Lead Mechanical Design Engineer / Draftsman
Job No:
59004
Location:
Dalby, QLD
- Design innovative products for a leading local company that attracts national & international clients!
- Highly attractive salary subject to experience and qualifications!
- True work/life balance!
About the Organisation
Aust-Mech, Australian Conveyor Systems Pty Ltd is a family owned Australian company founded over 26 years ago. They specialise in the design and manufacture of quality, high performance bulk materials handling equipment for the agricultural, mining and manufacturing industries.
In addition to their extensive range of standard equipment, Aust-Mech also custom design and manufacture equipment to suit client applications and solve materials handling problems. Their workshops are well equipped to handle most general engineering tasks and are also equipped for 'one off' or 'prototyping' design and / or fabrication projects.
The quality, attention to detail and the ability of Aust-Mech to meet clients requirements has secured their place as a leading supplier of bulk materials handling equipment throughout Australia and overseas.
About Life in Dalby
Situated on the rich soils of the Darling Downs, Dalby is just 211 km north west of Brisbane and is at the crossroads to Toowoomba, Kingaroy, Roma, Mundubbera and Goondiwindi. Although living in a rural community you'll find that within a three hour drive you can be on the stunning beaches of the Gold or Sunshine coasts or in the State capital, Brisbane.
Dalby and the surrounding Shire are at the centre of rich coal and natural gas reserves which underpin the power generation industry for SE Qld. The region is renowned as a rich agricultural area, growing crops such as cotton, sorghum, wheat, barley, sunflowers, chickpeas, mung beans and corn, as well as the production of lamb, beef and pork.
The Dalby region is a vibrant "go ahead" rural community with a town population of approximately 12,000 with a further 5,000 residing in the surrounding Western Downs region. As well as large coal and gas fired power stations, it has the largest grain receival depot in Queensland, the largest one day livestock market in Australia, one of the largest regional industrial and agricultural manufacturing sectors, and a thriving social and retail scene.
Each year, Dalby hosts the Australian Cotton Week Festival, an event staged in March which attracts thousands of visitors. Two Environmental Parks in close proximity to Dalby feature pristine rainforest, a natural lake and flora and fauna in their natural habitat. Dalby is an ideal family community with public and private schools, TAFE, childcare, shopping centres, banks, healthcare and just about any sporting club you could name.
About the Opportunity
Due to recent growth, Aust-Mech has a new and exciting opportunity for a Lead Mechanical Design Engineer / Draftsman to join their dynamic team in Dalby, QLD.
Working closely with the founder of the company as well as the production team, you'll be responsible for designing and drafting light industrial and agricultural machinery. This is a crucial and highly varied role which will offer you the opportunity to join a leader in bulk materials handling machinery design and manufacture.
You'll be tasked with breathing life into customer design wishes and, in the process, solving crucial problems across a broad range of industries.
Some of your day-to-day responsibilities will include (but are will not be limited to):
- Developing mechanical concepts and designs including making calculations and analysing results;
- Translating your design concepts into general and manufacturing drawings using established drafting principles;
- Drafting using CAD software - Solidworks;
- Liaising with the production shop to ensure the efficient and high quality manufacture of products;
- Contributing to the ongoing development of Aust-Mech's existing product range; and
- Managing and maintaining design office protocols, files and data.
If you're looking to take your mechanical design and drafting career to the next level, Aust-Mech can offer you the opportunity to not only contribute to the ongoing development of leading products but also the design and development of custom solutions.
To be considered, you'll have extensive experience in mechanical design coupled with an excellent understanding of mechanical engineering principles, including the ability to convert those principles into detailed product designs and manufacturing drawings. The ideal applicant will have experience in the design and drafting for the bulk materials handling industry, however candidates strong experience in other industries will also be considered.
You'll also require proven and extensive experience using CAD software, preferably Solidworks.
Austmech is looking for a competent Mechanical Design professional who enjoys life in a regional community and is in it for the long haul. You'll be honest and transparent with strong communication skills, especially when communicating technical aspects of a design to the production team as well as non-technical customers.
This is a 'hands-on' role so you'll also need a level of mechanical competence and the practical skills needed in an engineering and manufacturing environment.
While not essential, qualifications in Mechanical Engineering will be highly regarded.
About the Benefits
You will be working in a small, close-knit team environment and will be provided with opportunities for growth and advancement within the company.
A highly attractive salary of $80,000 - $100,000 neg is on offer for this crucial role subject to qualifications and more importantly, relevant experience.
With opportunities to work with a wide range of clients, from small local businesses through to large multinational corporations, you'll enjoy excellent variety as you contribute to the design and manufacture of innovative products.
Don't miss out on this opportunity to step up and join the leader in bulk material handling design and manufacture - Apply Now!
This is a great new opportunity within a rapidly growing organisation, and qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.