MECHANICAL DESIGN ENGINEER

Digga is Australia’s leading manufacturer of machinery attachments for the earthmoving and construction industry. A multi-award-winning global company, with 5 state-of-the-art facilities worldwide, our product range and passion for providing total customer solutions is second to none. We pride ourselves on our ability to manufacture up to 85% of components in house, here, in our 12,500sqm Yatala facility.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a similar role, preferably within the earth-moving equipment or mobile machinery sector.
• Advanced proficiency in Autodesk Inventor.
• Experience with finite element analysis (FEA) tools, including Nastran.
• Demonstrated ability to produce high-quality manufacturing documentation and BOMs.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Sound knowledge of hydraulic systems and mechanical design standards.
• Familiarity with welding techniques and material selection.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.
• Experience with manufacturing processes and procedures.
• Knowledge of gear design is advantageous.
• Experience with PDM or Vault systems.

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Mechanical Design Engineer to join our engineering team. Reporting directly to the Engineering Manager, you will play a pivotal role in the design, development, and optimisation of mechanical systems and components. This position requires a strong foundation in mechanical engineering principles, including experience with hydraulic components, advanced CAD proficiency, and a proactive approach to leadership, problem-solving and innovation.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform detailed engineering analysis and simulations to enhance product performance and reliability.
• Prepare comprehensive technical documentation, including engineering reports, detailed drawings, and specifications.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure design objectives and project requirements are met.
• Develop 3D models and assemblies using Autodesk Inventor.
• Generate manufacturing drawings, schematics, and Bills of Materials (BOMs).
• Contribute to research and development initiatives and support engineering innovation projects.
• Participate in prototype development, testing, and validation of design concepts.
• Ensure compliance with relevant industry standards and prepare technical documentation for certification.
• Understand hydraulic components, pumps, spool valves, solenoid valves, hydraulic torque motors and hydraulic cylinders
• Conduct tolerance analysis, stress and thermal analysis (FEA), and assess manufacturability.
• Lead Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA) investigations.