Mechanical Product Design Engineer $90k-$100k super | Hybrid | Eastern Suburbs Melbourne Engineers here design products from scratch, not iterations of someone else's work Long-form engineering projects with genuine technical complexity Hybrid, autonomous and a clear path to project leadership Most design engineering jobs involve tweaking products that already exist. This one sits inside a specialised R&D environment designing complex engineered systems from scratch, backed by an experienced global engineering group. The work is technical. The industry is niche. Most engineers who land here end up staying. We’re looking for an engineer who enjoys solving real engineering problems, working closely with manufacturing teams and taking genuine ownership of projects. This role would suit someone with around 3 years of experience in a manufacturing or assembly-based environment who wants more autonomy, more technical depth and a clear path into leading projects over time. What you’ll be doing Designing mechanical systems and products using Autodesk Inventor and AutoCAD Developing 3D models, fabrication drawings, assembly drawings and P&IDs Supporting prototype builds, testing and design improvements Working closely with Manufacturing, QA and Product teams throughout development Contributing to long-term product development projects with real technical complexity Taking ownership of engineering challenges and helping drive projects forward What they’re looking for Around 3 years in a mechanical design role within manufacturing Strong Design for Manufacture (DFM) understanding Experience designing products that are physically built and assembled Autodesk Inventor, Vault or SolidWorks experience Mechanical Engineering degree or similar Australian PR or Citizenship Helpful, but not essential HVAC, refrigeration or thermal systems exposure FEA / CFD experience Pressure vessel or heat exchanger knowledge Exposure to complex engineered equipment or industrial products What matters most? Curiosity. Initiative. Practical thinking. Do you get excited about understanding how things work, asking questions and taking ownership of bigger projects over time? Send your CV to trudi@tmrrecruitment.com.au or hit apply.
