Design Draftsperson

Overview

SGS Australia is a leading provider of Testing, Inspection, and Certification services, supporting multiple industries across the country with trusted expertise and technical excellence. Backed by SGS's global legacy of over 140 years, we operate one of the largest networks of accredited laboratories and field facilities in Australia, with more than 50 offices and laboratories and over 1,400 employees across Australia. We are accredited by NATA and ISO 9001, ensuring our services meet both Australian and international standards.

The Energy Minerals unit, based in Alexandria, has a Technical Services team with extensive experience providing a wide range of mechanical sampling services to the coal and minerals industry, including the design, manufacture, and supply of sampling systems. We currently have an opening for a Design Draftsperson.

Responsibilities

• Preparing arrangement and detailed drawings using AutoCAD 2D/3D and the latest Inventor release for mechanical sampling projects.
• Issuing accurate manufacturing drawings to fabricators.
• Reviewing and checking drawings generated by others to ensure compliance with relevant standards and SGS/project specifications.
• Using existing Inventor models from the SGS library to streamline the process from concept to detailed manufacturing drawings.
• Delivering designs and drawings within agreed project schedules, maintaining high accuracy and minimizing errors.
• Adhering to all relevant standards and ensuring engineering calculations are correct.
• Liaising effectively with clients and suppliers regarding drawings as required.

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to innovative mechanical sampling projects while working within a skilled and collaborative technical team.

Qualifications

To succeed in this role, you will bring:

• A high level of proficiency with AutoCAD and Inventor, with extensive relevant experience in mechanical design.
• Strong experience in engineering design and calculations, applying your technical knowledge to deliver accurate and practical solutions.
• Evidence of tertiary qualifications in Mechanical Engineering, a Mechanical Engineering Certificate, or a relevant trade qualification.
• Draftsperson experience, preferably in mechanical or industrial projects.
• Intermediate Microsoft Office skills.
• A current driver's license.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to liaise effectively with clients, suppliers, and colleagues.

This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a hands-on technical environment and enjoys contributing to innovative mechanical projects while engaging with a range of stakeholders.

Additional Information
Benefits

• As a company, we have embraced the shift to flexible work
• Sustainability is embedded in our culture and the way we do business
• Paid parental leave
• Paid time for volunteering day and blood donations
• Corporate health & wellbeing offers
• Ongoing learning & development
• Career development opportunities (Nationally and Globally)
• SGS Rewards: Our employee benefits platform with access to retail and online discounts and cashback

COME TO WORK AND BE 100% YOU

SGS Australia supports a diverse workforce, we encourage applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities, and cultures – including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, the LGBTQI+ community and people living with disability. Providing employment opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people is an important part of our SGS Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP). We truly believe the diversity among us will continue to foster a strong, innovative, and forward-thinking workplace.

SGS Australia acknowledges and pays respect to the past, present and future Traditional Custodians and Elders of this nation and the continuation of cultural, spiritual, and educational practices of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

Job Details

• Seniority level: Not Applicable
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Design
• Industries: Retail Office Equipment, Consumer Services, and Oil and Gas

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