Mechanical Engineer – Design & CAD (Truck Body & Trailer)

Full-time | Dandenong South, VIC | On-site

About the company

Austruck X is a growing truck body and trailer manufacturer delivering high-quality builds for fleet and OEM customers. With modern facilities, an experienced production team and a quality-first culture, we turn complex transport problems into safe, reliable equipment on the road.

The opportunity

We’re looking for a hands-on Mechanical Engineer to take ownership of design from concept to handover. You’ll produce robust, build-ready models and drawings, collaborate with production, and ensure every design meets Australian standards and customer specifications.

What you’ll do

Design truck bodies and trailers (e.g. curtain siders, rigid bodies, semi trailers, probonds and custom builds) using 3D parametric CAD.

Create detailed 2D drawings, weld symbols, GD&T, BOMs and manufacturing packs.

Engineer subframes, mountings, load restraints, hydraulics layouts and fit-out details.

Check designs for compliance with Australian Design Rules (ADRs), VSB6, and relevant AS/NZS standards.

Work closely with production to resolve issues, improve manufacturability, and reduce rework.

Manage engineering changes (ECR/ECO) and maintain CAD/PDM data integrity.

Support customer/job reviews, site measurements and occasional supplier liaison.

Contribute to continuous improvement, jigs/fixtures, and standardisation of designs.

Skills & experience

Must have

Proven experience in truck body and/or trailer manufacturing (non-negotiable).

Proficiency with SolidWorks (preferred) and/or Pro/E Creo, plus AutoCAD 2D/3D.

Strong 3D parametric modelling and drafting fundamentals; clear, shop-ready drawings.

Working knowledge of Australian Design Standards and heavy vehicle compliance (ADRs, VSB6).

Practical manufacturing awareness (steel/aluminium fabrication, welding, tolerances, DFM).

Excellent communication, attention to detail, and ownership from concept to delivery.

Nice to have

VASS experience (Vehicle Assessment Signatory Scheme) or eligibility/interest to work toward signatory status.

FEA sanity checks, materials selection, and fatigue considerations.

Experience with hydraulic/pneumatic circuits, load restraint, and PBS exposure.

Familiarity with ISO 9001 environments and PDM/document control.

Why join us

Impact - See your designs become real, road-ready equipment—fast.

Autonomy - Own your projects with direct access to decision-makers and the shop floor.

Growth - Broaden your skills (VASS/PBS exposure, process improvement, leadership).

Package - Competitive salary + superannuation, tools as needed.

Location

On-site at our Dandenong South facility.