Graduate Mechanical Engineer

About the Business

Tiger Spider is a specialist transport engineering consultancy focused on heavy commercial and high productivity freight vehicles.

We work with transport operators, equipment suppliers, regulators and road managers to deliver safer, more productive and more sustainable vehicle technologies.

Job Title

Graduate Mechanical Engineer

Summary

Heavy Vehicle Performance Engineering, Multi-Body Dynamics, Vehicle Simulation

About the Role

This role sits at the intersection of heavy vehicle engineering, multi-body dynamics and software development.

You will work on real-world transport problems using advanced vehicle simulation, performance assessment and field testing. This is not a narrow drafting or compliance role — you will be exposed to analysis, modelling, testing and technical communication from day one.

We are seeking an engineer who is curious, technically strong and motivated to contribute within a collaborative and high-performing team.

Responsibilities

• Completing performance assessments of vehicle designs using computer simulation

• Contribute to the development of 3D engineering software

• Perform route assessments and safety analyses

• Optimise vehicle configurations across road networks

• Participate in field testing (braking, structural, noise, stability and road space)

• Prepare technical documentation and engineering drawings

• Undertake structural analysis using simulation tools

• Support quality assurance processes, including software QA

• Prepare technical reports for clients and regulators

Requirements

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent)

• Strong analytical and problem-solving ability

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to work collaboratively in a technical team

• Proficiency in MS Excel, Word and PowerPoint

• Full Australian work rights

Highly Desirable

• 1–2 years’ relevant engineering experience

• Exposure to the heavy vehicle or transport industry

• Knowledge of Australian Design Rules and heavy vehicle standards

• Experience with MBD and/or FEA

• SolidWorks and/or AutoCAD experience

• MATLAB or LabVIEW exposure

• Programming skills (C#, JavaScript, HTML5)

• Familiarity with Agile or Scrum methodologies

• Engineers Australia membership

Why Join Tiger Spider

You will gain exposure to:

• Advanced vehicle simulation

• Real-world performance testing

• Regulatory engineering

• Cutting-edge software development

We value well-rounded professionals who balance technical excellence with broader interests and initiative.