Toowoomba, QLD
About us:
TUFF Australia recently celebrated its 23rd anniversary, and it is a leading supplier of Australian-made accessories to the 4WD and transport sectors. The business is known for brands such as TUFF Bullbars, Ultimate Truck Bullbars and TUFF Coatings. TUFF is also a leading supplier of four-wheel drive accessories and upgrades, providing a one-stop-shop for complex vehicle builds and fleet fit outs. TUFF has over 100 employees and has grown significantly in the past three years. TUFF commenced operations in North America in December of 2023 and with major expansion expected in the coming three years, a new vacancy has arisen for a design engineer to assist with research and development and product improvement.
About the role:
We are seeking a Design Mechanical Engineer to join the engineering team at our facility in Toowoomba.
Reporting to the Operations Manager, you will be part of a highly efficient team of Mechanical Engineers. This is a business-critical role playing a key part in TUFF's growth strategy and future success.
Duties:
* Prepare drawings in Solidworks, review and approve new designs.
* Maintain and administrate PDM.
* Help with the development of new products.
* Identify engineering improvements to increase efficiency.
* Demonstrate a high degree of technical knowledge, providing oversight and supervision to ensure successful project delivery.
* Provide positive contributions to our team culture.
Requirements:
* A degree in Mechanical Engineering.
* Minimum 3 years in Mechanical Design Engineering.
* Strong understanding of Australian engineering codes and standards.
* Exceptional problem-solving skills and a creative approach to overcoming engineering challenges.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills to convey mechanical engineering outcomes with suitable language that can be understood by clients, stakeholders, and other engineering disciplines.
Desirable:
* CPEng and RPEQ, or actively working towards (highly regarded).
* Strong understanding of sheet metal designs.
* Production and welding experience.
* An interest in 4WD products.
* Interest in technological advancements.
Please Note: This is not a Visa Sponsorship position.