcomes rather than simply producing drawings
* You identify and solve problems before they reach production
* You look for ways to simplify designs and improve build efficiency
* You think about how products will actually be manufactured before modelling them
* You are comfortable being the primary design resource within a business
What We Offer
* Full‐time secure position in a growing manufacturing business
* Direct involvement in real products and production outcomes
* Opportunity to influence products, tooling and manufacturing systems
* Structured environment with established systems and processes
* Monthly breakfasts, catered lunches and staff discounts
* Opportunity to help shape the future direction of our products and manufacturing systems
* Paid on time, every time
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