_{26th October, 2026}

Draftsman / Mechanical Designer - Woodridge | Up to $75,000 - $95,000 + Super | Permanent Full-Time Role

About People Group
People Group is a boutique recruitment agency based in Brisbane, founded in 2018 and winner of Best Agency at the 2025 Recruiter of the Year Awards. We specialise in Logistics & Distribution, Freight Forwarding, Supply Chain & Procurement, and Real Estate. We service clients nationally with a high-touch, people-first approach focused on long-term placements and genuine cultural fit. 4.7/5 rated on Sourcr.

About Our Client:
Our Client offers a supportive and friendly workplace with ongoing training, career development, and a team-focused environment where employees are encouraged to grow and contribute.

About the Role:
We are seeking a skilled Draftsman / Mechanical Designer to join an engineering team. In this role, you will design and develop rugged, high-quality automotive aftermarket products, specifically focusing on towbars, bull bars, and related structural accessories. You will take concepts from initial design through to manufacturing-ready production drawings, ensuring compliance with automotive safety standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Create 3D models and 2D manufacturing drawings for automotive aftermarket accessories (bull bars, towbars, side steps, and underbody protection).
• Utilize Solid Works to design sheet metal components, weldments, and complex assemblies.
• Prepare detailed engineering drawings with accurate Bill of Materials (BOMs), tolerancing, and fabrication notes.
• Assist in building and testing physical prototypes to ensure perfect vehicle fitment, structural integrity, and ease of installation.
• Ensure all designs comply with relevant national automotive ADR (Australian Design Rules) or regional safety standards.
• Work closely with the workshop fabricators, production teams, and marketing to refine designs for ease of manufacture and aesthetic appeal.

Skills & Experience:

• 2+ years of experience in structural sheet metal, fabrication, or automotive accessory design.
• Advanced proficiency in SolidWorks is mandatory (specifically Sheet Metal, Weldments, and Large Assembly environments).
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes including laser cutting, CNC bending, robotic/manual welding.
• High accuracy in GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing) to ensure zero-defect production
• Knowledge of automotive wiring harnesses, basic vehicle electrical systems, or integration of electronic components (e.g., LED lighting, parking sensors) is highly advantageous.
• Experience using 3D scanners (e.g., Artec Leo) and scanning software to capture vehicle chassis data.

What’s on offer

• Permanent full-time position
• Competitive salary plus incentive program
• Friendly and supportive team environment

READY TO MAKE THE MOVE?

• If this sounds like a breath of fresh air, hit 'Apply Now' with your resume and a short note telling us why this excites you, or reach out to Eden Hiku at eden@peoplegroup.com.au for a confidential discussion.

If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion.

Please Note:
People Group Recruitment is only accepting applications from candidates CURRENTLY RESIDING IN AUSTRALIA who have the relevant LOCAL skills and experience required for this role.

We DO NOT recruit for roles that offer sponsorship, internships, graduate programs, or entry-level positions.

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