Mechanical Design Engineer / Draftsperson – Truck & Trailer

PTE Group is a market-leading vehicle body building business based in Welshpool, specialising in the design and manufacture of quality transport equipment for some of Western Australia's largest companies and organisations.

Our products include custom Ute trays, truck bodies, trailers, mine spec vehicle builds, and specialised transport solutions. With continued growth across the business, we are looking for an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer / Draftsperson to join our team. You will play a key role in the design, development, and manufacture of innovative transport solutions while working closely with our production team, customers and suppliers.

Your Duties will include the following:

• Designs for Light & Heavy transport equipment

• Develop and manage drafting standards.

• Ensure compliance with standards, policies, and procedures.

• Liaising with customers and suppliers by phone, email and in person

• Manage drawing control register.

• Manage and update customers and internal CRM systems.

• Creation of products and project library

• Attending weekly Manufacturing meetings

• Material and Cost Estimation

• Produce drawings for tenders, projects and the day-to-day operation within our busy workshop.

• Liaise with Managers and Team Leaders in regard to ordering material.

Your skills and qualifications:

• Must have extensive experience in SolidWorks or similar

• Interpreting technical drawings

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Organizational and planning skills   

• Able to work autonomously and in a team environment.

• Certification in Engineering Drafting and/or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering is advantageous.

• Intricate knowledge of engineering principles relating to the transport industry including VSB6

• You must have the right to work in Australia long term.

Why Join PTE Group?

• Work on a diverse range of custom transport projects.

• Join a growing and well respected Western Australian company.

• Modern workshop and supportive team environment.

• Long term career opportunity with ongoing variety and challenges.