Design Engineer - Melbourne — Heidelberg West, Banyule Area

Introduction We are seeking a talented and experienced Design Engineer to join our dynamic team based from Heidelberg West with travel to our Adelaide location. Do you find joy in taking things apart just to see how they work, only to build them back again? Are robots your passion? If so, we have the perfect role for you. At HMPS Propac, our engineers are the driving force behind packaging innovation. They're constantly pushing the boundaries, designing custom equipment that not only meets but exceeds our customers' expectations. Here, you'll collaborate closely with our customers and work hand-in-hand with teams across sales, manufacturing, and assembly to bring ground-breaking solutions to life. Description This position offers an exciting opportunity for a talented, highly motivated and passionate mechanical Design Engineer to succeed. In this role you will be primarily responsible delivering and maintaining high quality CAD mechanical designs to facilitate the manufacture of machines to company and customer specification. Effectively communicating across multiple stakeholders, you will deliver advice on current designs, assist with drawing interpretation and troubleshooting, and support customers on spare parts with your superior technical knowledge. Key areas of responsibility include: Utilise CAD software (AutoCAD and Autodesk Inventor) to design layouts and machine modifications, prepare general arrangement and 3D models, including assemblies and sub-assemblies Produce manufacturing drawings and bill of materials Ensure all project specifications are implemented to each solution Lead communication and workflow between stakeholders, ensuring timely and accurate completion of design projects The successful candidate will have: 5 to 10 years mechanical design drafting experience Mechanical background in design of production machinery, with a focus on food and beverage Demonstrated experience in drafting structural weldments and sheet metal components highly regarded In depth knowledge of engineering machined components including a solid working understanding of machining tolerances and practices Strong communication skills Experienced in use of Autodesk Inventor & AutoCAD The ability to perform tasks autonomously with minimal supervision The successful candidate will possess strong problem-solving skills, a keen attention to detail, and a passion for delivering high-quality design solutions. If you are enthusiastic about applying your expertise in a dynamic work environment, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity at HMPS Propac. Skills And Experiences At HMPS Propac, Australia’s leading machine manufacturers, we are passionate about delivering innovative end-of-line packaging automation. Founded in 1980, we've grown into a market leader, providing cutting-edge automation solutions to food and beverage companies across Australia, New Zealand, and the globe. Our brands, HMPS, Propac Industrial and Engi-O, continually strive for innovation, quality and growth, all of which are directly attributed to our wonderful teams in Adelaide, Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane. With over 100 employees across Australia, we foster a culture of passion, commitment, collaboration, innovation, and quality. These core values help to deliver growth, not just to the company but to our employees. Our commitment to employee development is reflected in supportive, employee-driven development plans that include leadership roundtables, job shadowing, and specialized external training. We also provide financial reimbursement and paid leave support for tertiary education to help our people reach their full potential. If you’re passionate about Australian machinery and driving industry automation, are committed to quality, and eager to collaborate on engineering the future, join us at HMPS Propac.