Design Engineer

Location: Springvale, Victoria, au

Company Description

Are you an Automotive or Mechanical Engineer who wants to see your designs become real-world products?

Join a leading automotive aftermarket business and play a key role in developing steering and suspension products used by workshops, enthusiasts and 4WD owners across Australia.

Based in Springvale, you'll work alongside experienced engineers and technicians, taking products from concept and design through to testing, validation and market launch.

This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer with a passion for automotive products, vehicle performance and innovation.

Why Join Us?

•  Work on innovative automotive products from concept to launch
•  Join an experienced and collaborative engineering team
•  Be involved in the full product development lifecycle
•  Career development opportunities within the wider Bapcor Group
•  Employee discounts across the Bapcor network
•  Supportive culture with access to leading automotive brands

Job Description

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

Qualifications

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

Additional Information

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.