Mechanical Design Engineer - Contract
Talent International, a leading Australian recruitment firm, has been engaged by our long-standing client, a leading ASX-listed manufacturer, to recruit an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer.
This is a long-term contract opportunity supporting a growing engineering team on complex heavy-industry projects based in Wollongong.
Role Details
Role Title: Mechanical Design Engineer
Contract Length: Initial 12 month contract
Location & WFH Flexibility: Wollongong | Hybrid (approx. 70% office / 30% site initially)
Daily Pay: Up to $110/hour
Role Overview
This role focuses on mechanical design and engineering support, working across brownfield projects within a multidisciplinary engineering team. The successful candidate will be responsible for reviewing existing designs and documentation, delivering new mechanical designs, and supporting both office-based and site activities.
The role is design-led (not purely drafting), with hands-on involvement across the full engineering lifecycle.
Key Responsibilities
* Mechanical design and engineering support across heavy industrial projects
* Review and update existing drawings, designs, and technical documentation
* Produce mechanical designs in line with Australian Standards
* Support drafting activities where required (AutoCAD essential)
* Collaborate with structural, electrical, and drafting teams
* Interface with site teams and support site-based engineering activities
* Take ownership of assigned tasks and run with them independently
Required Skills & Experience
* Degree-qualified Mechanical Engineer
* 5-10 years' experience, ideally closer to 10 years
* Strong background in heavy industry or mining environments
* Proven experience delivering mechanical design work on brownfield sites
* AutoCAD experience is essential
* Familiarity with Australian Standards and Australian project environments
* Ability to work autonomously while collaborating effectively within a team
Desirable (Not Essential)
* Experience with materials handling systems
* Inventor experience
* Previous site-based engineering exposure
Additional Details & Benefits
* Long-term contract with strong extension potential
* Opportunity to work within a growing engineering team (approx engineers)
* Balanced office and site split, with increased site exposure over time
* Standard 40-hour work week
* Weekend work not expected initially (may be required occasionally if site demands increase)
* Potential longer-term growth opportunities as the team continues to expand
To Apply
If this sounds like your next opportunity or you would like to hear more, please apply now and submit your resume.