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Senior Design Engineer


Company : AutoPacific Group


Location : Melbourne, Victoria


Created : 2026-01-31


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Accomplished in your working background as a Design Engineer, you are looking for an opportunity that combines your passion for all things automotive and outdoors, with your technical expertise and people leadership. The Opportunity We are on the hunt for a forward-thinking Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to join our innovative and dynamic team based at our corporate manufacturing site in Keysborough. Working with an iconic customer portfolio across the Original Equipment (OE) sector, you will lead the design, development and delivery of best-in-class automotive products that not only meet but exceed industry standards. What we need you to do Lead the charge on key customer projects, collaborating and working cross functionally, ensuring product specifications, product performance, cost target and project DIFOT are met Utilise Solidworks / CAD to design and develop new, manufacturable products, ensuring compliance with AS1100 standards. Deliver all assigned projects, managing detailed project plans, identifying risks, mitigation strategies, and contingency plans Organise FEA simulations and performance tests to refine your designs, prioritizing safety, performance, and compliance. Drive prototype development, iterating based on test data to perfect our offerings Partner with the manufacturing team to ensure seamless production processes and supply chain is capable and integrated into the development process. Play a key role in process improvements, internal audits, and maintaining our project management and drafting tools. Customer centric (internal & external) and collegial in your approach, you will create an environment that positively re-enforces the cross functional relationships and professional growth. What you bring to the table You are commercially inclined and possess a strong sense of ownership in seeing each task through to completion, allowing you to seamlessly manage multiple projects at any given time. Formal qualifications in Engineering (Mechanical/Mechatronics) CP Engineering/ NER or working towards accreditation Demonstrated knowledge of Design and Material Manufacturing Engineering Expertise and working knowledge of sheet metal, 3D CAD modelling, and FEA You''re well-versed in manufacturing processes, AS1100 drafting standards, and Australian Standards, legislation, and ADRs. Lead by doing - you excel at mentoring and fostering a collaborative team environment. With strong analytical skills and a solutions-driven mindset, you''re always ready to tackle new challenges. You''re adaptable and thrive in fast-paced, ever-evolving project landscapes. Be part of a team that''s reshaping and driving the future of automotive design #J-18808-Ljbffr