Design Engineer
Reporting to the Research & Development Manager, you will contribute to the design, development, testing and validation of steering and suspension products for the automotive aftermarket.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and develop automotive products from concept through to market release
- Create 3D models and technical drawings using SolidWorks
- Conduct engineering analysis and design validation
- Perform FEA simulations and product testing activities
- Collaborate with Product, Procurement, Quality and Marketing teams
- Ensure products meet performance, safety and compliance requirements
- Maintain accurate engineering documentation and technical reports
- Drive continuous improvement across product development processes
About You
To be successful, you will have:
- Degree qualifications in Mechanical, Automotive or Design Engineering
- 3+ years' experience in automotive or product design engineering
- Strong SolidWorks experience
- Experience developing and validating engineered products
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities
Highly Regarded
- Steering and suspension design experience
- Knowledge of ADRs and VSB-14 requirements
- FEA experience
- 3D scanning or 3D printing experience
- Wheel alignment knowledge
- Engineers Australia or SAE membership
We are part of Australasia's leading automotive aftermarket business, supplying vehicle parts, accessories, equipment and solutions to customers across Australia, New Zealand and Asia.
Our specialist product division develops innovative automotive products that solve real-world challenges and support the performance, reliability and safety of vehicles nationwide.
If you're passionate about automotive engineering and want to contribute to the development of innovative aftermarket products, we'd love to hear from you.