Melbourne West| Full-Time | Permanent
MMT Recruitment is partnering with a well-established Australian engineering and manufacturing business to recruit an experienced Mechanical/Structural Engineer or a Structural Designer / Drafter to support the design, fabrication and installation of heavy industrial plant and materials handling equipment.
This role suits a technically strong drafter who enjoys hands-on engineering work, producing shop-ready drawings, collaborating with engineers, and spending time both in the office and on-site.
Full-time, permanent position
Competitive salary package (based on experience)
Career development and ongoing training opportunities
Exposure to large-scale industrial and materials handling projects
Collaborative engineering and fabrication environment
Autonomy in your role with strong team support
Potential access to company vehicle and fuel card
Long-term opportunity with a growing Australian manufacturer
You will play a key role in delivering high-quality design documentation across multiple projects, including:
Producing 2D and 3D CAD drawings using AutoCAD and SolidWorks
Developing fabrication drawings, workshop details and assemblies
Creating bills of materials (BOMs), technical specifications and documentation
Reviewing and updating engineering mark-ups and revisions
Working closely with engineers, project teams and production staff
Liaising with suppliers and internal teams to ensure accuracy and buildability
Supporting estimating and project delivery through drawings and BOMs
Assisting with site visits and client interactions where required
Contributing to continuous improvement of drawing standards and libraries
Minimum 3+ years’ experience as a Mechanical Designer / Drafter
Strong background in industrial, manufacturing or heavy engineering environments
High proficiency in AutoCAD and SolidWorks (essential)
Ability to produce practical, fabrication-ready drawings
Solid understanding of weld symbols, GD&T and machining tolerances
Strong attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines
Confident working independently and within a multidisciplinary team
Experience in materials handling, mining, quarrying, ports or marine projects
Familiarity with Tekla or Advance Steel
Fabrication or workshop exposure
Tertiary qualification in Mechanical Design, Drafting or Engineering
This role is ideal for a drafter who wants to:
✔ Work on real, buildable engineering projects
✔ Be involved from design through to fabrication and installation
✔ Avoid purely desk-based drafting roles
✔ Grow with a stable, respected Australian engineering business
For a confidential discussion or to apply, contact MMT Recruitment
📩 Email: miriam@mmtrecruitment.com.au or Krystle@mmtrecruitment.com.au
📞 Phone: 0466 599 080
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