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Mechanical Design Draftsperson
- Posted 01 July 2025
- LocationBrisbane
- Job type Permanent
- DisciplineIndustrial & Manufacturing
- Reference1357221
Job description
Join a specialist manufacturer at the forefront of stainless steel packaging equipment tailored for the food processing industry. With a strong reputation for quality, innovation, and reliability, we design and build fully customized solutions for Australia’s leading food producers.
We are seeking an experienced and hands-on Mechanical Design Draftsperson to join our collaborative and high-performing team. You’ll take ownership of end-to-end design processes – from concept through to fabrication – helping bring complex machines to life with a strong focus on hygiene, efficiency, and performance.
What You’ll Do:
We are seeking an experienced and hands-on Mechanical Design Draftsperson to join our collaborative and high-performing team. You’ll take ownership of end-to-end design processes – from concept through to fabrication – helping bring complex machines to life with a strong focus on hygiene, efficiency, and performance.
What You’ll Do:
- Create 2D and 3D models and detailed manufacturing drawings using Inventor (or similar)
- Design custom stainless steel machinery for food-grade packaging lines
- Liaise with internal teams including fabrication, sales, and project engineers
- Ensure designs meet relevant safety, hygiene, and functional standards
- Modify and improve existing designs to suit evolving client needs
- Support prototype builds and troubleshooting during testing/commissioning
- Tertiary qualifications in Mechanical Engineering or similar
- Proven experience designing machinery or fabricated components, ideally for food or packaging environments
- Strong CAD skills – Inventor preferred
- Sound knowledge of stainless steel design and fabrication methods
- Understanding of hygienic design principles and industry regulations
- Excellent attention to detail and the ability to problem-solve on the fly
- Work with a supportive team in a fast-paced, growing manufacturing business
- Be hands-on in the full design-to-build lifecycle
- Play a key role in delivering bespoke, Australian-made machinery
- On-site workshop, collaborative environment, and real impact