Principal Mechanical Designer

2 days ago

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia beBeeMechanical Full time $120,000 - $140,000
Mechanical Design Engineer

We are seeking a skilled Mechanical Design Engineer to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing and developing mechanical solutions for complex systems, as well as maintaining and updating technical documentation.


Key Responsibilities:
  • Design and develop practical and cost-effective mechanical solutions for complex systems
  • Maintain and update technical documentation, ensuring accuracy and version control
  • Execute engineering change requests (ECRs) and implement improvements based on user and manufacturing feedback
  • Review and manage bills of materials (BOMs) for accuracy and cost-effectiveness
  • Collaborate with engineering and production teams to optimise designs for manufacture and deployment

Required Skills and Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Mechatronic, or a related engineering discipline
  • 3–5 years of hands-on mechanical design experience, ideally within a regulated or defence-related environment
  • Strong proficiency with 3D CAD software (preferably AutoCAD Inventor), FEA, and drafting to AS1100 standards
  • Experience designing enclosures and mechanical assemblies (e.g. sheet metal, racks)
  • Good understanding of manufacturing processes and familiarity with basic electrical/electronic integration
  • Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced, project-driven environment
  • Strong communication skills and a collaborative approach to work
  • Australian citizenship (required due to project security requirements)
  • Eligible for or currently holding Baseline Security Clearance
  • Eligible for RPEQ or NER registration preferred
  • Experience working in maritime or defence-related environments is an advantage

Benefits:

This role offers the opportunity to work on technically challenging systems alongside a collaborative and high-performing team.


Please note that Australian citizenship is required due to project security requirements.

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